Los Angeles
UCLA medical students packing backpacks with health supplies every month.
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Los Angeles
2024
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Chapter leads
What we do
A packing event every month at the David Geffen School of Medicine, with health supplies in every bag.
Next event
About
In short.
The Los Angeles chapter started in 2024. Medical students and faculty at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA run it.
Every month, students lead a packing event. Because the team is training in medicine, the backpacks carry health supplies along with everyday essentials.
Email the chapter:
losangeles@thebackpackproject.orgWhat we do
Programs.
Monthly packings
Each month, students at the medical school lead a backpack packing event.
Health supplies
Backpacks include medical supplies that help people stay healthy, chosen by a team training in medicine.
Packed for who receives them
The chapter works with partners to learn who the backpacks will reach and packs what those people need most.
Local resources
Every backpack includes information about other services nearby.