Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Announces 23rd Annual Backpack Challenge

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty raised more than $15,000 and donated 547 backpacks filled with school supplies for Northeast Florida children during its 22nd Annual Backpack Challenge. The team is excited to kick-off the 2022 Backpack Challenge. Below is a list of school supplies by grade level. Some schools have adopted a clear bag policy. Mesh and clear backpacks are greatly appreciated.

Drop-off a backpack filled with school supplies at any of our 9 office locations listed below by August 1, 2022.

Kindergarten – 2nd Grade
Please label the outside of your backpack(s) with the grade level!

Backpack
#2 Pencils
Erasers
Pencil Bag
Child Safety Scissors
Crayola Crayons
Colored Pencils
Markers
Pocket Folders with Prongs (different colors preferred)
Construction Paper (Multi Color)
Composition Notebooks
Wide Ruled Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper
Expo Dry Erase Markers (Fine Tip)
Glue Sticks
Sticky Notes
Ruler
Headphones

3rd Grade - 5th Grade
Please label the outside of your backpack(s) with the grade level!

Backpack
#2 Pencils
Erasers
Pencil Sharpener
Pencil Bag
Child Safety Scissors
Colored Pencils
Pocket Folders with Prongs (different colors preferred)
Composition Notebooks
Subject Spiral Notebooks
Wide Ruled Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper
Expo Dry Erase Markers (Fine Tip)
Ruler
Protractor (no compass)
Glue Sticks
Sticky Notes
Clear sheet protectors
Headphones or earbuds

6th Grade - 8th Grade
Please label the outside of your backpack(s) with the grade level!

Backpack
#2 Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Pens
Pencil Pouch
3-Ring Binder (1.5” or larger preferred)
Pack of Dividers (8-Subject)
Pocket folders
College Ruled Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper
Pack of Graph Paper
Subject Spiral Notebooks
Composition Notebooks
Colored Pencils
USB Flash Drive
Ruler
Sticky Notes
Headphones or earbuds

9th Grade - 12th Grade
Please label the outside of your backpack(s) with the grade level!

Backpack
#2 Pencils
Pencil Sharpener
Pens
Highlighters
3-Ring Binder (1.5” or larger preferred)
Pack of Dividers (8-Subject)
College Ruled Loose-Leaf Notebook Paper
Pack of Graph Paper
3 Subject Spiral Notebooks
Pocket folders
Planner
Scientific Calculator
USB Flash Drive
Ruler
Circular protractor
Compass
Sticky Notes
Index Cards
Headphones or earbuds

Extra Donations for Any Grade Level - These supplies are not required, but are greatly appreciated!

Clorox Wipes
White Copy Paper
Baby Wipes
Quart Size Ziplock Bags
Gallon Size Ziplock Bags
Sandwich Bags
Paper Towels
Hand sanitizer – Large and small
Tissues

Donation Locations:

Home Office

4190 Belfort Road, Suite 475

Jacksonville, FL 32216

904.296.6400

Avondale/Ortega/San Marco

3627 St. Johns Avenue

Jacksonville, FL 32205

904.388.5005

Beaches/Intracoastal West and Southside

375-1 Atlantic Boulevard

Atlantic Beach, FL 32233

904.241.2417

Fleming Island/Orange Park

3535 Highway 17, Suite 10

Fleming Island, FL 32003

904.269.1716

Mandarin/St. Johns

12636 San Jose Boulevard

Jacksonville, FL 32223

904.260.4300

Ponte Vedra/Nocatee

333 Village Main Street, Suite 670

Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

904.285.1800

St. Augustine

112 Sea Grove Main Street, Suite 210

St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

904.471.6906

MuraBella at World Golf Village

196 Capulet Drive, Suite 3

St. Augustine, FL 32092

904.802.0690

“Words cannot express how much we appreciate the numerous donations and generous funding we received from our Realtors, employees, clients and the community during The Backpack Challenge,” said Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Florida Network Realty CEO Kevin Waugaman. “It is so important for students to have the tools they need for success, and we truly appreciate the support to help make a difference in the lives of children and families in our communities.”