"I like to encourage my students," said Archie, who works at KIPP Legacy Preparatory. "I want to be that person to help them to believe in themselves, and help them achieve all that they can achieve."
She says her own teachers inspired her to become an educator, and she hopes to make the same lasting difference for her students.
"I want to be that teacher that my teachers were to me," she said.
At a school where many families struggle financially, Archie believes in making sure her students have the right tools.
"Oftentimes as an educator, I do feel responsible if I have students who don't have what they need," Archie said. "I would take it upon myself to ensure my students have everything they need."
Programs such as the Houston Food Bank's School Supplies Program helps ease that burden by providing essential classroom supplies to schools in low-income areas.
"When we have these supplies donated, it just makes such a great impact for our teachers and our students."
ABOUT ABC13 Loves Teachers
Join us for the ABC13 Loves Teachers School Supply Drive happening Friday, July 31, 2026. Now in its third year, the event benefits the Houston Food Bank's School Programs, with all money raised and supplies collected staying local and going toward area teachers.
There are two easy ways for the community to join our efforts right now. You can text ABC13Teachers to 71777. Or you can make a donation online.
Then join us on July 31 for our all-day community drive, where you can stop by any of the sites below to drop off new school supply donations.
Houston
- Houston Food Bank
- 535 Portwall St., Houston, TX 77029
- Drop-off hours: 6 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Houston/Montrose area
- The Ismaili Center
- 2323 Allen Parkway, Houston, TX 77019
- Drop-off hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Galveston
- Galveston ISD Support Center
- 3904 Avenue T, Galveston, TX 77550
- Drop-off hours: 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Richmond/Rosenberg
- VFW Hall - Post 3903
- 1903 1st St., Rosenberg, TX 77471
- Drop-off hours: 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sugar Land
- Ismaili Jamatkhana - Sugar Land
- 1700 First Colony Boulevard, Sugar Land, TX 77479
- Hours: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
How does the Houston Food Bank help teachers and families specifically?
This year, school supplies from the Teachers Aid program (now part of Backpack Buddy) are being delivered directly to campuses enrolled in Houston Food Bank's Backpack Buddy program all year long.
For Teachers: If you are at a participating Backpack Buddy school, your campus leadership will coordinate supply distribution directly on site; no applications or travel required.
For Families: While the Houston Food Bank does not distribute school supplies directly to individuals or families, their goal is to lift the financial burden on households in other ways. If your family needs assistance with food or seasonal resources, please visit houstonfoodbank.org/findhelp or call the helpline at 832-369-9390 to connect with a nearby partner pantry.