Back to School Program 2025

Equipping Kids. Encouraging Families. Engaging the Community.

As summer winds down, Anchored Ministries is gearing up to make sure every child in our community heads into the school year with confidence, dignity, and the tools they need to succeed. Our annual Back to School Program supports families in and around the Twin Valley School District by providing new backpacks, school supplies, clothing, and more—completely free of charge.

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 9 AM–12 PM at Hopewell Church in Elverson, PA. We’re expecting to serve hundreds of students—and we need your help to make it all possible!

📘 What the Program Includes

Registered families will experience a warm, welcoming event where children can:

  • Pick out a brand-new backpack
  • Fill it with grade-specific school supplies
  • Browse a table of fun extras like books and activity items
  • Enjoy a light meal with their family
  • Shop our Mobile Clothing Closet for back-to-school outfits
  • Take part in free vision screenings provided by the Honey Brook Lions Club’s Kid Sight program (ages 6 months–12 years)
  • Explore youth program information from local community churches, Twin Valley Food Pantry, and Little Mates Preschool
  • Connect with Steve Elliker with Elliker Financial for sign-ups for free financial consultations
  • Meet Emily from Young Life, whose mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith
  • Check out trucks, equipment and emergency vehicles from several local businesses as part of a fun Touch-a-Truck experience

Note: Children must be present to receive their supplies and participate in the event.

Learn more about the program →

🎒 How to Register

If you are a parent or guardian in need of support this year, we welcome you to register for the program. Participation is open to families who meet eligibility criteria and either live in or attend school within the Twin Valley School District.

  • ✅ Pre-registration is required
  • 👧 Children must be present on event day

Register Your Family →

💙 How to Volunteer

This event wouldn’t be possible without our amazing volunteers! There are many ways to serve—from guiding families through the supply line to sorting clothing, serving meals, and helping with setup.

Whether you’re an individual, family, or group, there’s a role for you.

Sign Up to Volunteer →

📦 How to Donate Supplies

You can support local students by donating much-needed supplies. We welcome individual donations or group collections of new:

  • New backpacks
  • Filler Paper
  • Post-It notes
  • Composition notebooks
  • Expo markers
  • Index cards
  • Pencil pouches
  • Highlighters
  • Three-ring binders
  • Pens
  • Pencils – mechanical and regular
  • Pencil sharpeners with lids
  • Pencil cases
  • Glue sticks
  • Crayons
  • Rulers
  • Markers
  • Erasers (pink, large)
  • Safety scissors
  • Spiral-bound notebooks
  • Pocket folders

You can help in two ways:

  1. Shop & Drop Off: Bring new supplies to one of our community donation bins.

Anchored Ministries
40 S. Chestnut Street
Elverson, PA 19520

Village Library of Morgantown
207 Walnut Street
Morgantown, PA 19543

Little Mates Child Development Center
3025 North Street
Morgantown, PA 19543

Little Mates Child Development Center
1143 Beaver Dam Road
Honey Brook, PA 19344

Elverson Fitness Club
51 S. Pine Street
Elverson, PA 19520

Brick Lane Community Church
52 S. Brick Lane
Elverson, PA 19520

Hopewell Church
2286 Hopewell Road
Elverson, PA 19520

Elverson United Methodist Church
32 East Main Street
Elverson, PA 19520

  1. Shop Online: Send items directly to us via our Amazon Wishlist.
Amazon Wishlist

Want to go the extra mile?
Host a School Supply Drive at your business, church, or neighborhood! We’ll provide a collection bin, flyers, and pick up everything the week before the event.

Donate Supplies or Host a Drive →

🤝 Become a Sponsor

Show your support for local students while gaining visibility for your business or organization. Sponsorships help us cover the cost of supplies, meals, and logistics—and provide a powerful message of care to families in need.

Sponsorship benefits may include:

  • Logo placement on signage, website, and printed materials
  • Social media promotion
  • Recognition in our newsletter
  • “Presented by” recognition (Hope Builder level)

View Sponsorship Opportunities →

Questions?

For general questions, visit our Contact Page.

Together, let’s ensure that every child starts the 2025–2026 school year prepared, encouraged, and anchored in hope.