Niño Boricua, Mochila Llena

Backpacks, Dignity & Resistance for the Students of Manatí

This is not just a backpack drive.

This is Puerto Rico showing up for its children — when the system won’t.

What’s Happening?

We’re hosting a Back-to-School Book-bag drive at a public school in Manatí, Puerto Rico — a town full of heart, but forgotten by the government.

The goal?

• Bring joy

• Ease the burden on teachers

• Make sure no student walks in empty-handed

We’re giving students:

A brand-new backpack filled with supplies

Music, games, & laughter to remind them they matter

And we’re giving teachers:

✏️ Classroom essentials

❤️ Support — so they don’t have to keep paying out of pocket.

How You Can Help:

• Donate to help us reach our $5,000 goal

• Sponsor a backpack for $25

• Send supplies (DM @theboricuanextdoor)

• Share this with someone who loves Borikén