A school supply drive for United Way Hastings & Prince Edward’s Backpacks for Success program is currently underway. Backpacks for Success remains a vital support for many across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. This year, more than 1,100 students will receive a brand-new backpack filled with essential school supplies at a fraction of the retail cost. “We’re so grateful for the incredible support our community shows year after year,” says Jennifer Smith, Director of Fundraising & Community Engagement at United Way Hastings & Prince Edward. Community members are encouraged to donate new school supplies, including pencils, sharpeners, pens, scissors, notebooks, lined paper, binders, highlighters, erasers, glue sticks, pencil crayons, and more.