United Way believes all students, including yours, deserve to feel confident as they walk through the doors on their first day of school with the tools they need to succeed on their back.

United Way invites those who need a backpack and school supplies to visit one of their backpack pickup events at FARGODOME on:

Wednesday, August 6: 4:30 p.m - 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 7: 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Friday, August 8: 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Additional important information:

• Backpacks and school supplies are available for K-12 students in need who attend school in Cass or Clay counties.
• Event will be a drive-thru format held in the west parking lot (Lot G) at the FARGODOME, 1800 N. University Dr., Fargo.
• Please enter Lot G from 17th Ave N or 19th Ave N. Left turns off 19th Ave N onto Albrecht Blvd will not be allowed.
• Families will be asked to complete a registration form – No need to complete ahead of time. Forms will be available when you arrive or on the United Way website.
• Bring a form of ID for each child who will be receiving school supplies, such as a social security card, passport, school ID, insurance card, or report card.
• Families who are unable to attend the distribution events should contact their school district after the distribution events as each school will receive a limited supply of backpacks.

To learn more about the School Supply Drive, or to learn how you can help, visit the School Supply Drive page.

For questions, please reach out to United Way's team at unitedway@unitedwaycassclay.org.