Help local children and teens start the school year off right with a donation to the JFS 11th Annual Back-to-School Drive! Students who have the supplies they need are more likely to start grades Pre-K through 12 feeling confident and motivated to succeed.

With your help, we’ll distribute 180+ backpacks in time for the first day of school.

This drive is a true community effort! JFS is grateful to our partners, the Mandell JCC and PJ Library, and to our sponsor, S&S Worldwide.

3 ways to give
• Buy and drop off items in person at a location listed below
• Order supplies from our Amazon wish list at bit.ly/JFSBackToSchool2025
• Donate online at givebutter.com/JFSBackToSchool2025

Supplies we need include crayons, pencils, pens, markers, pocket folders, notebooks, and glue sticks. For a complete list, visit bit.ly/JFSBackToSchool2025.

Please drop off donations during regular business hours at:
- JFS, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, Suite A, West Hartford
- The Mandell JCC, 335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford
- The JCC Swim and Tennis Club, 4 Duncaster Road, Bloomfield

Questions? Call JFS at 860-236-1927.

Mark your calendar for our backpack packing event on August 15th!