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The Homeless and Housing Coalition of Upshur County has collected essential summer supplies to fill backpacks for neighbors experiencing houselessness. The backpacks will be available free of charge at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Buckhannon on Wednesday.
Event Details
- What: Free summer backpacks with essential supplies and a meal
- When: Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Where: Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 34 Franklin St., Buckhannon, WV
Supplies Include
- Sunblock
- Emergency tent
- Reusable water bottle
- First aid kit
- Meal
The backpack giveaway is made possible with contributions from the following organizations and individuals:
- Appalachian Mutual Aid Collective
- First Presbyterian Church of Buckhannon
- Holy Rosary Catholic Church
- Mountain CAP
- Pop’s Furniture
- Really Really Free Market Buckhannon
- Rotary Club of Buckhannon Upshur
- Shoe Sensation
- Upshur Cooperative Parish House
- Upshur County Public Library
“Our unhoused neighbors are part of our community. No one needs to be unsheltered. Their wellbeing matters,” organizers said.
