*Back to School 2026

The Back to School Program provides backpacks & school supplies for students returning to school in the fall.

Through this program, communities can apply for one school supply-filled backpack per student, which includes the following:

Elementary Kit	High School Kit
Backpack (Optional) Pencil Case Pencil Crayons Pencil Sharpener (Optional) Erasers Gluestick Scissors Notebook Ruler Pencils Markers Crayons	Backpack (Optional) Pencil Case Pencil Crayons Pencil Sharpener (Optional) Erasers Gluestick Scissors Notebook Ruler Math Set Scientific Calculator Pens

Applicant Information
Have you, on behalf of your school, community, or education authority, applied for school supplies and received them from True North Aid before?
When was the date of your last application?
Primary Contact

Please provide the full legal name and address of the applicant, which will be included in the written agreement. Please do not use PO Box addresses; only legal addresses are permitted.
Full Legal Name of Primary Contact:

First NameLast Name
Please provide the name of the school or community for which you are applying on behalf of.
Email:
example@example.com
Phone Number:
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Legal Address of Primary Contact:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Role in the community:

Three Committee Members

Please fill out the information for the three committee members, as required per application. We request this if there is a change for the main contact.
First Committee Member
Is the first committee member the same as the Primary Contact?
Name:

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Role in the community:
Second Committee Member
Name:

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Role in the community:
Third Committee Member
Name

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Role in the community:

Community Information
For which community are you requesting backpacks and school supplies? (Please include the community name and province/territory.)
What is the population of your community?
Is there anything you'd like to share about your community?

School/Community Information
Elementary (Grades K-8) Information
How many elementary school students (Grades K-8) are you requesting school supplies for? (if applicable)
Do you need backpacks as part of your elementary school supply packages?
If you would like backpacks, how many elementary (Grades K-8) backpacks do you require?
High School (Grades 9-12) Information
How many high school students (Grades 9-12) are you requesting supplies for? (if applicable)
Do you need backpacks as part of your high school supply packages?
If you would like backpacks, how many high school (Grades 9-12) backpacks do you require?
Total Supplies Requested
How many school supplies packages in total are being requested?
How many backpacks in total are being requested?
Please note, that this number cannot be changed at a later date.
We recognize that some schools have policies regarding pencil sharpeners. Would you like pencil sharpeners as a part of your backpack kits?

Other
What method(s) did you use to identify the number of school supply packages requested? (Please be specific. For instance, did you conduct a survey, speak with the principal, or use other methods?)
How will you ensure that the school supplies are going to those who most need it?

Application Requirements
Will you commit to providing True North Aid with testimonials and at least 3-5 photos/videos that can be publicly shared upon receipt of your supplies? As a donor-based organization, this feedback goes a long way in helping us fund more projects like yours!
Shipping Information
Please indicate the exact address to which the school supplies will be shipped. (Please note this cannot be a PO Box or a residential address)
Do you have any specific shipping instructions? (Such as times and dates available for drop-off.)
Please indicate the individual who will be receiving the items on behalf of the community:

First NameLast Name
Email
example@example.com
Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Please list the primary shipping companies/ airlines that deliver cargo to your community and whether your community is drive-in or fly-in.

Final Details
Is there anything else you'd like to tell us about your school, community or this application?
Please upload three photos of your school and community.

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Please upload the letter of support from a community leader or senior staff member at the school.

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In submitting this application I understand and acknowledge:
- that this application does not guarantee that my community will be selected to receive school supplies.
- that I will be contacted first if my application is selected.
- that, if selected, you will provide True North Aid with images and updates within 4 weeks of receiving your school supplies.
- that the school supplies received are not for resale and are to be enjoyed by community members for the intended use stated in this application.
Please provide your electronic signature below to complete your application:
Please Take Note of Your Reference Number:

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Back to School - 2026