Back to School Fair & Backpack Program

Looking for additional back to school support?

A partnership with the Cochrane & Area Family Resource Network (FRN), Staples and the Kiwanis Club of Cochrane aims to ease the stress by providing students K-12 with important back to school supplies. 

Eligible participants must show proof of enrollment in a Cochrane or West Rocky View County school and provide GST/HST Credit Notice listing dependent children.  

Applications must be done in-person as you pick up the supplies at the same time.

Apply: 
Program starts: Mon, Aug 28, 2023
403-851-2265
127 First Ave W
Mon-Fri, 8:30am-12pm & 1-4:30pm 

How to donate!

We are accepting monetary donations to support this program, visit the FRN at 127 First Ave W or call 403-851-2265. Donations can also be made at Staples, 40 Quarry 
Str E. 

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FRN Back to School Fair

Thank you to everyone who made the 2023 Back to School Fair a huge success on Sat, Aug 26 and for the partnership with SLS Centre in helping to put this event together!

We had: 

  • 722 people attend (353 adults & 369 children/youth)
  • 31 vendors
  • Butterfield Acres attended thanks to a generous donation from Cochrane Home Treasures

Check back next year for more information on the 2024 FRN Back to School Fair! 

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