Avon Education Foundation 4th Annual “Supply It Forward”

AVON, IN (June 25, 2025) – The Avon Education Foundation (AEF) is proud to announce the 4th annual Supply It Forward event, taking place on Saturday, July 19th at Avon Middle School North. Designed to support Avon students who qualify for free or reduced lunch, this year’s event has reached a new milestone—with a record 1,540 students registered to receive free backpacks and school supplies for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Each participating student will be paired with a volunteer “personal shopper” to select a backpack and hand-pick their supplies, making the experience both practical and empowering.

“This backpack event is about more than just school supplies—it’s about empowering every student to start the year with confidence,” said Jayda Sommers, event co-chair. “Together, we’re building a stronger, more supported community one backpack at a time.”

The initiative is made possible through the generosity of Avon residents who donate supplies and make financial contributions, along with the dedication of hundreds of volunteers who run the event. A large part of the success of Supply It Forward is the annual Avon Education Foundation’s sponsors. It’s a community-wide effort to ensure no student starts the school year at a disadvantage.

Families who have not yet registered for the event but are in need of assistance are encouraged to contact their child’s school directly for support.

For more information, please contact:
Darci Borcherding, Executive Director, Avon Education Foundation
📧 aef@avon-schools.org | 📞 317-544-6090