Project Fresh Start · Book Bag Drive
Equip. Empower. Encourage.
On August 22 we're giving away 100 book bags filled with school supplies, toiletries and resources to children affected by the Knights Inn fire and children living in our local hotel shelters.
Date
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Time
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location
Hillside Inn Hotel, 690 Old Front St, Binghamton, NY 13905
Goal
100 fully stocked book bags
Two ways to help
$40
Adopt / sponsor a bag
We shop, pack and deliver a complete book bag in your name.
Donate
Give filled bags or supplies
Drop off at the Hillside Inn or request a pickup.
Drop-off location: Hillside Inn Hotel, 690 Old Front Street, Binghamton, NY 13905. Drop-off time: Sat Aug 22 at 10:00 AM only. For other pickup options, call Talia Moore at 607-768-4285. All pledges due by August 19.
What's in every bag
- • Notebooks, folders & paper
- • Pens, pencils & crayons
- • Backpacks for every grade level
- • Toiletries & hygiene items
- • Water bottles & lunch supplies
- • Resources for families year-round
Sponsor a book bag — $40 each
Choose how many bags you'd like to sponsor and pay securely by card. All donations are tax deductible under Mercy International Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Deadline: August 19, 2026
Sponsor or donate a book bag
$40 sponsors one fully stocked book bag. You can also donate filled bags and drop them off or arrange pickup.
Questions?
Talia Moore · 607-768-4285