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

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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