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ICNA Relief’s Back2School program provides critical school supplies to children from low-income families, helping ensure every child can start the school year with confidence and dignity. As inflation rises and school expenses grow, thousands of families across the country rely on ICNA Relief to ease the financial burden of back-to-school season.

ICNA Relief hosts over 120 Back2School distributions nationwide, giving away backpacks filled with essential school supplies such as notebooks, pencils, crayons, and folders. Each event is designed to empower students and relieve parents, helping ensure no child feels left behind on their first day of school. With the help of local volunteers and partners, we serve tens of thousands of children every year—turning school anxiety into excitement and hope.

ICNA Relief’s Hunger Prevention program is about more than handing out food, it’s about restoring dignity and opportunity to struggling families:

• Local partnerships: Working with schools, mosques, and community centers to reach children in need.
• Dignity-first approach: Children receive brand-new backpacks and supplies with care and celebration.
• Equity in education: Bridging the gap for underserved communities so every student can show up ready to learn.
• Community events: Our distributions often include fun activities, health screenings, and information booths for families.
• Nationwide reach: From urban neighborhoods to rural towns, our program brings relief and readiness to thousands of students.

The need for educational support has never been greater. By supporting ICNA Relief’s Back2School Program, you’re helping children begin their academic journey with the tools they need to succeed. Every donation helps us pack more backpacks, reach more families, and remind every child that they matter.