Items Inside Backpacks
Each backpack is carefully packed with items suitable to the age group. We’ve put a list of items per age group together to help inspire you about what kind of items we normally need for our backpacks.
0-12 Months.
- Nappy Bag
- Baby Blanket
- Baby Wipes
- Nappies
- Bottle or Sippy Cup
- Bowl & Spoon set
- Wash Cloth
- Baby Wash
- Soft Toy
- Board Book
- Bib
Please provide these items new.
0-12
1-3 Years.
- Small Backpack
- Drink Bottle
- Snack Box
- Soft Toy
- Colouring Book
- Crayons
- Board Book
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Wash Cloth
- Soap
Please provide these items new.
1-3
4-6 Years.
- Backpack
- Drink Bottle
- Lunch Box
- Soft Toy or Ball
- Colouring Book
- Coloured Pencils
- Picture Book
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Wash Cloth
- Soap
Please provide these items new.
4-6
7-9 Years.
- Backpack
- Drink Bottle
- Lunch Box
- Drawing Book
- Colour Pencils
- Chapter Book
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Wash Cloth
- Soap
Please provide these items new.
7-9
10+ Years.
- Backpack
- Drink Bottle
- Lunch Box
- Journal
- Colour Pens
- Toiletry Bag
- Period Products
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Wash Cloth
- Soap
Please provide these items new.
10+
How it works
Check the list
Take a look at the Items we pack or reach out to us to see if we are short on anything specific. But don’t let that stop you, donate what you feel is right and something that excites you! We can complete the packs with what we have in stock so don’t feel pressured into packing whole bags.
Go Shopping
Once you know what items are in need, visit any appropriate store to purchase the items. Think about what is age and gender appropriate. Keep in mind what kind of objects won’t be safe for a child to use. i.e razors. Please ensure that all items are new and unused.
Please bag or box your donations and label with our name, Backpack Outreach, and your name.
Drop off
Deliver your lovingly selected items to:
- Watson Integrity
267 Broadway Avenue
Palmerston North
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
- Salt HQ
27 Matipo Street
Palmerston North
Monday – Thursday 9am – 4pm
- Lollipops Adventure Playland
25 Matipo Street
Palmerston North
During Open Hours
- Little Monkeys Preschool
10 Pascal Street
Palmerston North
Monday – Friday 7.30am – 5.30pm