🎒 Looking for Free Back-to-School Supplies? Here's Where to Go!

Back-to-school shopping can get expensive, but the good news is there are organizations across Chicago helping families get ready for the new school year.

From free backpacks and school supplies to health screenings, family activities, and college resources, these events are designed to help students start the school year strong.

Here's a look at some upcoming events:

📅 August 7

Claretian Associates Back-to-School Event

🕙 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM📍 South Brandon Avenue & East 91st Street, Chicago

Free backpacks and school supplies while supplies last.

📅 August 7

Project H.O.O.D. Trunk Party

🕓 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM📍 6620 S. King Drive, Chicago

Resources for students heading to college, plus community information and giveaways.

📅 August 8

GRO Community Back-to-School Bash

🕛 Noon to 5:00 PM📍 259 E. 111th Street, Chicago

Backpacks, school supplies, food, entertainment, and community resources.

📅 August 8

Bud Billiken Parade & Festival

Chicago's largest back-to-school celebration returns with family activities, community organizations, and school readiness resources throughout Bronzeville.

📅 August 13

Institute for Nonviolence Chicago

🕐 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM📍 4942 W. Hubbard Street, Chicago

Free school supplies and community resources.

📅 August 14

Ready to Rise Back-to-School Bash

🕐 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM📍 Chicago Ridge Mall444 Chicago Ridge MallChicago Ridge, Illinois

Backpacks, school supplies, and family activities.

📅 August 15

Together Chicago CP4P Celebration

🕓 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM📍 2306 W. Maypole Avenue, Chicago

Backpacks, entertainment, and neighborhood resources.

📅 August 19

SWOP Back-to-School Giveaway

📍 2744 W. 63rd Street, Chicago

School supplies available while supplies last.

📅 August 21

Breakthrough Home Court

🕓 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM📍 339 N. St. Louis Avenue, Chicago

Backpacks, school supplies, games, and community resources.

📅 August 21

ALSO Book Bag Giveaway

📍 1410 N. Leavitt Street, Chicago

📅 August 22

ALSO Book Bag Giveaway

📍 3201 W. Chicago Avenue, Chicago

📅 August 22

Enlace Back-to-School Bash

🕙 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM📍 2759 S. Harding Avenue, Chicago

Family fun, school supplies, and educational resources.

🎒 South Suburban Organizations to Watch

These organizations often announce backpack giveaways throughout August:

• 📍 New Faith Baptist Church International

  
  

  25 Central Avenue, Matteson

• 📍 Country Club Hills Recreation Center

  
  

  4709 W. 179th Street, Country Club Hills

• 📍 Prairie-Hills School District 144

  
  

  3015 W. 163rd Street, Markham

• 📍 Grant A Wish, Inc.

  
  

  1136 E. 93rd Street, Chicago

• 📍 Gyrls In The H.O.O.D. Foundation

  
  

  Chicago

💬 COMMUNITY QUESTION

Know of a back-to-school giveaway we missed?

Drop the date, time, and location in the comments, and we'll help spread the word.

730 BOOM Radio is committed to connecting our community with resources that make a difference. And please be sure to double check the listed events as 730 Boom Radio is not responsible for misinformation. All events are subject to change and 730 Boom Radio may not be aware of those changes so please plan accordingly. Thanks

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