Kroger Backpack Boosters presented a check of approximately $380,268 to pre-selected local independent school districts on Aug. 20. Dawn Tryon, CFISD director of community engagement, fifth from left, poses for a photo with representatives from the Kroger Backpack Boosters initiative and local school districts.

Aug. 22, 2024—CFISD was among eight independent school districts (ISDs) who were awarded more than $380,000 in school supplies, collectively, by the Kroger Backpack Boosters.  

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Kroger Backpack Boosters donated a total of 2,436 backpacks and 3,835 supply kits to CFISD students.

The Kroger Backpack Boosters host a school supply drive each year giving customers an opportunity to donate either a school supply kit or small monetary donation at checkout to benefit underserved students in area school districts. The purchased school supply kits are then distributed to schools in pre-selected local school districts.

Kroger donated a total of 2,436 backpacks and 3,835 supply kits to CFISD.

“As a recipient of the Kroger Backpack Boosters campaign, CFISD is so appreciative of this beautiful initiative that ensures all students are prepared for the first day of school,” said Dawn Tryon, CFISD director of community engagement. “Thank you to Kroger customers who kindly gave a little extra to support our students in need during a wild economy. Back-to-school will be a little easier for our parents, students and teachers thanks to Kroger. CFISD is amazed by our fellow Houstonians!”