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Cobb Community is "Backing the Need"
NEW backpacks and school supplies are being collected by <a href="https://kids-care2018.org/how-to-help" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">KIDS CARE</a> and the Cobb County Police Department for local students in need during the 6th Annual <a href="https://sites.google.com/kids-care2018.org/backingtheneed/home?authuser=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">"Backing the Need" Backpack &amp; School Supply Drive</a>.
Donations can be dropped off now through July 18 at <a href="https://sites.google.com/kids-care2018.org/backingtheneed/where-to-donate?authuser=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">participating business collection sites</a> throughout Cobb County, or bring your donations to our Community Donation &amp; Volunteer Event at:
Cobb County Civic Center
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
While you drop off your donation, enjoy several FREE family-fun activities:
<ul><li>Meet Cobb County Police Officers and tour a patrol vehicle</li><li>Meet Rose, the Comfort Dog</li><li>Recycle with Keep Cobb Beautiful</li><li>Enjoy music from DJ Meltron</li></ul>
Since launching in 2021, this community-wide effort has donated 3,084 backpacks to Cobb County students in need. Last year the drive collected and distributed 1,121 backpacks with school supplies to local nonprofit organizations serving children and families throughout Cobb County.
There are three easy ways to help:
<ul><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/kids-care2018.org/backingtheneed/where-to-donate?authuser=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Donate</a> new backpacks and school supplies at one of our community collection sites or on July 18.</li><li><a href="https://sites.google.com/kids-care2018.org/backingtheneed/shop-online?authuser=0" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Shop Online</a> through KIDS CARE's Amazon or Walmart Wish Lists.</li><li>Give Financially - 100% of <a href="https://kids-care2018.org/donate" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">monetary donations</a> made through July 18 will be used to purchase backpacks and school supplies.</li></ul>
For donation locations, online wish lists, and additional information, visit:
<a href="https://www.kids-care2018.org/how-to-help" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.kids-care2018.org/how-to-help</a>
Together, we can help local students start the school year prepared with the tools they need to succeed.

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