FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES TOMPKINS COUNTY | FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Wednesday, August 26th marks the start of one of the biggest events of the year for Z95.5, the Z95.5 Beginnings Backpack Drop Campaign.Each August, Z95.5 teams up with local sponsors to provide free backpacks and school supplies to area students and families.This year, Z95.5 will give the community 3 opportunities to get stocked up on supplies.*School-aged child must be present in order to receive a backpack and supplies. *Here are the details for the 3 stops:Beginnings Credit Union- August 26th at the Cortland Rt. 281 location from 11:00AM - 1:00PMBeginnings Credit Union - August 27th at the East Hill Ithaca location from 2:00PM - 4:00PMYMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County- August 28th from 3:00PM-5:00PMNO Mas Lagrimas- TBDClara's Beautiful Backpack Program- TBDCornell Elves BackPack Program. - offer after other programs have endedStudents *must have referral from either the Principal, School Nurse, or School Social Worker*. Caregivers interested in seeking the referral should call the number for their participating school

03/04/2026