Back to School Backpack Drive
Fill a Backpack. Empower a Student.
Join us and support students in local communities.
Together, Mirastar and Family Giving Tree emphasize education as a foundation for long-term success, and providing students with the tools to start off strong on day one is an important part of that success.
Backpack Drive: Stuff the Bus LIVE Event
We’re bringing the community together for a great cause, and you’re invited.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
East San Jose Branch
255 N. White Road
San Jose, CA 95127
Join us for a special live event featuring Marci from Live 105 and Matty & Bob from Alice 97.3, along with other Bay Area radio stations supporting the drive. Bring a new backpack or school supplies, enjoy the excitement, and enter for a chance to win prizes including concert tickets, swag, and more. Stop by, donate, and help us make a difference for students in our community.
Mirastar + Family Giving Tree: Helping Students Succeed from Day One
Education Is Opportunity. In the Bay Area, nearly half of families face difficult financial decisions. For many students, that means starting school without a backpack or basic supplies—essentials that support learning and build confidence.
Mirastar Federal Credit Union is proud to partner with Family Giving Tree to help bridge that gap. Every donated backpack delivers the tools and encouragement students need to feel prepared, stay engaged, and succeed. Together, we’re advancing equity across classrooms in San Jose and throughout the Bay Area.
Why This Drive Matters?
- 46% of Bay Area families struggle to meet daily needs
- Every backpack donated promotes educational equity
- Supplies build confidence, focus, and classroom readiness
- Mirastar members and neighbors are standing up for our youth
Rooted in Community. Focused on the Future. Your contribution helps us build strong foundations for lifelong learning. By supporting this drive, you’re uplifting local students and strengthening the connections that make our communities thrive.
Each donation brings:
- Joy to a child who feels supported
- Hope to families working toward stability
- Belonging to schools and neighborhoods across our region
Step up with Mirastar one backpack at a time.
Donate today at https://BackpackSmiles.org/MirastarFederalCreditUnion.
Together, we’re investing in our youth and shaping the future of the Bay Area.
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