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Z Backpack Drop 2023

Z Backpack Drop 2023

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Saturday August 5, 2023 marks the start of one of the biggest events of the year for Z95.5, the Z 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 5 opportunities to get stocked up on supplies.

 

Here are the Details for the 5 Stops:

  • CFCU Cortland Rt 281 Saturday August 5th 9-10am
  • Ithaca Walmart Monday August 7th 4:30-5:30pm
  • Newfield Elementary School Tuesday August 8th 4:30 -5:30pm
  • Groton Elementary School Wednesday August 9th 4:30-5:30pm
  • Dryden Elementary School Thursday August 10th 4:30-5:30pm

We want to recognize the sponsors that helped make this program possible this year!

Backpack sponsor

CFCU
607-756-6959

Ithaca & Cortland  Walmart
$600 in donation
(607) 277-4510
135 Fairgrounds Memorial Pkwy, Ithaca, NY 14850

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