Back to school time and school supplies go hand in hand like peanut butter and jelly – but the cost of supplies does not leave us with the same warm, fuzzy feelings of that nostalgic sandwich. Here are some local opportunities to get your kids supplies for the new school year.
**Please note that all drives require student to be present and are while supplies last** Updated July 22, 2024
SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIFIC
ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD
Please check with school counselors about individual needs.
JUDSON ISD
Please check with school counselors about individual needs.
NORTHSIDE ISD
Please check with school counselors about individual needs.
SOUTHWEST ISD
Please check with school counselors about individual needs.
EVENTS
SATURDAY, JULY 20
- KLRN Back to School Bash at the San Antonio Food Ban, 10:00 am- 1:00 pm. Free, family friendly event with supplies for school aged children.
THURSDAY, JULY 25
SATURDAY, JULY 27
- Life Church hosts “Back to School Bash” 11:00 am- 1:00 pm with worship, food, and a back to school message.
- Inspirational Experiences hosts Back to School Bash at St. Matthews UMC, 10 am- 12:30 pm. Reserve your spot today!
- Back to School Health and Resource Fair at CASA, 8 am – 12 pm. Learn more!
- Housing Authority of Bexar County will have supplies and food from 11 am – 1 pm.
SUNDAY, JULY 28
- Real Life Community Church backpack giveaway, 6pm. Click here to learn more.
- Reclaim Church supply giveaway, 10:30 am- 3pm. Click here to learn more!
TUESDAY, JULY 30
- Back2School at Pica Pica, 9 am – 1 pm: picapicaplaza.com/event/back-to-school-event-2/
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
- Harlendale ISD and Univision host “Back to School Bash” with free backpacks and supplies 8:30-11:30 am
- iCode Stone Oak Back to School Bash 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. https://icodeschool.com/stoneoak/events/
- District 2 Back to School Bash at the DOSEUM, 5:30- 7:30 pm! District 2 citizens can register today!
- Empower House Back to School Fair 11 am – 1 pm. Learn more!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
- Acts of Hope Back to School Supply Event! 12- 2 pm. Click here to register!
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
- 1st Back to School Bash at 1400 E Grayson St, 2-5 pm. Register today!
SUNDAY, AUGUST 10
- PACC Back to School Bash, 3455 Martin Luther King Drive. 12- 2 pm. Register for your FREE tickets today!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 13
- Back to School Bash with District 1, 10 am – 1 pm. Click here to learn more!
COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAMS
The following organizations have various programs that may provide services that could help your family with back to school resources.
- Christian Assistance Ministry
- Chrysalis Ministries
- Communities in Schools
- Guadalupe Community Center
- Salvation Army of Bexar County
- “We Got Your Back” supply giveaway by Valot General Contractors! If you are in need of supplies, fill out the application!
***Check out our district calendars post if you are not sure when your school begins.***