MICOP seeking donations for ‘Operation Backpack’

The Mixteco/Indigena Community Organizing Project is seeking donations for “Operation Backpack,” its 2011 backpack drive.

Backpacks filled with school supplies will be donated to children of indigenous farmworkers.

MICOP is seeking supply-packed backpacks (scissors, crayons, pens, pencils, etc.) or cash to purchase in bulk supplies at $6 per backpack.

All donations are tax-deductible. The deadline is Monday, Aug. 15.

Backpack donations can be dropped off to 520 W. 5th St., Oxnard or checks can be sent to: MICOP, P.O. Box 20543, Oxnard, CA 93030.

Call 805.483.1166 or visit www.mixteco.org for more information.