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**
SCHOOL DISTRICT SPECIFIC
ALAMO HEIGHTS ISD
Please check with school counselors about individual needs.
JUDSON ISD
All elementary students in Judson will receive school supplies from the school on the first day of school.
NORTHSIDE ISD
Please check with school counselors about individual needs.
SOUTHWEST ISD
Pre-K through 8th grade students will have school supplies provided for the 23-24 school year.
EVENTS
SATURDAY JULY 29
- Harlendale ISD and Univision host “Back to School Bash” with free backpacks and supplies 8:30-11:30 am
- Epworth United Methodist Church backpack giveaway 9:00am- 1:00pm. Learn more on their Facebook page
- KLRN Back to School at St Marys University 10:00 am- 1:00 pm. Free, family friendly event with supplies for school aged children.
- Life Church hosts “Back to School Bash” 11:00 am- 1:00 pm with worship, food, and a back to school message.
- “We Got Your Back” at Broosters Ice House 12:00-4:00 pm. If you are in need of supplies, fill out the application: https://lnkd.in/gcK8Y35P
- Back to School Blast at Community Bible Chapel in Pleasanton starting at 3:00 pm. Free food and backpacks while supplies last.
- Back to School Bash at Bread of Life Ministries Church, 11:00 am- 3:00 pm. Free food and backpacks while supplies last.
SUNDAY JULY 30
- Real Life Community Church offering drive through supplies until 6:00 pm or receive a backpack after 9:30 or 11:15 am services. Click here to learn more.
- Bella on the Vine Summer Fest 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. FREE family event! Follow on Facebook for more information
TUESDAY AUGUST 1
SATURDAY AUGUST 5
- Eastside Alive 10:00 am- 2:00 pm. Free tickets available on Eventbrite.
- City Council District 5 hosts at Burbank HS 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. Follow on Facebook for more information.
- iCode Stone Oak Back to School Bash 9:00 am- 12:00 pm. https://icodeschool.com/stoneoak/events/
- JBSA Fort Sam hosts Back to School Bash at Salado Creek Park 9:30 am – 12:30 pm. For DoD id holders families only.
SUNDAY AUGUST 6
SUNDAY AUGUST 13
- Blastin Back to School at Greenline 9:00-11:00 am; 12:00 – 2:00 pm. Free and open to the public.
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
***Check out our district calendars post if you are not sure when your school begins.***