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. Please note that often registration is required and children must be present to receive a backpack.
Many Thanks to Goodwill our Back to School Sponsor. Visit your neighborhood Goodwill store for all your back to school shopping needs!
ABCs of thrift shopping
Before the kids go back to school, head to Goodwill to brush up on your ABCs of thrift shopping!
Amazing finds!
Whether your kiddo is heading off to Kindergarten or college, Goodwill carries a variety of new and donated goods including jeans, uniforms, backpacks, shoes and electronics to start the school year out right.
Budget friendly!
At Goodwill, you can find products that are typically 50-90% less than large retailers. Don’t miss an opportunity to save even more August 5-7 during Ohio’s tax-free weekend.
Community strengthening!
Shopping at Goodwill helps support programs a comprehensive network of local programs like job training, hot meal programs, parenting classes and more. Every year, Goodwill supports thousands of individuals with programming that provides a hand-up, not just a hand-out.
FREE School Supply Giveaways in Northeast Ohio
FREE School Backpacks at The Cellular Connection {Find Out More}
Where: Participating TCC stores around the country will be hosting events to give away free backpacks filled with school supplies for local students. On a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last. (One backpack per child.) You can find your closest store by putting in your zip code or town/state here.
When: Sunday, July 31, 2022
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}
FREE Cuyahoga County Family Fun Day
Pick up free health and safety information for children and enjoy fun activities, games, music, food trucks, and giveaways that include back-to-school supplies. Plus, meet members of local safety forces and K9 officers, and Bearcat, a massive armored vehicle, will also be on display. {Find Out More}
Where: Public Square, Cleveland, OH 44113
When: Thursday, August 4, 2022
FREE School Supply Giveaway at Alliance Friends Church
Alliance Friends Church is hosting the community backpack giveaway in the Family Life Center. No registration is needed for those who are looking to receive school supplies. {Find Out More}
Where: 1307 W. State St., Alliance, OH 44601
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022
FREE Back-to-School Blast at North Canton Church of Christ
The first 900 school-aged children (K-12th Grade) present will receive school supplies. This event is for Stark County residents only! Children must be present to receive supplies. [REGISTER] {Find Out More}
Where: 1301 E. Maple St., North Canton, OH 44720
When: Saturday, August 6, 2022
FREE Cuyahoga Metropolitan Housing Authority's School Supply Giveaway
Each event features music, ice cream, food, vaccines, resources, and a backpack giveaway! {Find Out More}
When:
• Friday, August 12, 2022: Outhwaite Homes, 2452 E. 46th St., Cleveland, OH 44104 (All Carver Park and Outhwaite residents are invited)
• Tuesday, August 16, 2022: Woodhill Homes, 2491 Baldwin Rd., Cleveland, OH 44104 (All Woodhill residents are invited)
• Friday, August 19, 2022: Lakeview Terrace, 1290 W. 25th St., Cleveland, OH 44113 (All Lakeview Terrace residents are invited)
• Friday, August 26, 2022: Riverside Park, 17800 Paramount Ave., Cleveland, OH 44135 (All Riverside residents are invited)
FREE School Supply Giveaway at The Dover Summit {Find Out More}
Where: 302 E. Slingluff Ave., Dover, OH 44622
When: Saturday, August 13, 2022
FREE Back-to-School Block Party
Join Hair Geek Studios for the 5th annual Back to School Block Party and enjoy food, fun, crafts, free haircuts, and back-to-school giveaways. {Find Out More}
Where: Hair Geek Studios, 365 S. Main St., Akron, OH 44311 (South Main Street Block, between Cedar Rd. & Exchange)
When: Sunday, August 14, 2022
More Options to Come:
Note: The following events were held in previous years. When current information is available, details will be updated for this year. Thank You!
FREE Back 2 School Health & Wellness Drive-Thru [REGISTRATION REQUIRED] {Find Out More}
Where: Ravenna High School, 6589 North Chestnut St., Ravenna, OH 44266
When: TBA for 2022
FREE Back-to-School Safety & Wellness Extravaganza {Find Out More}
Where: Carroll County Fairgrounds, 106 Kensington Rd. NE, Carrollton, OH 44615; (330) 627-4866 ext. 57
Cost: FREE
When: TBA for 2022
FREE Pull up on me…Back to School Supply Giveaway [REGISTER] {Find Out More}
Where: The Church C.O.G.I.C Pastor Kennedy G. Lockhart, 7541 Kinsman Rd., Cleveland, OH 44104
When: TBA for 2022
FREE City Kids Care Annual Back-to-School Giveaway & Fun Day {Find Out More}
Where: City Kids Care, Inc. 3940 Hillman St., Youngstown, OH 44512
When: TBA for 2022
FREE North Hill Gospel Concert & Community Day {Find Out More}
Where: North Hill Church of Christ, 897 Columbia Ave., Akron, OH, 44310
When: TBA for 2022
FREE Back 2 School Supplies Giveaway [REGISTER] {Find Out More}
Where: Euclid Creek Reservation, 850 Euclid Creek Pkwy., Cleveland, OH 44121
When: TBA for 2022
FREE Lakewood New Life Church's Let's Love Lakewood {Find Out More}
Where: 14224 Detroit Ave., Lakewood, OH 44107
When: TBA for 2022
FREE East Canton Church of God's Back-to-School BASH! {Find Out More}
Where: East Canton Church of God, 201 Nassau St. E, East Canton, OH 44730
When: TBA for 2022
FREE Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway [REGISTER] {Find Out More}
Where: Passion Church in Lake High School, 436 Kings Church Rd., Uniontown, OH 44685
When: TBA for 2022
FREE St. Philip Neri Family Center Back-to-School Giveaway {Find Out More}
Where: 799 E. 82nd St., Cleveland, OH 44112
When: TBA for 2022
FREE Bethel Slavic Village Backpack Giveaway {Find Out More}
Where: Cleveland Central Catholic, 6550 Baxter Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105
When: TBA for 2022
Oberlin Community Back-to-School Block Party {Find Out More}
Where: Oberlin Community Services, 285 S. Professor St., Oberlin, OH 44074
When: TBA for 2022
Thank you for the information. Much appreciated.
Mara,
Thanks for letting me know. I’ve added it to the list.
Take Care,
Danielle
Patty,
The phone numbers are listed for each of the locations. If you give them a call, they should be able to direct you on how to donate. Thanks for checking.
Have a great day!
Danielle
Thanks for letting me know. I’ve update the listing with the details.
Take Care,
Danielle