- Description
The Huron County Backpacks for Youth Program supports families who cannot afford backpacks and school supplies for their children. The program is organized by The Salvation Army and donations are provided by many organizations in Huron County.
To register for the program, call one of the locations below. Individuals and organizations who would like to make a financial donation to the program, can also call one of the locations below:
- Clinton 519-482-8586
- Goderich 519-524-2950
- Wingham 519-357-1387
- Exeter 519-235-1780
When registering, pick up locations can be selected. Pick up locations will be located in Clinton, Exeter, Goderich, Seaforth, Wingham and Zurich. Details will be given at time of registration. Youth must be pre-registered to pick up a backpack.
- Eligibility
- Low income families
- Application Process
- Registration is mandatory. Call to register.
- Documents Required
- No documents required
- Office
- 519-524-2950 - Goderich Office; 519-482-8586 Clinton Office
- Languages
- English
- Contact
- Kendall Strome, Community and Family Services Supervisor
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-357-1387 - Contact
- Cathy Simard
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 519-357-1387 - Fees
- None
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- United Way Perth-Huron
- Last Updated On
- December 15, 2025
- Last Verified On
- May 19, 2025
- Location
- Goderich
- Accessibility
- Not applicable
- Hours of Operation
- Location hours vary. Call one of the location below to register:
Clinton 519-482-8586
Goderich 519-524-2950
Wingham 519-357-1387
Exeter 519-235-1780 - Service Area(s)
- Huron County
