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Become a Drop Off Location for Operation Backpack |
Thank you for your interest in partnering with us for Operation Backpack.
You will be listed on our website as a supporter of the Operation Backpack campaign by being a drop off location. We'll list your name, address, location of the drop box and hours of operation.
Click here to see our a list of our current drop off locations > Drop Off Locations.
It's simple for your business, service organization, school, church, temple, mosque or synagogue to collect backpacks for the Operation Backpack campaign.
First:
Contact Vicki Testerman at 952-945-4063 or vtesterman@voamn.org to indicate your interest in being a drop off location for Operation Backpack.
Here's how it works:
1. Collection dates period runs from August 1 to August 25.
2. A Volunteers of America - Minnesota staff member deliver these items to your location:
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A collection receptacle (cardboard box approx 3’ high and 2’ in diameter)
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A tear-off pad of supply lists that will be attached to the collection receptacle
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A 8-1/2" x 11" flyer to post in your window to announce to the community that you are an Operation Backpack Drop-off Location
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A "drop-off poster" (approx 3’ x 2’) to place above (or on) the receptacle.
3. If you run out of materials, or your collection receptacle is getting full, please give us a phone call and we'll bring more materials or pick up your backpacks.
4. On around Tuesday, August 26, a staff member will pick up backpacks and materials from all drop-off locations.