Northwest Exterminating and Rollins Inc. Team Up to Support Barrow County Students with Backpack Drive

More than 70 passionate teammates from Northwest Exterminating and Rollins Inc. came together to pack 500 backpacks for students at Apalachee High School. What’s even more remarkable is they accomplished this task within 30 minutes.

On Tuesday, July 22, Rollins Inc. transformed into a bustling hub for giving. Music played, teammates sang, and laughter filled the space as determined teammates filled hundreds of backpacks with school supplies.

Northwest Exterminating’s commitment to community service was on full display as teammates partnered with Rollins Gives, the philanthropic arm of Rollins Inc., to host the event. Northwest’s Good Deed Team Co-Director, Kristen Milligan, assisted in organizing the effort alongside Rollins Corporate Philanthropy Coordinator Chandler Taylor. Together, they created an assembly line workflow that maximized speed and efficiency, allowing volunteers to make a meaningful impact.

Nearly a dozen Northwest teammates arrived early to unpack supplies and organize workstations, while a steady stream of Rollins teammates joined in throughout the afternoon.

Once the backpacks were filled, teammates jumped into phase two: preparing the donations for delivery. Everyone pitched in to help assemble boxes and transport them to the loading dock. That’s when the downpour of rain began, but that didn’t dampen the team’s determination. Teammates successfully loaded the vehicle bound for Barrow County.

Northwest teammates delivered the backpacks on Friday July 25, just in time for the Barrow County School District’s Back to Bold event, a community initiative that provides students with school supplies, clothing, and even haircuts, thanks to support from local churches, civic groups and businesses.

For Apalachee High School, this support holds extra meaning. In 2024, the school community experienced an unthinkable tragedy when a school shooting claimed the lives of two teachers and two students. This year’s donations are more than just supplies—they are a reminder to students and staff that they are supported, seen, and never alone.

Rollins Gives continues to foster a culture of service and compassion, hosting at least one volunteer opportunity each quarter with a focus on Science & Education and Health & Wellness. The partnership between Northwest Exterminating’s Good Deed Team and Rollins Gives is a powerful testament to their shared commitment to uplifting the communities they serve together.