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Student's Backpack Revolutionizes Aid for Homeless Communities

11/5/2025

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Zac Clark, a freshman at the University of San Francisco, created the Makeshift Traveler backpack to aid homeless individuals in the Tenderloin.
Launched in October 2022, the solar-powered backpack includes a sleeping bag, hygiene kit, and a power bank for charging phones.
Over 1,200 backpacks have been distributed in California, with plans for 2,000 more in other states.

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Story summary

Zac Clark, a freshman at the University of San Francisco, created the Makeshift Traveler backpack to aid homeless individuals in the Tenderloin.
Launched in October 2022, the solar-powered backpack includes a sleeping bag, hygiene kit, and a power bank for charging phones.
Over 1,200 backpacks have been distributed in California, with plans for 2,000 more in other states.