SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Donates 3,200 Backpacks Throughout California
August 20, 2025
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union, the largest credit union in California and the largest serving school employees and their families, delivered 3,200 backpacks filled with school supplies—including pencils, erasers, notebooks, and other classroom essentials—to 13 county offices of education throughout California, including the Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE). In an effort to serve students in this area, SchoolsFirst FCU delivered 400 backpacks and 150 hygiene kits and non-perishable food items for students in the countywide homeless services program Project Teach, which helps students access education, transportation and its Foster Youth Services, which provides training and advocacy to improve academic outcomes.
SchoolsFirst FCU delivered backpacks and school supplies to the following counties: Lassen, Los Angeles, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Riverside, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, Sutter, Ventura, Yuba and Yolo.
“Supporting our educators is a top priority, and by preparing students with essential resources to help them learn, we’re making it easier for teachers to focus on educating and serving the students,” said Josh Smith, vice president of school and community relations at SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union. “By working alongside some of our county office of education partners, we’re helping to set students up for success from day one.”
About SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union is the largest credit union serving school employees, and for the seventh year in a row, Forbes has named SchoolsFirst FCU the top credit union in California. Serving school employees and their families, the organization is dedicated to delivering World-Class Personal Service and improving the financial lives of its Members. In J.D. Power’s 2025 inaugural U.S. Credit Union Satisfaction Study, its Members ranked them #1 for overall satisfaction. Today they serve more than 1.5 million Members with a full range of financial products and services. SchoolsFirst FCU was founded in 1934, when 126 school employees pooled $1,200 and established a Member-owned cooperative to help improve each other's lives.
The Credit Union has nearly $34 billion in assets and remains the largest credit union in California and the third largest credit union in the United States. For more information about SchoolsFirst FCU, visit schoolsfirstfcu.org.
Insured by NCUA.
Contact:
Robin Wachner
SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union
media@schoolsfirstfcu.org
