Virtual Backpack
District #7 continues to work in a paperless format for many of its home-school communications. We will continue to use this “Virtual Backpack” website to assist parents in obtaining information pertaining to community resources, services and information in our area.
While we appreciate everything local businesses do for our school community, we are unable to post information that advertises local businesses.
To request that a flyer appear below, please email your request and an electronic (pdf) of the flyer to Mary Ann Mitchell at mmitchell@ecusd7.org. Please include appropriate grade level (s) for flyer.
*The District does not endorse any business/service listed on the virtual backpack chart. The distribution of this material is provided as a community service.

Free Food Distribution for 3,000 Households
November 20 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The St. Louis Area Foodbank is hosting a major free food distribution to provide immediate relief to families across the bi-state region impacted by the government shutdown, disruptions to SNAP benefits, and high inflation. Food will be provided for 3,000 households.
This is a drive-thru event, open to the public, first-come, first-served, while supplies last. No income verification or ID is required. Attendees will receive a mix of fresh produce, dairy, protein, and shelf-stable pantry essentials. This event will be held in the Ralph Korte Stadium Parking Lot on the SIUE Campus.










