The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is proud to support local students by serving as an official drop-off location for the Gifts for All God’s Children (GFAGC) School Backpack Program. 

This community initiative aims to equip children in need with essential school supplies, helping them start the school year prepared and confident.

Residents, businesses, and community members are encouraged to donate new school supplies from the program’s wish list, including:

• Backpacks (15”–17”)
• Glue sticks, #2 pencils, mechanical pencils, and pens (black, blue, red)
• Highlighters and dry erase markers (Expo brand preferred)
• Spiral notebooks, composition notebooks, and wide-rule filler paper
• 2-pocket folders (with or without prongs) and 1" 3-ring binders
• Crayons (24-pack) and colored pencils (12-pack, Crayola brand preferred)
• Blunt scissors, rulers (12"), erasers (2”–3”), pencil sharpeners with lids
• Canvas pencil pouches (no boxes)

In addition to individual donations, supporters can also contribute by purchasing items directly through the GFAGC Amazon Wish List.

Drop-Off Location:

Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce
71 Walnut Blvd., Suite 110
Rochester, MI 48307
Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Donations are also accepted at the GFAGC Workshop:
1315 N. Pine St., Door D, Rochester, MI
Tuesday & Thursday | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

“This program is a wonderful example of how our community comes together to support local families,” said the Chamber team. “We’re proud to partner with Gifts for All God’s Children to help ensure every child has the tools they need to succeed.”

Community contributions will directly impact local students, easing the financial burden on families and fostering a strong start to the academic year.

For more information about the program, visit www.giftsforallgodschildren.org or call (586) 991-1547.