Senator Shannon Grove is pleased to announce a community backpack drive to benefit local K-12 students. The drive will take place throughout the month of July with three drop off locations in Kern County. The backpack drive runs now through July 31st, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Donations of new backpacks can be dropped off at:
Senator Shannon Grove’s Bakersfield District Office 5701 Truxtun Avenue, Suite 150 Bakersfield, CA 93309
West Side Recreation & Park District 500 Cascade Place, Building D Taft, CA 93268
Ridgecrest City Hall 100 W. California Avenue Ridgecrest, CA 93355
All donated backpacks will be distributed to students through the Community Action Partnership of Kern, West Side Recreation & Park District, and Church Without Walls.
These organizations, along with many others, play a crucial role in supporting the educational needs of our local community. “Every child deserves to walk into the classroom feeling confident and ready to learn,” said Senator Shannon Grove. “Even one backpack can make a difference. I’m grateful for our community’s continued generosity and support of our students.”
