Backpack full of school supplies

Hill & Markes, a family-owned wholesale distributor, announced the launch of their fundraiser called the Backpack Giveback. This year’s goal is to provide 1,000 backpacks and supplies with a motivational note to help benefit children in need for the upcoming school year.

“We are excited to help provide backpacks and supplies for the upcoming academic year after such a challenging experience for students, teachers and families during the pandemic,” says Jason Packer, CEO at Hill & Markes. “The Backpack Giveback is a way for the Hill & Markes team and our valued manufacturer partners to help make a positive impact in the future of many children attending school — giving them the confidence and supplies necessary to learn and grow.”

Ownership and Hill & Markes employees are fully engaged to ensure this fundraiser is a huge success, sincerely hoping to make a difference in the lives of 1,000 children.

“We are excited to be able to provide the children in our community with school supplies for the 2021-2022 school year! Our goal is to eliminate obstacles for students and their families so children can focus on learning and being kids,” says Jillian DeGiulio, Human Resources Manager at Hill & Markes.