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Office Depot employees pack backpacks, support Palm Beach County students year-round

Summary by The Palm Beach Editorial Desk · Based on reporting from CBS12 · July 23, 2026 · 1 min read

More than 80 Office Depot employees traded their desks for an assembly line Wednesday, packing backpacks that will soon be in the hands of Palm Beach County stu

Why this matters in The Palm Beach

The effort by Office Depot employees to pack backpacks for Palm Beach County students is a welcome boost to the community, particularly as the area's schools face ongoing challenges in supporting students from diverse backgrounds. The School District of Palm Beach County, one of the largest in the state, serves a wide range of communities, from affluent areas like the Town of Palm Beach to more disadvantaged neighborhoods in West Palm Beach and beyond. Initiatives like this one help bridge the gap for students who may not have access to essential supplies, and the fact that Office Depot employees are committed to supporting local students year-round suggests a deeper understanding of the community's needs. As the new school year approaches, it will be worth watching how such partnerships between local businesses and the school district continue to evolve and benefit students across the county, from Boca Raton to Jupiter.

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Category: schools · Published: July 23, 2026 · Source: CBS12 · Reading time: 1 min

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