Even a simple notebook can help a child turn a new page.

Help fill up school backpacks for the children of East End House.

At East End House we want every child to be prepared for school. We help students develop healthy lifestyles, along with academic and social-emotional skills that are essential for classroom learning. However, sometimes one’s ability to succeed depends on simple, physical items like backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and other school supplies. Donate unused school supplies to East End House’s Backpack Drive to give children in our community the help they need to start the school year right. Donations are accepted now through August 27th.
Wish list items: Backpacks, pencil boxes, pencils & sharpeners, pens, crayons, markers, highlighters, erasers, scissors, book covers/Booksox, art supplies, stickers, glue/glue sticks, notebook paper, construction paper, pocket folders, binders, paints/brushes, calculators, rulers, colored pencils, educational books, index cards

Drop-off locations

  • East End House: 105 Spring Street, Cambridge, MA
  • CVS CambridgeSide (Level 1), 100 CambridgeSide Place, Cambridge, MA

Participate virtually

Participate in the drive virtually by purchasing supplies from our Amazon list or making a donation on line and selecting “Back to School Drive” in the giving preference.

See our Amazon list here: Amazon Wish List

To learn more about volunteer opportunities or to donate supplies, please contact Ryan Montbleau: ryan@eastendhouse.org | 617-876-4444.