Help Students Start the New School Year Off Right

More than 78 percent of families in the IPS (Indianapolis Public Schools) district can't afford basic school supplies for their children, but the BackPack Attack program currently underway is making a difference, and you can help.

Enjoy a meal at Applebee's on Tuesday, July 14, or at Qdoba on Thursday, July 30, and 15 percent of your purchase will be donated to BackPack Attack. Click here for Applebees or click here for Qdoba to print a flyer to give to your server that night to make the donation. The Indiana Fever and the Indianapolis Indians are also hosting special events at their games on Friday, July 17, and Friday, July 24, respectively. By donating a school supply item at the Fever game, you'll receive a coupon for a free Pepsi product at the concession stand.

Donations through the program are expected to provide school supplies to 20,000 IPS students at the beginning of the coming school year. For more information or to make a donation, visit the BackPack Attack website.