Record-breaking year for WRPS backpack challenge

By Erin Anderson

Waterloo Regional Police are issuing a big 'thank you' to the community as 2022 was a record-breaking year for the service's backpack challenge. 

The fifth annual initiative encouraged residents and organizations to purchase new backpacks, lunch bags, school supplies, or gift cards for local children in need as they get set to return to the classroom. 

Approximately 3,300 backpacks were donated this year; as well as more than 1,500 lunch bags, over $10,000 in cash and gift cards, and thousands of school supplies. 

All of the donations will be delivered to community organizations for distribution. More details on how to request to pick-up a backpack can be found here

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