Back to school: Free supplies, drives, and backpack giveaways in Philly
Many organizations are offering free backpacks, hair cuts, classroom supplies, and more before the first day of school.
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It’s back-to-school season, and through August, there are drives, supply giveaways, and free backpacks that can help your little one be ready for the first day of school, which is Aug. 26 in Philadelphia.
Check out the supply drives listed below and connect with your community. Many back-to-school drives promote their events locally or through social media. Local schools, churches, and community organizations run supply giveaways, too. Keep in mind, many of these events offer free giveaways until supplies run out.
You can get free backpacks and school supplies at district back-to-school events throughout August. There will also be immunization clinics , and you can receive important updates about the school year.
Aug. 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Central High School Football Field, 1700 W. Olney Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19141 (use field entrances on Somerville Avenue)
Aug. 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at George Washington High School Football Field, 10175 Bustleton Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19116
Aug. 9, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Fashion District Philadelphia, 901 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19107
Aug. 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Martin Luther King High School, 6100 Stenton Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19138
Aug. 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Roosevelt Mall, 2329 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19152
House of Faith Ministries will offer free school supplies, giveaways, games, and more.
Date & Time: Aug. 17 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: 6624 Haverford Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19151
Find backpacks filled with calculators, scissors, notebooks, pens, pencils, and other school supplies.
Date & Time: Aug. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: 5901 Market St., Suite 410, Philadelphia, Pa. 19139
NET Community Care Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Free backpacks and school supplies.
Date & Time: Aug. 23 from noon to 2 p.m.
Location: 3890 N. 10th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19140
Snacks, music, free backpacks, and school supplies giveaway.
Date & Time: Aug. 23 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Location: 2320 Cecil B Moore Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19121
Salt and Light Church Back to School Supply Giveaway
Free school supplies and educational materials.
Date & Time: Aug. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 5736 Chester Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19143
1,000 school supply-filled backpacks to give away.
Date & Time: Aug. 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Location: 6831 Torresdale Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19135
Backpacks filled with school supplies.
Date & Time: Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. til supplies run out.
Location: 6308 Germantown Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19144
Free haircuts, school supplies, refreshments, and more.
Date & Time: Aug. 24 from noon to 4 p.m.
Location: 1400 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19121
Enjoy barbecue and get free school supplies at the Gentle Gratitude’s Back to School Giveaway at Connell Park. (Bring your kids to receive school supplies, which will be distributed first-come, first-served.)
Date & Time: Aug. 24 from noon to 3 p.m.
Location: 6401 Elmwood Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19142
Free school supplies and haircuts (hair pre-washed).
Date & Time: Aug. 25 from noon to 2 p.m.
Location: 7015 Torresdale Ave., Philadelphia, Pa. 19135
Afternoon of fun, free school supply giveaways, live entertainment, and more. (Register online)
Date & Time: Aug. 25 from 2 to 6 p.m.
Location: 1836 N. 20th St., Philadelphia, Pa. 19121
JR Business Center Back to School Extravaganza
Free school supplies and community event.
Date & Time: Aug. 31 from noon to 4 p.m.
Location: 5430 N. 5th St., 1st Floor, Philadelphia, Pa. 19120