July 1st – August 12th, 2025

Even a simple notebook can help a child start a new chapter. Help fill up school backpacks for the Children of East End House.

At East End House, we believe every child deserves to start school ready to learn and thrive. We support students in building healthy habits, academic skills, and social-emotional development—all essential for success in the classroom. But sometimes, success also depends on something simpler: access to basic school supplies like backpacks, pencils, notebooks, and more.

Thanks to the generous support from individuals like you, we are working to ensure that every East End House student will receive a backpack full of school supplies this fall!

Check out our Amazon registry


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 registry or making a donation online at our website and selecting “Back to School Drive” in the giving preference.

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

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