Operation Backpack

Operation Backpack This program started at Mabscott United Methodist Church and now at UM Temple. Each backpack contains a complete list of supplies appropriate for the age group.

Two churches and the local community effort has provided full backpacks for needy students through schools in four counties in southern WV for the last 30 years. The Mabscott United Methodist Church began the program in 1995 with six full backpacks for children in a shelter. It has grown yearly and provided 951 backpacks in 2015, requested by counselors in Pre-K-12 schools in Raleigh, Wyoming, Fay

ette and Summers counties. The support has grown also, from our small church to many other churches, community groups, businesses and individuals. We put out donation boxes in organizations and businesses; fundraise and shop; hold volunteer packing sessions, involving young and old in the effort; and hand over the needed number to each school counselor during the first week of school.

07/10/2025

Thank you Wyoming Co for responding.

07/08/2025

Attention to those schools in Wyoming Co. Please contact us

07/08/2025
It’s time to start collecting your school supply donations! Look for the collection boxes at the following locations. T...
07/08/2025

It’s time to start collecting your school supply donations! Look for the collection boxes at the following locations. Thank you for your continued support. This program has been a mission project for 30 years at Mabscott united Methodist Church. However, beginning this year the program will be continued thru United Methodist Temple.
Boxes are located at:
Premier Pharmacy-Beckley
Central Pup grooming -Beckley
City National Bank- Park Ave.
City National Bank- Eisenhower Dr.
Bill Straub Ins. -Eisenhower Dr
Bodyworks- Beckley
Beckley Newspaper
CrossFit Coal-Mabscott
Beckley Presbyterian Church
Raleigh Shared Ministries
-(Sophia united methodist-Beckley Community-Mabscott Methodist Churches)
Valley College-Beckley
Melton Mortuary Funeral Home-Harper Rd
City Slickers Hair Salon-Johnstown Rd.

More locations possible. Monetary donations maybe sent to operation backpack United Methodist Temple
201 Templeview Drive Beckley WV 25801

Thank you for sharing our post so that others can help fill the collection boxes of school supply for those that need a hand up.

05/05/2025

After 30 years of being the coordinator for Operation Backpack, I retired last school year and looking for a new home to continue the program. I am pleased to announce that we found a new home to continue the work of Operation Backpack beginning with the new school year 2025-2026. The baton has been passed on to United Methodist Temple in Beckley. The program will stay the same with a new coordinator, Daniel Spurgeon. Please continue to support this program. So many children are in need of our support as a community. Watch for the collection boxes that will be placed in our community businesses in July to place your school supply donations.
If you would like to volunteer your time to be apart of this project when the packing/sorting begins, please PM your name and contact number and your info will be passed on to the new coordinator. You can make monetary donations to
United Methodist Temple Operation Backpack
201 Templeview Drive
Beckley, WV 25801
Thank you for your support!

Thank you businesses, organizations, and the community for supporting us to complete the 2024-2025 backpack mission. Al...
09/02/2024

Thank you businesses, organizations, and the community for supporting us to complete the 2024-2025 backpack mission. All schools have picked up for their students in need. We pray that those that receive a backpack will be blessed and have a successful school year. We were able to provide 1,172 filled backpacks this year.

The mission is complete for 2024-2025 school year. 1,152 backpacks K-12 have been packed with supplies. We are very gr...
08/24/2024

The mission is complete for 2024-2025 school year. 1,152 backpacks K-12 have been packed with supplies. We are very grateful for the outpouring support from our community and businesses that allowed us to put collection boxes in their establishments. So many children will feel excited about school and learning all they can. We pray for many blessings for them during the new school year. We thank all the volunteers that were dedicated to make a difference in a child’s life preparing the backpacks.

08/21/2024
08/13/2024

If you still want to donate monetary donations or school supplies this would now be the time.
Monetary donations may be sent to Operation Backpack
PO Box 710
Mabscott, WV 25871
There are a few businesses that still have their collection box out.
City Slickers Johnstown Rd
Bodyworks- Beckley
Valley College-Beckley
Bill Straub State Farm Ins- Eisenhower Dr.
if you need more info PM us.
Thank you for supporting this mission for students in need.

08/09/2024

There's a lot to discover in our Space Exploration themed camp weekend! Camp Mariposa is a prevention and mentoring program for West Virginia youth affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. Youth ages 9-12 participate in fun, traditional camp activities combined with educational and support sessions led by mental health professionals and trained volunteers. All Camp Mariposa activities are provided free of charge.

Our Space Exploration themed camp weekend is Aug 31 - Sept 1. Learn more at campmariposawv.org!

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201 Templeview Drive
Beckley, WV
25801

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