North Coast Church to collect filled backpacks to help North County students

FALLBROOK – Whether learning from home or at school, students are in need of school supplies. North Coast Church is hosting its annual backpack drive Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to noon, to help local students get ready to learn from home or at school.

The filled backpacks will go to local school districts and nonprofit partners, who will distribute backpacks to students in need as well as local military families.

Last year’s backpack drive garnered more than 3,000 filled backpacks. With the help of the community and the more than 13,000 church members, organizers are aiming to surpass the s...