Operation Homefront to distribute 500,000th backpack through military family program
The program provides military children with backpacks and school supplies collected primarily through Dollar Tree customer donations.
- The program provides military children with backpacks and school supplies collected primarily through Dollar Tree customer donations.
- Operation Homefront is poised to reach a major milestone this year, distributing its 500,000th backpack to military children since the program was launched in 2008, saving military families more than $55 million in back-to-school expenses.
- In addition to its support of Back-to-School Brigade, Dollar Tree has supported Operation Homefronts Critical Financial Assistance program for military families in need.
- Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves Americas military families.