Volunteers help fill over 2,000 backpacks for Calgary students heading back to school

Volunteers help fill over 2,000 backpacks for Calgary students heading back to school

August 20, 2026 4:54 pm MST.

A busy day for volunteers and donors across Calgary as they helped pack thousands of backpacks for students and families facing financial barriers.

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