Backpack & School Supplies Distribution
MAC Chamber, MAC Foundation, and African Immigrant Family Services invite local families to a free backpack and school supplies giveaway ahead of the new school year.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 1:00–3:00 PM
African Immigrant Family Services
13140 Faith Plaza, Omaha, NE 68144
Free for participating families
Why this drive matters
This joint drive aims to alleviate financial burdens for local families and support educational equity by distributing backpacks filled with essential school supplies directly to students across the community.
Backpacks
Pens, pencils & markers
Notebooks & folders
Other classroom essentials
"Ensuring our youth enter the classroom with confidence and the supplies they need is vital to their long-term academic growth. By uniting the resources and community outreach of the MAC Chamber, MAC Foundation, and AIFS, we can directly impact hundreds of students and empower families as they prepare for the new school year."
Karine Sokpoh - CEO, MAC Chamber, Inc. | President, MAC Foundation
We are grateful to our partners at Aviture for their generous donation, which made this event possible.
Made possible by our community
Our organizations
MAC Chamber & MAC Foundation
The MAC Chamber (formerly the Midlands African Chamber) and the MAC Foundation are dedicated to advancing business growth, economic development, and educational opportunities. Through tailored community initiatives, youth leadership, and civic equity drives, the organizations serve as pivotal partners in supporting underrepresented communities and future leaders in Nebraska.
African Immigrant Family Services
AIFS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit providing culturally and linguistically sensitive social services to African immigrants, refugees, and families throughout Nebraska. AIFS delivers programs that support self-sufficiency, youth empowerment, and successful community integration.
Let's get every student ready for day one
Reach out to learn more about attending, volunteering, or supporting next year's drive.
