California Credit Union has launched a school backpack drive to benefit local elementary and middle school students in partnership with Boys & Girls Clubs in Boyle Heights, Hollywood, Los Angeles and Pacoima.

Through July 23, California Credit Union invites community members to drop off a school backpack to any of its branch locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Donated backpacks should be new and appropriate for elementary/middle school students. A complete list of California Credit Union locations is available at ccu.com/locations.

“We encourage everyone to pick up an extra backpack while doing your back-to-school shopping and bring it to one of our branches to help us give local students the tools they need to succeed in school,” said California Credit Union CEO Steve O’Connell. “Starting the school year with a new backpack filled with supplies is a rite of passage that many families in our community are challenged to provide. Together, we can make sure every child is prepared for a successful school year ahead.”

The credit union will fill all donated backpacks with essential school supplies for distribution to students through the Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood, Boys & Girls Club of San Fernando Valley in Pacoima, Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club and Variety Boys & Girls Club in Boyle Heights on July 30 — in time for the fall school year.

For information, visit ccu.com/backpack-drive.