Operation Backpack® provides new backpacks and school supplies to children in need. Watch our video recap to see the incredible moment hundreds of families came together at the Detroit Zoo and how national news captured the magic.

How You Can Help School Districts Now

We partner with Roonga™ to make shopping convenient. Purchase grade-specific supply kits or pre-filled backpacks — everything ships directly to our office, sorted and ready to be sent to local schools in need.

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DONATE

Can’t participate? Consider donating! Your support and monetary donations are critical in changing the lives of our most vulnerable students across the state. You have the power to make our world a better place and give at-risk and homeless students a chance.

Donate Today

You have the chance to make a difference and be a part of something bigger! By sponsoring Operation Backpack® you provide support for VOAMI to make it happen.

Email dbann@voami.org for more information.

VOLUNTEER

You can personally sort and pack backpacks, and even write notes of encouragement to set children up for success. Operation Backpack® relies on the kindness of individuals just like you to make the biggest impact possible.

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2025: Look What You Made Possible

Thanks to the generosity of our supporters, 2,800 children were equipped for the 2025 school year. Explore our recap to see the incredible impact you helped create.