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BACKPACK INTERNATIONAL

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BACKPACK

INTERNATIONAL

Serving Families in East Alabama, Guyana, and Beyond.

OUR MISSION

Established in 2016, Backpack International's founder, Oslyn Rodriguez visited her native country Guyana, South America after 14 years, to celebrate her grandfather's 85th birthday.

Her family held an outdoor gathering and invited children from the local village to share in the festivities. About 50 children arrived. As everyone sang songs and enjoyed food and drinks, Oslyn began to look around the village. She didn't see a playground or park. There was no community center or library. Many children were barefooted, and it was not by choice. Others wore tattered clothing. Later that day, Oslyn jotted down a few ideas about what she could do help these children.

HOW WE SERVE

MEAL DISTRIBUTION

We partner with local businesses to distribute meals to families in need in the East Alabama area.

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MISSION

TRIPS

We lead service trips to Guyana to host VBS weeks and supply children with backpacks.

BACKPACK DISTRIBUTION

We began by distributing backpacks to children in Guyana and have since expanded to other countries.

LOCAL

EVENTS

We organize local events and Summer Camps to serve local children and families.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

DONATE

Give money to fund our efforts to serve families in need in East Alabama, Guyana, and beyond.

VOLUNTEER

Sign up to volunteer for our events, trips, meal distribution, and backpack coordination.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

DONATE ITEMS

See our items needed list or our pre-selected backpack packages to donate items to those in need.

INVITE US

Invite us to share about service and philanthropy at your church, organization, or group.

HOW your

DONATION IMPACTS

$25

Provides a Dinner to a Family

$50

Provides a Backpack to a child

$100

Provides a Backpack and a Day at Camp

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Providing East Alabama families with free, hot meals.

Providing kids locally and beyond with backpacks and supplies.

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AS FEATURED IN

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Volunteers prepare backpacks for

mission trip to South America

Christmas in a Backpack drive

set for children in need

Backpack International serves

Alabama and beyond in 2020

Backpack International has new

Drive Thru & Delivery Meal Program

UPCOMING EVENTS

WANT TO VOLUNTEER?

More Events Coming Soon!

Want to help with packing backpacks, giving out food, organizing events, and much more? Click below to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

Let us know you are interested