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.
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 →
Latino Community Development Agency
Sat. July 26
Join the free 2nd Annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 26, 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 →
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 →
Change a Child Inc.
Fri. August 1
Change a Child Outreach is hosting a free Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway on Friday, August 1 at 6:00 p.m. Children must be present to receive a backpack, so come early while supplies last! 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 →
Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church
Sat. August 9
Southern Oaks is hosting its annual Backpack to School Bash on August 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring the kids, invite friends, everyone is welcome and everything is free! Learn More →
Center for Children & Families
Sat. August 9
CCFI’s Back to School Bash will be Saturday, August 9, from 12:00 a.m. to 3:00 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 →
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 10
The community is invited to a Back to School Bash on Sunday, August 10, 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 26
The annual Back to School Giveaway will provide 500 free backpacks with school supplies on Saturday, July 26th 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].
Check out our Back to School Guide to get ready for the new year!
