Operation Backpack® 2026
With the school year just around the corner, we are excited to help kids across Oklahoma get ready to succeed. We believe no child should go to school empty-handed which is why Operation Backpack® is deploying across the state! Together we can prepare the next generation of leaders for a new year of growing and learning.
Duncan, OK
Saturday, July 25
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Happening at:
St. Stephen’s Missionary Baptist Church
418 W. Magnolia, Duncan, OK
Backpacks and school supplies will be handed out. Bring your family and enjoy tot dogs, chips, cookies, drinks, and even a bounce house for the kids!
For questions, call Sister Dr. Wesley Sanders-Smith at 580-823-8060.
Hobart, OK
Thursday, July 30
10 to 11:30 a.m. – Shopping open for families who pre-registered*
11:30 a.m. to noon – Shopping open to public
Happening at:
Great Plains Youth & Family Services, Inc.
901 S. Broadway, Hobart, OK 73651
Want to donate? Every dollar makes a difference, and every donation helps a student start the school year with confidence. Give to the program here: https://gpyfs.org/make-a-donation
Questions about the event? Call or text 580-682-9761.
*Registration is full. Any remaining supplies will be open to the public at 11:30 a.m.
A backpack is more than just a school supply. When a student begins the school year prepared, they carry more than notebooks and pencils; they carry confidence, dignity, and a sense of belonging. By ensuring every student is ready, we are helping kids in your community thrive while also helping build the next generation of leaders.
Looking to start an Operation Backpack® supply drive?
Looking to volunteer for stuffing backpacks on July 29?
Looking to volunteer for distribution event on Aug 1?
SPONSOR A STUDENT: MAKE A LOCAL IMPACT
We are seeking corporate partners, community groups, and individual donors to help cover the $28 cost of each fully stocked backpack. We invite you to empower local students at a sponsorship level that is meaningful to you:
$560 — Sponsors 20 students
$280 — Sponsors 10 students
$140 — Sponsors 5 students
$28 — Sponsors 1 student