Hot Summer, Cool Backpacks

Back-to-School & Educator Essentials Drive! 🎒☀️

Join us in making a difference! Our Hot Summer, Cool Backpacks Back-to-School Drive is all about ensuring local students & educators have the supplies they need to start the school year strong. From May 1st to May 30th, we’ll be collecting essential school supplies to support families in our community.

A special THANK YOU to our Drop-Off Location partners, see below for list.

Want to make a large donation? Contact Theresa Palma to arrange a drop-off:

📧 theresa@marygloriafoundation.org or 📞 480-577-2069

Drop-Off Locations:

🎒Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce

📏Queen Creek Library

✂️ Academy Bank Queen Creek

🖍️ Pinal County Federal Credit Union

✏️San Tan Valley Library

📌 Supervisor Goodman’s Office

📓 San Tan Valley Veteran Center

Calling ALL Businesses!

Businesses can become drop-off locations for individuals to donate supplies to help fill backpacks for local students in need.

Let’s work together to give kids the tools they need to succeed—get involved today!

Click the link for more details and help make a difference in our community here: DETAILS & BUSINESS REGISTRATION

Have additional questions? Contact Theresa Palma for more information:

📧 theresa@marygloriafoundation.org or 📞 480-577-2069

Backpack Giveaway Information

Join us at our Hot Summer, Cool Resources – SE Valley Resource events on June 7th & 14th, where backpack distribution will take place. Attendees at the event will get first access to backpacks filled with supplies!

📅 Sign up for the event here: bit.ly/HotSummerCoolResources

Registration to receive a backpack open May 1- May 30, click here to sign up for backpack registration: BACKPACK REGISTRATION

Volunteers Needed!

Help us to set-up and distribute backpacks and supplies to local students and educators on June 7th at Central Arizona College- San Tan Campus!
Scan the QR code OR click here to REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER, please add a comment stating you are volunteering for the Backpack Giveaway and which shift you would like to volunteer for. Thank you for your support!

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