No, you do not have to be a resident of Colorado to receive services at this Packz 4 Kidz event. You can attend any of our events that are located near you. You may only attend one of the Packz 4 Kidz events per year, per family.
Packz 4 Kidz
Grand Junction
Packz 4 Kidz in Grand Junction
Since 2017, Kenzi’s Causes has been bringing holiday joy to children on the Western Slope through our Annual Toy Shop—a beloved event that began in Rifle and served hundreds of families each year. In 2025, we are excited to announce a new chapter as we move the Toy Shop to Grand Junction for the very first time.
This year, our goal is to provide gifts to 500 children in Grand Junction and the surrounding communities, helping make the holiday season a little brighter for families facing financial hardship.
The event is free and open to all, with no residency requirements. It will operate on a first-come, first-served basis and will remain open until 11:00 AM or until we run out of toys.
Packz4Kidz
After many meaningful years serving families in Rifle, we are excited to announce that our Packz4Kidz program is moving to Grand Junction in 2025! While the location is changing, our commitment to supporting children on the Western Slope remains as strong as ever. We have loved being part of the Rifle community and look forward to continuing our impact in Grand Junction and surrounding areas.
Our goal for 2025 is to provide 250–300 low-income children with new backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies. Each child will be able to choose a backpack, and water bottles and lunch boxes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. No referrals are needed.
Why a backpack matters:
Preparedness: Kids who have the supplies they need are better able to engage in class and complete their work.
Organization: A stocked backpack helps children stay organized, which improves their focus and success in school.
Confidence: Starting the school year prepared builds pride and motivation in young learners.
Equality: When every child has the same resources, they have the same opportunity to succeed.
Learning: Supplies like pencils, paper, and notebooks are not luxuries—they are essentials for academic participation.
Packz 4 Kidz Grand Junction
- SATURDAY, July 19, 2025
- 9am -11am or when we run out of backpacks
- The Grand Vista
- 2790 Crossroads Blvd. Grand Junction, CO 81506
This event is in person and children are recommended to attend to pick out their own backpacks. If children do not attend, a birth certificate for each child is required.
Thank You to All our Packz 4 Kidz Partners
Frequently Asked Questions
Families served by our Kenzi’s Kidz program will receive backpacks yearly for their children. Other families needing assistance will be served on a first come, first served basis. Children need to attend to select their backpack or a birth certificate must be provided for children who are not attending. Children in ECE through – 12th grade will be served. An anonymous survey is required for entrance into the giveaway so we can get funding.
No, the event is first come, first served. A survey will be required to receive supplies for your child. Survey will be provided at the event.
Children are encouraged to attend but not required. If your children do not attend, you must have your photo ID and your children’s birth certificates.
One backpack per child filled with new school supplies.
- You will need to bring a birth certificate for each of your children. We WILL NOT accept any other form of proof related to your child(ren).
- You must bring your picture ID along with the birth certificates of each child. The ID can be a driver’s license, passport, ID card, etc but it MUST have the parents first and last name and photo on it.
