RIVERDALE, Utah–Helping students become back-to-school ready, America First Credit Union employees volunteered at the Davis Education Foundation Child Spree.
As part of the effort, America First donated funds to provide 310 underprivileged children with a new pair of shoes in advance of the first day of school.
The Davis Education Foundation is a non-profit focused on providing financial support and resources to classrooms, students and programs within Davis School District. The annual event helps underprivileged children receive back-to-school essentials and provides them with a unique shopping experience. Every child is hand-selected by the principal of the school and receives a one-on-one shopping spree with a Kohl’s gift card, a backpack, book, basic toiletries and a hot breakfast from McDonald’s, the credit union said.
Separately, AFCU employees volunteered during the Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah Backpack Bonanza. America First donated 107 backpacks and school supplies, which will benefit homeless, low-income and refugee children. Employees filled backpacks with notebooks, binders, pencil boxes, writing utensils and other supplies to ensure the students are equipped and ready prior to the first day of school. Last year, more than 3,000 backpacks were distributed to schools throughout Ogden and Salt Lake City.
At right, merica First Credit Union employee Megan McKnight assists with donated backpacks during the Catholic Community Services of Northern Utah Backpack Bonanza on Thursday, August 10 at Catholic Community Services in Ogden, Utah.