Did You Know?

We believe every child deserves to be comforted. Our Comfort BackPacks offer care, comfort and basic necessities for children during traumatic situations. Here are a few facts about our Comfort BackPack Program.

•  We work with 21 child service agencies. See list.

• 1,850 children received comfort backpacks from BPB last year and we anticipate serving over 2,100 this year.

• We provide comfort backpacks to children in Guilford County, Alamance County, and Forsyth County.

• Every comfort backpack contains at least 18 items including school supplies, hygiene products, a toy, book, stuffed animal, and blanket.

• It costs BPB $20 to purchase the backpacks and all items included in them, although the value of the completed backpacks is $50-$75.

• Story from one of the social workers:  “I had been in a meeting all day with a family that a police officer found living in their car. I was trying to place them, and your Comfort BackPacks were arriving at the perfect time for the children.”

Want to help comfort a child in need?  Currently, BPB is in need of toothbrushes and toothpaste, deodorant, activity books for ages 7-11 and 12-17, and playing cards for 12-17 year olds.  Your donations will allow us to serve more children in need.