Blessing of the Backpacks, 2026

The annual Blessing of the Backpacks will take place on Friday, September 11, at 8:15am on the school parking lot. Students are encouraged to bring donations and drop them off before school. Another opportunity to donate items for Blessing of the Backpacks will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 5pm Mass and on Sunday, September 13 at the 8:30am and 10:30am Masses. This is a great opportunity for our parish and school families to participate directly in the support of those in our community most in need.

As was the case last year, there have been changes in the food needs and distribution at Broadview-Thomson K-8 School. They still provide food that goes home with students on the weekends that includes snacks and non-perishable food items, but they no longer provide the daily food pantry for the school and the community. They also do not have the physical space to store as much food in their pantry.

Once again, we will split the food donations between BTK-8 and our St. Vincent de Paul food pantry here at St. John. Your support of the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry is always appreciated!

Questions? Contact Teresa Gillett at 206-782-2810 ext.355 or tgillett@parishfamily14.org.