How many backpacks do MCPS students need?

The MCPS side foundation has already purchased 40,000 backpacks for students for August, yet here is a charity also collecting backpacks.

Are this many backpacks needed, or is this just a way to fund raise?

Gazette:  Backpack donations needed for schoolchildren

Interfaith Works is collecting backpacks this summer to help children as they start the next school year...