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One-day book bag giveaway event, held on Saturday, August 10th, 2024. Hours are 12 pm-5 pm.


Held at YouTurn campus (4344 North 34th Avenue) and Skinner Magnet (4304 North 33rd Street).


2,500 free book bags will be given away to K-12 students; no documentation is needed.


Other family activities are offered at the event.

School Supplies giveaway Saturday, August 3, 2024, 2 pm-4 pm, South Omaha Location.

Distribution is first come, first served. Limited supplies are available.

Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.
Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.
Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.

Free school supplies and backpacks are available to children in need via the Ramblin' Rose bus, and at the regular Effingham location. The bus travels to towns in the seven-county area to provide the supplies.

School clothing is also available from the bus, or families may choose to receive a voucher and shop for their clothing at Second Hand Rose Resale Shoppe in the Effingham Catholic Charities location.

School backpack and supply distribution for grades pre-K-12. Proof of school enrollment for each child is required, regardless of location.

For 2024, distribution is Friday, August 9th through Saturday, August 10th at the following locations:

-- The Salvation Army Renaissance Village Campus (3612 Cuming Street, Omaha) - August 9th-10th at 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm, or until supplies have been exhausted. Walk-up distribution only; backpacks will be distributed in the gymnasium.

-- The Salvation Army Kroc Center (2825 Y Street, Omaha) - August 9th-10th at 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm, or until supplies have been exhausted. Walk-up distribution only. Enter the Kroc Center campus off of 27th Street (on the east end of the property).

-- Westroads Mall (10000 California Street, Omaha) - August 10th at 10 am-1 pm, or until supplies have been exhausted. Drive-thru distribution only. The distribution will take place in the mall's northeast parking lot, just north of JC Penney.

Back-To-School Physicals are provided to K-12 students in need by Des Moines University students, under the supervision of licensed clinicians. Services include physicals, dental screenings, vision testing, and immunizations (as needed). No appointment or insurance required. Vaccines will be available for eligible individuals. Translators available at the event. Free backpacks to all who attend!

Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.
Offers Back to School Supplies to low income children in each of the 7 counties it serves.
Provides school supplies and pays school fees for children in preschool through 12th grade.

The program services the following schools: Hiawatha, Everest and Horton Schools in Brown County, KS, Highland, Riverside and Troy Schools in Doniphan County, KS, Falls City and Humbolt Schools in Richardson County, NE and Craig, Mound City and South Holt Schools in Holt County, MO.

Provides school supplies and one school uniform at no cost.

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School Supplies
School Clothing

Back to School Bash offers free school supplies for students, grades K-12, that are in need (while supplies last).


For the 2024-25 school year, the Back to School Bash will be held at the John R. Grubb YMCA, located at 1611 11th Street, on Aug 18th, from 2 pm-5 pm. The Bash also provides entertainment such as a sports jamboree, local entertainment, barber and beauty shops and a community resource fair.

Provides donated school supplies for area children.
Last event ended Saturday, July 29, 2023. Date(s) for 2024 TBD.

This event promotes health education, back-to-school preparation, live entertainment, and family fun.

Children attending can select a backpack filled with school supplies, while supplies last. Free health screenings are offered.

School supplies are for the children of Adams County entering grades Kindergarten to 12th grade. Registration is in July, with distribution just before school starts.

Offers a Back to School Giveaway each August. The program provides free school supplies and backpacks to the K-12 students of the Ankeny Community School District and those who attend school in Ankeny. For giveaway dates and location, or to inquire about donating, please contact Ankeny Schools Community Engagement department at 515-289-3960.

Giveaway location: Prairie Ridge Middle School 1010 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023

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School Supplies Donation Programs
School Supplies

Provides backpacks filled with school supplies to area children to ensure a successful start to the school year.

Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.
Provides school supplies for school aged children in need.
Provides donated school supplies for area children.

Provides free school supplies and book bags in the fall for income eligible students Pre-K through high school in Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties. In some cases fees for extra curricular activities may be covered for income eligible junior and senior high school students.

Contact your local Two Rivers Regional Council office to schedule an appointment for school supplies in July.

Thrift shop with vouchers provided by most churches, government offices, and community agencies.

School supply distribution.

Santa's workshop provides Christmas presents.

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School Supplies
Clothing Vouchers
Thrift Shops
Christmas Programs
Offers Back to School Supplies to low income children in each of the 7 counties it serves.