Operation Backpack (McDowell County School Students)
This school year will be Operation Backpack’s 20th year assisting students with school supplies. School supplies will be available for McDowell County School students of all ages at the MAI/AEC GYM, Monday – Thursday from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm July 30th thru August 14th.
Supplies will only be available at the MAI/AEC Gym on these days. If you are unable to come during summer distribution, please see the school counselor, principal, or a teacher once school begins to request supplies.
From 1 student in 1998 to 989 students last summer. This assistance was only possible because of our giving and caring community!
Our WBRM Remote will be at WalMart on Thursday, August 2nd; 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Please come out and Help us FILL the Bus!!
Supplies and monetary donations are very much appreciated and needed!
Monetary and supply donations are accepted year-round at McDowell County Schools, 334 South Main Street, Marion, NC 28752. Checks can be made to The Endowment Fund and indicated for “Operation Backpack”.
If you have questions or need further information, please contact Melanie Dunham at 828-652-4535 x106 or melanie.dunham@mcdowell.k12.nc.us