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.”
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