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Local student's backpack drive ends with summer Staples party


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After launching a Backpack Giveback for students in San Diego who struggle to afford school supplies, a middle school student at St. James Academy is partnering with Staples in Solana Beach for a Summer Weekend Party on Aug. 13-15, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day.
“Kids are coming in from the Boys & Girls Club and they can decorate their own backpacks,” said Kalia Roper, who has also raised more than $1,000 on GoFundMe.
In addition, the event will feature school supply discounts, music, food and crafts.
Kalia started the initiative after finding eight old backpacks in her attic and learning that many families struggled to afford school supplies. So far, she has collected about 300 used donations and some new, including 40 new backpacks from the brand O’Neill, through Hansen’s in Encinitas. ....

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