In April, local high school students were able to shop for a free prom dress. This summer, they can fill a backpack for the upcoming school year. The Build-a-Backpack Drive, held Aug. 5 at St. Johns ...

The Build-a-Backpack Drive, held Aug. 5 at St. Johns MMC, 4 N. Blount St., is for any high school student or rising high school student who could use some help with back-to-school supplies this year.

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Thousands of West Michigan children will soon have a brand-new backpack stuffed with school supplies thanks to volunteers at the Big Backpack Build. The Big Backpack Build, ...

If your New Year’s resolution involves getting outside more, now is the perfect time to start thinking about gear. On a budget, rentals are your best friend. The Outdoor Program Barn rents backpacks, ...

Read full article: Annual ‘Backpack Build’ supplies 15,000 bags, school supplies for students in Orange County According to the National Education Association, teachers spend an average of $500 a year ...