The New Beginnings Z95.5 Backpack Drop brought to you by Beginnings Credit Union

The New Beginnings Z95.5 Backpack Drop brought to you by Beginnings Credit Union

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Monday, August 18th marks the start of one of the biggest events of the year for Z95.5, the 2025 Z Backpack Drop Campaign.

Each August, Z95.5 teams up with local sponsors to provide free backpacks and school supplies to area students and families.

This year, Z95.5 will give the community 5 opportunities to get stocked up on supplies.

 

Here are the Details for the 5 Stops:

  • Beginnings Credit Union Cortland Rt 281 – Monday, August 18th from 3:00pm-5:00pm
  • Cortland Wendy’s – Tuesday, August 19th from 11:00am-1:00pm
  • Beginnings Credit Union Meadow Street Ithaca- Wednesday, August 20th from 4:00pm-5:00pm
  • Newfield Elementary School – Thursday, August 21st from 4:00pm -5:00pm
  • YMCA of Ithaca & Tompkins County – Friday, August 22nd from 3:00pm-5:00pm

We want to recognize the sponsors that helped make this program possible this year!

Cayuga Health – Backpack Sponsor

                                       

                                       Beginnings Credit Union – Title Sponsor

Ithaca Papa John’s – Providing pizza for each drop

                                           

United Way of Tompkins County- Providing school supplies

Twin Sheep Dentistry – Providing school supplies

Dermatology Associates of Ithaca – Providing sunscreen 

 

Wendy’s – Providing school supplies

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