# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backpack Buddies School Supply Drive
- **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Backpack Buddies is a Charlottesville nonprofit that provides backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need across Virginia. 

From July 6 – 12 donate items from Backpack Buddy’s wish list at the Tasting Room to be entered to win a $100 Tasting Room gift card.

The completely packed backpacks are then distributed at the end of each summer to kids in need at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Virginia, the Charlottesville International Rescue Committee (IRC), International Neighbors, United Methodist Family Services (UMFS), ReadyKids, the Southwood Community, and many other Virginia public schools and individual/group requests. 

Donation List 

– Backpacks

– Spiral notebooks (wide and college ruled)

– Composition notebooks (wide and college ruled)

– Loose-leaf paper (wide and college ruled)

– Plastic pocket folders

– 3-Ring binders

– Binder tab dividers

– Pencil pouches

– Pencil boxes

– #2 Pencils

– Pens

– Crayons

– Colored pencils

– Washable markers

– Highlighters

– Dry-erase markers

– Pink block erasers

– Pencil cap erasers

– Glue sticks

– Liquid school glue

– Scissors

– Rulers

– Index cards

– Sticky notes

– Wired headphones or earbuds

– Scientific or graphing Calculators

– Tissues, disinfecting wipes, plastic storage bags, & hand sanitizer

The Guidelines

We are accepting new and unused supplies only.
There is no minimum donation to reach to enter.
All are welcome to donate, but only guests 18 and up may enter the drawing.
Please, only one entry per person.
We will contact the winner shortly after the drive ends.
 

Did you know…

In 2025, 90% of public school teachers reported buying school supplies out of their own pockets. Backpack Buddies’ work helps ease the burden not just for students and families, but for their teachers too!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/scottsville/backpack-buddies-school-supply-drive/200030235955520
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, art, fine-arts, kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 4

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Scottsville
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 5600 Moonlight Drive, Scottsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24590
- **lat**: 37.87328
- **long**: -78.48356
- **full address**: 5600 Moonlight Drive, Scottsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24590

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Backpack Buddies School Supply Drive being held?
  - **A:** Backpack Buddies School Supply Drive takes place on Mon, 06 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at 5600 Moonlight Drive, Scottsville, VA, United States, Virginia 24590.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Backpack Buddies School Supply Drive?
  - **A:** Backpack Buddies School Supply Drive is organized by Tasting Room & Taphouse at Mount Ida Reserve.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Backpack Buddies School Supply Drive is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Scottsville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Backpack Buddies School Supply Drive sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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