What goes into a
Project Backpack backpack?
Every pocket of a Project Backpack backpack is filled
with a treasure for the boy or girl receiving it to discover. Backpacks
are packed age and gender appropriate from Infant through Teenager.
Here's a list of what typically goes into each backpack:
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INFANT PACKING LIST |
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REQUIRED
ITEMS |
OPTIONAL
SPECIALTY ITEMS |
- Sleeper
- Socks
- Diapers (4 - 6)/Pull Ups
- Wipes
- Baby Bottle
- Sippy Cup (3 mos. & over)
- Receiving Blanket (under 9 mos.)
- Pacifier
- Teething Ring
- Infant Toy
- Antibacterial Soap
- Baby Travel Pack
- Washcloth
- Baby Lotion
- Baby Book (with Project Backpack bookmark)
- Infant Bowl/Spoons & Forks
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AGES 2 - 4 PACKING LIST |
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REQUIRED
ITEMS |
OPTIONAL
SPECIALTY ITEMS |
- Lollipop (put in front pocket of backpack)
- Keyring (attached to backpack)
- Sleep Tee
- Socks
- Toothbrush (small head)
- Toothpaste
- Antibacterial Soap
- Comb or Brush
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soap
- Washcloth
- Crayons (jumbo)
- Book (with Project Backpack bookmark)
- Coloring Book
- Pencil and Tablet (1 of each)
- Toy
- Stuffed Animal (sewn-in eyes)
- Water Bottle (small)
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- Extra shirt
- Hair Accessories
- Jewelry
- Stickers
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AGES 5 - 8 PACKING LIST |
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REQUIRED ITEMS |
OPTIONAL SPECIALTY ITEMS
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- Lollipop (put in front pocket of backpack)
- Keyring (attached to backpack)
- Sleep Tee (use size 10 - 14)
- Socks
- School Shirt
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Antibacterial Soap
- Comb or Brush
-
Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soap
- Washcloth
- Water Bottle
- School Box (filled with required items):
- Glue
- Pencil, Eraser
- Pens, Crayons
- Post-It Notes
- Pencil Sharpener
- Filled Folder
- Spiral Notebook
- Ruler
- Toy
- Stuffed
Animal
- Book (with Project Backpack bookmark)
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- Hair Accessories
- Jewelry
- Stickers
- Cards (baseball/Pokemon)
- Hat/Gloves (winter)
-
Cap
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AGES 9 - 11 PACKING LIST |
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REQUIRED ITEMS |
OPTIONAL SPECIALTY ITEMS
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- Extra Shirt
- Hair Accessories
- Jewelry
- Stickers
- Cards (baseball/Pokemon)
- Hat/Gloves (winter)
- Caps
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AGES TEEN PACKING LIST |
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REQUIRED ITEMS |
OPTIONAL SPECIALTY ITEMS
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- Tootsie Pop (put in front pocket of backpack)
- Keyring (attached to backpack)
- Sleep Tee (men/women M, L, XL)
- Regular School Shirt
- Hair Accessories
- Jewelry
- Socks
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Antibacterial Soap
- Deodorant
- Comb or Brush
- Shampoo/Conditioner
- Soap
- Washcloth
- Lotion
- Nail Polish
- Water Bottle
- School Pencil Pocket including:
- Pencil, Eraser, Sharpener
- Pen
- Markers, Small Box of Crayons
- Post-It Notes
- Highlighter
- Notebook
- Filled Folder (looseleaf/construction)
- Ruler
- Calculator
- Stuffed Animal/Beanie Baby
- Activity (game/ball/frisbee/cards)
- Activity Book
- Book - Age Appropriate (with Project Backpack
bookmark)
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- Extra Shirt
- Hair Accessories
- Jewelry
- Stickers
- Cards (baseball/Pokemon)
- Hat/Gloves (winter)
- Caps
- Floss
- Cosmetic Bags
- Watches
- Pocket
- Belt
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Occasionally special items are donated to Project
Backpack and are included in the backpacks. Past items have included logo
imprinted clothing, logo imprinted water bottles, feminine hygiene products,
logo imprinted baseball hats, small bedrolls, simple handheld video games and
anything new and that can fit into a backpack is WELCOME.
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