PHOENIX — Community organizations are helping Valley families and teachers be prepared for back-to-school time.
Check the list below for places to get free or low-cost school supplies. Some of the distribution events are held on specific days and may require registration. Many of the events are first come, first served.
Four Peaks for Teachers is giving out school supply kits to teachers across the state. There are a handful of events around the Valley and state, but teachers need to sign up to receive the supplies. Events are held between July 12-July 27. Register and learn more here.
Arizona Helping Hands provides assistance for families with foster children. As part of its Back-to-School Initiative, the organization provides new backpacks for kids entering preschool through high school. School-appropriate clothing is also available. Mobile pop-up shops will be launching on July 14, 2023. For more information, click here.
Operation Back to School is hosting an event on July 15, 2023, from 8-11 a.m. at Compass Christian Church (1825 S. Alma School Rd). Students must be present and must live in Chandler or attend a Chandler school to get a backpack stuffed with supplies, shoes, a haircut and more. For more information, click here.
Phoenix Fire Dept./United Healthcare are hosting a Back to School Health Fair on Saturday, July 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Isaac Middle School (3402 W. McDowell Rd). It includes immunizations, dental checkups, sports physicals and more. Click here for more.
St. Vincent de Paul is offering free sports physicals and dental screenings for students. The events are scheduled to take place on July 15 and July 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SVdP Clinic (420 W. Watkins Rd., Phoenix). No sign-up is required.
Foothills Food Bank is hosting backpack and supply drives that are free and open to the public. One is on July 18 from 2 to 4 p.m., or while supplies last, at Canon Elementary (34630 School Loop Rd., Black Canyon City). The second is at My Crossroads Christian Fellowship Church (42425 N. New River Road, Phoenix) on July 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. or while supplies last.
Living Word Bible Church in Mesa is hosting a Back to School Kicks4Kids Outreach event on July 22 from 9 -11 a.m. Students will receive a new pair of sneakers, a backpack and supplies. Haircuts and breakfast are also provided. To attend, you must register online.
Vineyard North Phoenix Church is hosting a back-to-school walk-thru giveaway on July 22 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. Middle- and high-schoolers can also get sports physicals. The supplies are first-come, first-served and you’ll need to register for a time slot for a sports physical. For more information, click here.
RISE and DREAM’s Back to School Fresh Start event will be held on July 23, 2023, from 3 to 7 p.m. at ASU Prep Academy’s Downtown Phoenix Campus. For more information, click here.
ASU Runningback DeCarlos Brooks is hosting a “Free Cuts for Kids” event on July 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at AZ Barber Academy (1425 W. Southern Ave., Suite 4)
Children and adults can get free haircuts from 5-7 p.m. on July 26, 2023, at The Chicanos Por La Causa Community Center (3216 W. Van Buren St.). No registration is required.
Grant Park Back 2 School Bash is happening Friday, July 28 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. There will be backpack giveaways, free haircuts, food/drinks, slides, music, and raffles.
Stonepoint Community Church in Glendale is hosting a back-to-school drive that will take place on July 29 from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. They are hoping to give away more than 1,000 backpacks filled with supplies.
HeroZona’s Tools 4 School drive-thru event provides book bags, notebooks, writing utensils, and other supplies for students to start the year off being prepared. The event is set to take place at American Legion Travis L. Williams Post 65 from 7 to 9 a.m. on July 29, 2023. For more information, click here.
Phoenix Rescue Mission is hosting a school supply giveaway on July 29 at Sullivan Elementary School. For more information, click here.
Lerner and Rowe Gives Back is hosting three backpack giveaways this month — Yuma, Tucson and Phoenix. The Phoenix event starts at 12 p.m. on July 29, 2023, at Metro Auto Auction (2475 S. 59th Ave., Phoenix) and lasts until supplies run out.
Kappa Alpha Psi Phoenix Alumni chapter is holding a backpack drive on Saturday, July 29, from 12-3 p.m., at the Faye Gray Recreation Center (5550 S. 20th St., Phoenix).
The Peoria Firefighters Charities will be hosting a back-to-school backpack drive on Saturday, July 29, beginning at 8 a.m. The drive will be held at the Peoria Sports Complex, located at 16101 N. 83rd Ave.
Phoenix Councilwoman Betty Guardado is hosting a backpack drive on Saturday, July 29, starting at 6 p.m. at the American Family Fields, located at 3600 N 51st Ave. in Phoenix.
Councilwoman Laura Pastor and Maricopa County Young Democrats are excited to host their upcoming Back-to-School Supply Giveaway Event. It will take place during the Phoenix Union High School District Back-to-School Resource Fair this Saturday, July 29, at 9 a.m.
Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health (NOAH) will be offering sports physicals and well-child checks at its north Phoenix and south Scottsdale health center locations. In addition to the medical exam and any vaccines, participants will receive screenings for dental, vision, behavioral health, nutrition, and community resources. All services are provided at no cost to the patient. Additionally, each participant will receive a $25 Skechers shoe voucher, backpack with school supplies, family resource kit, and other giveaways while supplies last.
Military families can take part in a Back-to-School Brigade event through Operation Home Front to get school supplies. You’ll need to register online for all events. An event in Glendale is set for July 30, 2023. Get more information here.
Treasures 4 Teachers offers free and low-cost school supplies for educators across Arizona. In order to gain access to the resources, you must register to become a member of the Tempe-based organization. You can do so here.
The Salvation Army says families in need of back-to-school assistance can contact their child’s school, local Corps location or call Family Services at 602-267-4122.
NourishPHX offers resources for families including food, clothing, and school supplies.
Back to School Clothing Drive provides new school outfits and uniforms, backpacks, and school supplies to children in need. You can sign up to receive the resources through Project:WEAR here if you are a Maricopa County resident.
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