The final day to register for a free school backpack through the Backpacks For Kids program at First Call for Help (FCFH) in Hays is Monday, July 23.

Registration is available online at http://firstcallelliscounty.com/Backpacks-for-Kids or call FCFH at 785-623-2800.

The backpacks are available to students K-12 who reside in and attend school in Ellis County. Children who attend the STAR classroom at Roosevelt Elementary School in Hays are also eligible.

Backpacks will be distributed Thu., Aug. 2, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Hays Armory, 200 Main Street.

For more information, contact Schoaff at 785-623-2800.