Whether you are in need of free school supplies or you are in a position to donate school supplies for those in need, I hope you find this list of school supply giveaways helpful. Below are details on locations and events across Northeast Ohio where backpacks and school supplies will be given to area children.

Information for 2018 giveaways are currently being updated and the TBA's below will be updated as soon as we find out more. If you know of a location that isn't listed, please submit the details here. Thanks!

FREE School Supply Giveaways Across Northeast Ohio

FREE School Backpacks at The Cellular Connection

Verizon Premium Wireless Retailer is donating 100,000 backpacks full of school supplies to children through its annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway. More than 400 participating TCC stores across the U.S. are inviting local families to bring their children to the store to pick up a backpack filled with school supplies. Supplies are given away on a first come, first served basis. Please CALL your local store before visiting. {Find Out More}
When: Sunday, July 22, 2018; 1pm-4pm
Locations: All stores should have a limited amount of backpacks. Please Call your local store to confirm before visiting. {Find a store}

FREE Annual Youth Summit & Cleveland Metropolitan School District
Back to School Fair

This annual event includes information booths and youth workshops. Free back to school supplies, while supplies last. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 4, 2018; 9am-1:30pm (doors open at 8am)
Where: Public Auditorium, 500 Lakeside Ave., Cleveland, OH 44114
Contact: (216) 838-FACE

FREE School Supply Giveaway at Dover Foursquare Church

School supply giveaway, plus fun, games and prizes. One day only, while supplies last. Children must be present to receive supplies. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 4, 2018; 9am-12pm
Where: Wing Center, 302 E. Slingluff Ave., Dover, OH 44622

FREE School Supply Giveaway at Alliance Friends Church

Free Backpacks, basic school supplies, lunch provided. There will be games, fun, and music for all. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 4, 2018; 10am-2pm
Where: 1307 W. State St., Alliance, OH 44601

First Annual “Little Bags, Big Dreams” Free Book Bag Giveaway at First United Methodist Church of Akron

Need a little help preparing your children for back to school? Don’t worry! We’re here to lend a helping hand! Local families can swing by the church and pick up FREE book bags. One book bag will be given out to each child in attendance, while supplies last. Mark your calendars and make plans to join us! This event is FREE!
When: Sunday, August 5, 2018; 1pm-5pm
Where: First United Methodist Church of Akron located at 263 E. Mill St. Akron, OH 44308
Contact: Brandy Draper, Christian Education Coordinator at 1umcbrandy@gmail.com

FREE Bethel Slavic Village Backpack Giveaway

Slavic Village Community Organizations and Local Schools are coming together to host a community Back to School Fair! Bethel Slavic Village community will be providing backpacks, school supplies, inflatables and games, outdoor activities, family portraits, face-painting, cold water, cotton candy, and snow cones. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018; 10am-2pm
Where: Cleveland Central Catholic, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105

FREE Back-to-School Safety and Wellness Extravaganza

Free school supplies for beginners through the 5th grade. Interactive Safety Stations: school bus safety, sun safety, car seat safety, family education trailer, and much more! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018; 11am-1:30pm
Where: Carroll County Fairgrounds, 106 Kensington Rd. NE, Carrollton, OH 44615; (330) 627-4866 ext. 57

FREE Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway

Enjoy food and fun with inflatables, hot dogs, face painting, games, and a raffle for a family fun gift basket! All elementary and middle school kids attending will receive a backpack filled with supplies to start school. Packaged socks and underwear will also be given away. Registration is required here. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018; 11am-2pm
Where: Gentlebrook Young Adult Center Community Complex, 880 Sunnyside St. SW, Hartville, OH 44632

FREE Lakewood New Life Church's Let's Love Lakewood

Let's Love Lakewood is a free event for the entire community. FREE backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away, first come, first served. Your child must be present to receive a backpack. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018; 12pm-2pm
Where: 14224 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107

FREE 71st Street Festival & Back 2 School Giveaway

Bring the kids out for a day of fun with free school supplies, free haircuts, bounce house, OMG Game Truck, snow cones, and cotton candy! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018; 12pm-6pm
Where: St. Timothy MBC Parking Lot, 71st & Carnegie Ave., Cleveland, OH 44103
Cost: FREE (Registration is required.)

FREE Back-to-School Blast & Fun Day at North Canton Church of Christ

Please make plans to attend and receive a limited number of FREE school supplies. We ask that children be present to receive supplies. (If children cannot be present, adults may get school supplies starting at 11:30am with child’s birth certificate, social security card, or another form of ID, while supplies last). Enjoy hot dogs, snow cones, snacks, and drinks. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018; 3pm-5pm
Where: 1301 E. Maple St., North Canton, OH 44720

FREE City Kids Care Back to School Giveaway & Lock-in

Ages 6-13. Free admission, Food and Drinks, backpacks and school supplies, unlimited jump time and free jump socks, Laser tag, Rock climbing and a movie will be shown with free popcorn.
When: Saturday, August 11, 2018 9pm-8am (overnight)
Where: Extreme Air Trampoline Park, 360 McClurg Rd., Youngstown, OH 44512
Contact: (330) 623-4127

Oberlin Community Back-to-School Block Party

OCS is having the annual Block Party where free school supplies will be given to Oberlin City School Students. There will be music, ice cream, free school supplies, and more! {Find Out More}
When: Friday, August 17, 2018; 2pm-4pm
Where: Oberlin Community Services, 285 S. Professor St., Oberlin, OH 44074
Cost: FREE

FREE Summit for Kids Family Expo

Parents and children are invited to the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron to enjoy fun and educational activities, free back-to-school items, and more. Admission is free. Spiderman will be back! {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 18, 2018
Where: John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: FREE

FREE Back-to-School Block Party

Hair Geek Studios, Not Just October, and DreamAWig are presenting their 2nd Annual Backpack Giveaway. The event will feature lots of giveaways, live entertainment, and food. Their goal is to keep the kids engaged and encouraged to be great the upcoming school year. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 18, 2018
Where: Hair Geek Studios, 365 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44311
Cost: FREE
Contact: (330) 319-0062

Summit For Kids Family Expo

Summit for Kids is an annual family expo. Parents and children are invited to the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron to enjoy fun and educational activities, free back-to-school items, and more. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 18, 2018; 10am-3pm
Where: John S. Knight Center, 77 E. Mill St., Akron, OH 44308
Cost: FREE

FREE North Hill Back-to-School Community Day

Free Back to School Supplies, food, haircuts, and health information. {Find Out More}
When: Saturday, August 18, 2018; 11am-3pm
Where: North Hill Church of Christ, 897 Columbia Ave., Akron, OH, 44310
Cost: FREE

The Salvation Army of Painesville & Lake County

Call for details on how to get back to school supplies.
(440) 354-3774

Catholic Charities Community Services of Summit County

Provides free school supplies for students in grades kindergarten through 8th to low-income families in Summit County. {Find Out More}
(330) 475-0091

Remember, if you know of a location that isn't listed, please submit the details here. Thanks!