The cost of everything families need for back-to-school can add up quickly, and we understand how challenging it can be to gather all the required supplies. Many local organizations and businesses are committed to helping kids be prepared to learn by providing assistance through donations.
If you or someone you know is in need of school supplies or clothing this year, below are a few places to get back-to-school assistance.
We’d like to thank Care+ Pediatrics for sponsoring this Guide to Back-to-School Assistance.
When back-to-school bugs strike, Care+ Pediatrics is ready. The backpacks are packed, the school supplies are labeled . . . and then someone wakes up with a fever. Back-to-school season also means the return of coughs, sore throats, ear infections, stomach bugs and playground injuries. When your child needs care and your pediatrician can’t fit you in, Care+ Pediatrics Urgent Care is here to help. Designed exclusively for children, Care+ offers pediatric-trained providers, kid-friendly clinics, short wait times and compassionate care that helps families feel confident from the moment they walk through the door. From fevers, coughs and flu symptoms to sprains, minor fractures, stitches, rashes and asthma flare-ups, Care+ treats the everyday illnesses and injuries that can interrupt the school year. On-site X-rays, lab testing and sports physicals make it easy to get the care your family needs in one convenient visit. Open evenings, weekends and holidays, Care+ provides a faster, more convenient alternative to the emergency room for most childhood illnesses and injuries. With locations in North Oklahoma City, Edmond and South Oklahoma City, families can walk in or save their spot online and get back to what matters most: helping their child feel better.
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Citizens Caring for Children
This program allows school-aged youth and children in foster care to participate. Foster children must be present to shop. Learn More →
Bethel Foundation
Bethel Foundation is offering free school supplies with no registration required. Contact 405-831-5490 to request supplies. Items will be given based on availability. Learn More →
Empire Tattoo & Lowrider Style
Sun, July 12
Empire Tattoo & the Lowrider Style C. C. Oklahoma Chapter are teaming up for a back to school drive with backpacks and school supplies on Sunday, July 12th at 11:00 a.m. at Arthur Elementary School! Learn More →
Latino Community Development Agency
Sat, July 25
Join the free Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 25, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for backpacks, immunizations, haircuts, school help, food, and fun to get ready for the new school year! Learn More →
405 Moms Club
Sun, July 26
The 405 Moms Club is putting on their first “The First Day Project” event on Sunday, July 26th from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The Lume! They will be giving away free school supplies, haircuts, clothing, and snow cones, PLUS having appearances by local fire, police, and EMS trucks! Learn More →
Scholars of Tomorrow
Tues, July 28
On July 28th from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Scholars of Tomorrow will be giving away backpacks and school supplies at the MetroTech Springlake campus! Learn More →
Restore Behavioral Health
Thurs, July 30
Restore is hosting a Back to School Resource & Mental Health Fair on Thursday, July 31, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at The Well in Norman. Get free haircuts, backpacks, school supplies, and access to health resources. All goods while supplies last. Learn More →
Center for Children & Families
Sat, August 1
CCFI’s Back to School Bash will be Saturday, August 1, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., featuring games, food, prizes, and free backpacks while supplies last. Hosted with Red Dirt Collective, the event is open to all; for more info, call 405-364-1420. Learn More →
Chisholm Creek Baptist Church
Sat, August 1
Sample Oklahoma will be handing out 50 backpacks with supplies and there will be plenty of entertainment for everyone to enjoy! From 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., there will be face painting, a bounce house, petting zoo, pony rides, vendors, a food truck, and live music! Learn More →
City of Edmond
Sat, August 1
Backpacks filled with school supplies will be handed out, and free sandwiches will also be distributed while supplies last! All pre-K through 12th-grade students are welcome and must be present to receive supplies. Local police & fire department will also be there with information and trucks for kids to explore. Learn More →
East-Moore Child Development Center
Sat, August 1
The East-Moore Child Development Center is giving away school supplies, books, Bibles, haircuts, face painting, hearing screenings, speech therapy screenings, occupational therapy resources, and so much more on Saturday, August 1, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Learn More →
Project 66
Sat. August 2
Project 66 is hosting a Back-to-School Resource Fair on Saturday, August 2, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at First Christian Church Edmond. Free backpacks and school supplies will be given away while supplies last. Learn More →
OKCPS Back to School Bash
August 2 & August 9
OKCPS is hosting two events to support families with essential resources and services for a successful school year. These events will connect community partners with families to provide enrollment assistance, free medical and health screenings, after-school program registration, and access to various free resources. Learn More →
Change a Child Inc.
Sat, August 8
Change a Child Outreach is hosting a free Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway on Saturday, August 8 at 5:00 p.m. Children must be present to receive a backpack, so come early while supplies last! Learn More →
Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church
Sat, August 8
Southern Oaks is hosting its annual Backpack to School Bash on August 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring the kids, invite friends, everyone is welcome, and everything is free! Learn More →
Northeast Fellowship
Sat, August 9
Families are invited to a free Back to School event on Saturday, August 9, at 3:00 p.m. with games, food, a movie, and sports physicals. The first 300 kids will receive a free backpack with school supplies; no registration required. Learn More →
First Church OKC
Sun, August 9
The community is invited to a Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 9, at 12:30 p.m., featuring food trucks, a cookout, a bounce house, face painting, games, school supplies, and more. Everyone is welcome! Learn More →
The Remnant Church & Community Partners
Sat, August 25
The annual Back to School Giveaway will provide 500 free backpacks with school supplies on Saturday, July 25th at 10:00 a.m. at Kiwanis Park in Midwest City. Come out and grab yours while supplies last! Learn More →
Do you know of other assistance programs or events we should include? Please send us an email with the details at [email protected].
