Back to School
This year, My Friend Frankie is proud to donate $1,000 CAD to help provide back-to-school supplies for students and teachers in need for the 2026 school year.
This contribution is made possible through the support of our community and the vendor fees collected from the art markets we host throughout the year. Every participating artist, maker, and attendee plays a part in helping ensure local students have access to the supplies they need to learn, create, and thrive.
As a community built around creativity, we are especially committed to supporting access to art supplies. We believe every young person should have the opportunity to explore their creativity, express themselves, and experience the benefits that art brings to their lives. By investing in both educational and artistic resources, we hope to help empower the next generation of creators in our community.
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Students
An estimated 20% of students start the school year without the supplies they need to succeed. By supporting our art markets, you're helping us give back directly to the community and ensure more students have access to essential school and art supplies. Every vendor fee contributes to creating opportunities for local youth to learn, create, and thrive.
Teachers
With limited school supply budgets—often averaging just $200 per year—many teachers step in to cover the gap themselves. In fact, approximately 90% of teachers spend their own money on classroom supplies to ensure their students have the resources they need. Supporting this initiative helps reduce that burden and puts essential supplies directly into local classrooms.
Register to Receive Supplies!
If you are a student, parent, or teacher in need of school supplies, please complete this form. Your responses will help us understand the specific supplies needed within our community so that we can purchase the appropriate items and quantities.
By completing this form, you help us better prepare and ensure that available resources are distributed based on community needs.
Please note:
• This form will close once we have reached our maximum capacity.
Supply Pick-Up Information
Date: August 22, 2026
Time: Anytime between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Location: Epiphany Church in Verdun
4322 Rue Wellington, Verdun, QC H4G 1W4
Thank you for helping us plan and support our community effectively.