Backpack Project

In 2016, this project was started by a foster mom who saw a way to help foster kids all while creating an event to teach other kids about volunteerism. Growing from 50 volunteers and 150 backpacks, to 150 volunteers and over 300 backpacks today, the Backpack Project by Mable’s Table serves not only the foster children in the Lafayette community, but also some of our homeless and most needy children as well. Over the years, we have had some incredible partnerships with other non-profits to help with the event.

August of 2022 volunteers from around the community came together to stuff backpacks for at risk children in Acadiana for Mable's Table's Backpack project.
Volunteers from around the Acadiana community pack over 300 backpacks for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table to serve foster children in Lafayette, LA.
Volunteers from around the Acadiana community pack over 300 backpacks for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table to serve foster children in Lafayette, LA.
Volunteers from around the Acadiana community pack over 300 backpacks for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table to serve foster children in Lafayette, LA.
Volunteers from around the Acadiana community pack over 300 backpacks for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table to serve foster children in Lafayette, LA.
Volunteers from around the Acadiana community pack over 300 backpacks for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table to serve foster children in Lafayette, LA.
Volunteers from around the Acadiana community pack over 300 backpacks for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table to serve foster children in Lafayette, LA.
Volunteers from around the Acadiana community pack over 300 backpacks for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table to serve foster children in Lafayette, LA.
Volunteers from around the Acadiana community pack over 300 backpacks for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table to serve foster children in Lafayette, LA.
Volunteers from around the Acadiana community pack over 300 backpacks for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table to serve foster children in Lafayette, LA.
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Volunteers from around the Acadiana community pack over 300 backpacks for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table to serve foster children in Lafayette, LA.

How can I help?

  • Backpack Project by Mable's Table sorting, collecting, and packing supplies for Backpacks

    Donate Supplies

    Want to donate school supplies for our Backpack Project? We have a printable list with our current needs. You can drop your donations at Caroline & Co., 1800 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 and Grace Presbyterian Church, 518 Roselawn Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503.

    Supply List
  • Donate much needed supplies for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table by using our Amazon wishlist!

    Amazon Wishlist

    Want to donate school supplies for our Backpack Project using our Amazon Wishlist? Order through Amazon and have your donations sent directly to us.

    Amazon Wishlist
  • Volunteer with us for the Backpack Project by Mable's Table

    Volunteer

    Volunteer with us July 28th 2023 from 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church, 518 Roselawn Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503. If you are a group, please let us know!

    Volunteer
  • Donate to Mable's Table to help offset the costs of supplies. If you want to become a corporate sponsor of the event, or a non-profit partner, please contact us .

    Donate

    Want to donate funds to help the Backpack Project and our other initiatives? We also have corporate sponsorships and non-profit partnerships available by request. Thank you for your support of Mable’s Table!

    Donate