How You Can Help

  • Become a HUGSS Sponsor

    Community sponsors make this event possible. Your organization can support in several ways: 

    • Donate new supplies - Backpacks, paper, pencils, erasers, and more

    Print HUGSS School Supply List

    • Spread the word - Share HUGSS information with your network

    • Make a donation - Monetary and in-kind contributions welcome


    Make an Online Donation Here

    • Contact Us -Your support helps ASD students begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed. Together, we can make a difference in thousands of young lives.

      For questions about sponsorship, volunteering, or the school supply list, please contact: 


    hugss@asdk12.org

  • Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

     

    Level

    Donation Range

    Recognition

    Bronze

    $500 - $1,000

    Logo in digital promotions

    Silver

    $1,001 - $2,500

    Logo + Sponsorship certificate

    Gold

    $2,501 and above

    Logo + Certificate + Recognition during event

    To ensure recognition, we kindly ask for a response on or before May 31, 2025. However, we will accept donations from April 1, 2025 until August 1, 2025.

  • Helping Us Give School Supplies

    Friday, August 1, 2025 11am - 7pm

    Begich Middle School

     

    Help Us Give School Supplies (HUGSS) is a back-to-school event that provides essential school supplies and backpacks to ASD students, helping them start the school year confident, prepared, and ready to learn. 

  • This year, our goal is to distribute 5,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to ASD students. 

    Cost Breakdown: 

    • Backpacks: At least $35,000 (not including shipping)

    • School Supplies: Estimated between $18,000-$30,000

     

    We rely on monetary gifts, in-kind donations, and community support to achieve this goal.

Impact from 2024

  • Nearly 3,000 students from 90 different Anchorage School District schools received backpacks and supplies at the 2024 HUGSS event—reaching students in 99% of schools and making a tangible impact across the district.


    Demographic Highlights:

    • ​​Families served: 1,021

    • Children served: 2,984

    • Gender: 49% female | 51% male

    • Grade Levels:

      • K–2: 685

      • 3rd–5th: 742

      • 6th–12th: 1,270

    • Ethnic Backgrounds:

      • Alaska Native: 542

      • Multi-Ethnic: 536

      • Pacific Islander: 574

      • Asian: 412

      • White: 448

      • Hispanic: 234

      • Black: 195

      • Native American: 24

FAQs

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  • Who is eligible to receive a backpack and school supplies?

  • Where can I drop off supplies?

  • Can I volunteer with a group or business team?

  • What time can vendors start setting up?

  • Who do I make my check out to for a monetary donation?

  • Huggs Logo

Registration

Get Involved

Volunteer With Us

  • Be part of something meaningful! Volunteers help with event set-up, backpack distribution, and clean-up. 

     

    volunteer@asdk12.org

     

    Volunteer Shifts:

    • Morning Setup: 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM

    • Midday Support: 11:30 AM - 4:00 PM

    • Evening Crew: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM

    To sign up or get more information, email: volunteer@asdk12.org
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  • Thank you for your Sponsorship!