Bullard Family Foundation Distributes 30,000 Backpacks in Annual Event
The Bullard Family Foundation held its yearly 'Backpack Build' event in Tampa Bay, where volunteers filled 30,000 backpacks with school supplies for local students.

Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 25, 2026 —
The Bullard Family Foundation hosted its annual ‘Backpack Build’ event in the Tampa Bay area, successfully preparing 30,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. The initiative aims to support local students as they return to their studies.
Volunteers gathered to assemble the backpacks, a yearly tradition organized by the foundation. Each backpack is intended to provide students with the necessary tools for their academic year.
Details regarding the specific date of the event, the total number of volunteers, or the exact distribution timeline were not provided. The foundation’s commitment to educational support in the Tampa Bay region was highlighted through this large-scale distribution effort.
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