Many families are already preparing for the upcoming school year and organizations and businesses around the Valley are hoping to make it a little easier.
Check out our list of some back-to-school resource events happening throughout the community where families can get free health services, school supplies, clothing, and more.
Know of one we missed? Send us an email with the details to share@abc15.com.
Back to School Backpack Event
Mesa Public Schools, Community Bridges, and 20+ local organizations are providing free backpacks, school supplies, laptops, haircuts, health screenings and more. Please visit compudopt.org/mesa by Thursday to learn if you qualify for a free laptop to be picked up at the event. Backpacks and school supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- July 27, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Eagles Community Center (828 E. Broadway Rd., Mesa)
The Foster Alliance Mobile Pop-Up events
- Monday, July 8, 3-6 p.m.
- Phillips Law Group Office (2755 S. 99th Ave, Suite 103, Tolleson)
- Friday, July 12, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
- Phillips Law Group Office (1134 S. Stapley Dr., Suite 109, Mesa)
- Daily pick-up options for back-to-school items
- Phoenix warehouse (3110 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix)
The organization is helping foster kids in the community as they get ready for school; that means backpacks that fit their personality, supplies and more.
Donations (clothing and shoes are needed most) are also being accepted at the Phoenix warehouse or any Phillips Law Group office.
Terros Health Free Backpack Events
There will be a limited number of backpacks with supplies available and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
Attendees of the events can also tour the Terros Health Cafe, which helps East Valley youth overcome mental health challenges and build meaningful relationships.
- Monday, July 15, 8-11 a.m.
- Terros Health Stapley Health Center (1111 S. Stapley Dr., Mesa)
- Friday, July 26, 9 am.- 12 p.m.
- Terros Health 27th Avenue Health Center (3864 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix)
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back Backpack Giveaway
Lerner & Rowe Gives Back is hosting its 10th annual free backpack giveaway across the Valley and state.
The giveaways are first-come, first-served while supplies last. Students must be present to receive a backpack.
- Phoenix: North Phoenix Baptist Church - Fellowship Center (5757 N. Central Ave.)
- July 22, 10 a.m. until supplies last
- Walk-up location
- See more locations and events around the state here.
Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway Event
- Saturday, July 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Cesar Chavez Community Center (7858 S. 35th Ave., Phoenix)
- By registration only: Phoenix.gov/Parks
- Free backpacks and school supplies for kids ages 5-17
Press release
Back To School Fair
- Saturday, July 13, 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
- Pendergast Community Center (10550 W. Mariposa St., Phoenix)
- Kidscare, medical exams, school supplies, services and more
Press release
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Arizona’s 18th Annual Back-to-School Health Fair
- Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Isaac Middle School (3402 W. McDowell Rd., Phoenix)
- Basic health, mental health, and dental screenings, hair cuts, immunizations, and sports physicals
- First 1,000 children through the doors will receive backpacks with school supplies
- Music, activities for kids, and more
- Free event open to students Valleywide
2024 Back to School Bash by The Arizona Science Center, Power 98.3 FM and The Arizona Hispanic Chamber
- Friday, July 19
- Arizona Science Center
- The first 500 kids will receive a free backpack and two wristbands for free, same-day admission to the Arizona Science Center
- Discounted tickets to the Arizona Science Center ($9.83 from July 19-30) and a chance to win other prizes
School Supply Donation Party at ATL Wings with Unified Residential
- Wednesday, July 17 from 8-10 a.m.
- ATL Wings (5041 W. Thomas Rd., Phoenix)
- Students can get free food, haircuts, gift cards for school clothing, school supplies, and other giveaways
- Donations are on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last
Back To School Backpack Giveaway
- Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
- Desert West Community Center - Multipurpose Room (6501 W. Virginia Ave., Phoenix)
- Park in the South Parking Lot
- Items will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Child must be present to receive items.
- There will be 400 backpacks to give out, free haircuts, and more.
Press release
HeroZona Foundation’s Phoenix Tools 4 School
- Saturday, July 27 from 7-9 a.m.
- Travis L. Williams American Legion Post 65 (1624 E. Broadway Rd, Phoenix)
- Drive-thru experience
- Child/Student/Scholar must be present in vehicle to receive backpack & supplies. While supplies last.
School Rocks Backpack Giveaway
Verizon Wireless stores and Round Room, LLC, are giving away $3 million worth of free backpacks at various stores.
- Sunday, July 28, giveaway starts at 1 p.m. but lines are expected to form beforehand
- Participating store locations:
- 3655 W Anthem Way Ste C109, Anthem
- 3111 W Chandler Blvd Ste 1216, Chandler
- 875 S Main St, Cottonwood
- 1800 S Milton Rd Ste 400, Flagstaff
- 4650 N US Highway 89 Ste B26, Flagstaff
- 4429 N US Highway 89, Flagstaff
- 2150 E Williams Field Rd Ste 110, Gilbert
- 20211 N 67th Ave Ste B1, Glendale (WILL HAVE CLEAR BACKPACKS)
- 401 N Beeline Hwy, Payson
- 1781 E State Route 69 Ste 19, Prescott
- 150 E Sheldon St Ste D1113, Prescott
- 3292 Glassford Hill Rd Ste D-01, Prescott Valley
- 8980 E Talking Stick Way Ste D-6, Scottsdale
- 32415 N Scottsdale Rd Spc B5-101, Scottsdale
- 23143 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 105, Scottsdale
- 15807 N Frank Llyod Wright Blvd Ste 100, Scottsdale
- 15807 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd Ste 100, Scottsdale
- 10001 W Bell Rd Ste 154, Sun City
Summer Community Event - Resource Fair
- Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.
- Indoor/outdoor event at 4445 W. Olive Ave., Suite 151, Glendale
- Healthcare, food, legal, education, training and more services
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