To help students prepare for the 2024-2025 school year, Kinecta Federal Credit Union hosted its 15th Annual Back-to-School Backpack Drive on Saturday, August 10.
More than 600 students were provided with backpacks filled with school supplies at the event. Students and their families received backpacks, school supplies, a sack lunch and an ice cream treat from the Kinecta ice cream truck.
“Making an impact in the communities we serve is an important part of the Kinecta culture,” said Latrice McGlothin, executive director of the Kinecta Community Foundation.
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“One-way Kinecta does that is by fostering education and hosting an annual backpack drive; providing kids with the supplies they need is just one aspect of that.”
Last year, families spent an average of $890.07 on back-to-school shopping, according to The National Retail Federation. This is a significant financial burden for families with limited resources. With recession fears, inflation and tight budgets, the importance of backpack drives is at a critical high.
Kinecta provided backpacks to students selected through community partners including Al Wooten Jr. Youth Center, Boys and Girls Club of Carson, Camp Good Days, Environmental Charter School, East Side Riders Bike Club, Foster Love, Learn • Engage • Advocate • Partner (LEAP, LAPD Southeast Cadets, National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE), Parents of Watts, Richstone Family Center, St. Albert the Great School, St. Lawrence of Brindisi School, Thomas House Family Shelter, Verbum Dei High School, and Watts/Century Latino Organization.
To learn more, visit kinecta.org/community.
