Deerfield Pitches in to Stuff Back to School Backpacks

Dozens of local students are going to be heading back to school in style thanks to Cheryl Hart and her team of volunteers.

The Deerfield resident recently organized a back to school backpack drive that stuffed 34 backpacks for kids between K-8 and another 12 for high school students.

The backpacks included school supplies but also other hot items like free haircuts, tutoring assistance and gift cards.

Hart is a member of Newcomers and Neighbors of the Deerfield area. According to the organization’s website, the group was founded to “foster friendship among its members and others in the community” and create a civic interest in the community as well as show off Deerfied’s perks.  

The backpacks will now be distributed by the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry which runs a year-round food pantry for needy residents.