RTD invites community to join its school supply donation drive, July 5

RTD is partnering with local nonprofit A Precious Child and its “Fill A Backpack” program to ensure children are equipped with school supplies and essential tools needed to learn, grow, and thrive in the classroom. The partnership with the local nonprofit builds on the agency’s commitment to youth through the Zero Fare for Youth program, which enables individuals 19 and under to ride all RTD services at no cost.

Community members are invited to join RTD employees at a collection event at Denver Union Station on Saturday, July 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community members can contribute by donating items such as backpacks, notebooks, pencils, markers, and other classroom necessities.

Customers and community members can also donate school supplies for the “Fill A Backpack” program through Friday, July 26. Drop-off sites are located at RTD sales outlets at the following stations:

• Downtown Boulder Station
• Denver Union Station bus concourse
• Civic Center Station
• Denver Airport Station