Florida Backpack Giveaways & Free School Supplies 2026

5:30–7 PM — 10500 SE 36th Ave.; free community event; 352-671-6235.

4–6 PM — Mission Community Church; Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers, FL; School-supply giveaways, family activities and community resources.

Access: Registration is required; organizer phone: 239-940-8911.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

2–7 PM — Largo Public Library; 120 Central Park Dr., Largo, FL 33771; Clean pre-owned children’s and teen apparel, school supplies and related items.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

4–6 PM — 3930 E. Silver Springs Blvd.; school-year support and supplies; 352-282-7706.

5 PM — Milander Center for Arts & Entertainment / Milander Park, 4800 Palm Ave., Hialeah, FL 33012; free school supplies, music, children’s activities and National Night Out programming.

Access: Children must be present to receive giveaways; supplies are available while they last.

Validation note: Official city date corrected to July 31 during the July 27 audit.

9–11 AM — Hart Memorial Library, 211 E. Dakin Ave.; free giveaway.

4–6 PM — Total Wireless, 12192 NW 7 Ave., North Miami, FL 33168; free backpack event.

Access: Supplies are limited; review the registration listing before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 27, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM–Noon — 3624 Causeway Blvd.; children’s activities, school supplies, health resources and family support.

8 AM–4 PM — 5827 Corporate Way, Suite 135; backpacks, supplies, physicals and immunizations; 561-612-6524.

9 AM–Noon — Legacy Park Multipurpose Center; 15400 Peggy Rd., Alachua, FL 32615; Free backpacks and school supplies.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM–2 PM — 2551 NE 98th St.; free food and school supplies.

10 AM–2 PM — 680 Mayport Rd.; K–5 block party with food, face painting and school-supply backpack giveaway; 904-249-5511.

11 AM–1 PM — New Beginnings Community Church; 401 Yelvington Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755; Giveaways, food, haircuts, health screening and family activities.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

11 AM — North Greenwood Recreation & Aquatic Complex; 905 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755; Free backpacks, school supplies, books, immunizations and vaccinations.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

11 AM–4 PM — University of Miami Lakeside Patio Stage, 1306 Stanford Dr.; free family event and giveaways.

Access: RSVP listed.

10 AM–Noon — Johnny L. Tigner Community Center, 445 SW 2nd St.

10 AM–Noon — 1199 S. Woodland Blvd.; backpacks with supplies; one per child while supplies last.

Access: In-person registration day of event.

10 AM–2 PM — Cardinal Cove at Carver Recreation Complex; 239 Cardinal St., Eustis, FL 32726; School supplies, family activities and community resources.

Access: Registration is required on the organizer page.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

8:30–11 AM — Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Ave.; backpacks and supplies; 772-462-1521.

10 AM–2 PM — SWAG Family Resource Center, 807 SW 64th Terrace; school supplies and community resources.

Access: Organizer registration form available.

9–11 AM — W.E. Harris Community Center Gym; 400 E. Harris St., Hastings, FL 32145; School-supply giveaway, community resources, physicals and immunizations.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM–1 PM — 1001 W. 49th St.; free school-supply giveaway.

Access: RSVP listed.

9 AM–1 PM — 550920 U.S. Hwy 1; school supplies and family resources.

9 AM–Noon — Hillsborough County Fairgrounds; walk-up backpack giveaway, vendors and kid zone.

10 AM–1 PM — Community event site; 155 County Road 315 N., Interlachen, FL 32148; School supplies and family activities.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM — The Sanctuary at Mount Calvary Church; 2360 Kings Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32209; Backpacks and school supplies while supplies last, plus refreshments.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

9 AM — CYE Enterprises Warehouse; 1605 Rowe Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32208; Approximately 1,300 backpacks with pencils, notebooks and other school supplies.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM–2 PM — North Florida Educational Institute, 6803 Arques Rd.; backpacks, school supplies and free physicals.

Access: Confirm physical availability and any registration rules.

Validation note: Corrected address and source July 22; duplicate NFEI row removed.

Noon–2 PM — 2212 N. Myrtle Ave.; free giveaway.

10 AM–1 PM — 4855 Town Center Pkwy.; free school-supply giveaways.

10 AM–1 PM — Florida Blue River City Marketplace; 13249 City Square Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32218; Free backpack and school-supply giveaway.

Access: RSVP required through Florida Blue.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

9–11 AM — 2550 Fouraker Rd.; free back-to-school event.

3–6 PM — iNKMe Stitch & Printz; 5054 Timothy Ln., Jacksonville, FL 32210; School supplies, snacks and family activities.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

Noon–2 PM — Kingdom Transitions Global Impact Church; 5926 Normandy Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32205; Free school supplies and backpacks.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10:30 AM–1:30 PM — Open Arms Community Church, 2763 Dunn Ave., Jacksonville, FL 32218; backpacks, grade-appropriate supplies and family-support resources.

Access: Student must be present with a parent or legal guardian.

Validation note: Added from the July 24 Action News Jax update.

10 AM–2 PM — 1385 Delmar St., Jacksonville, FL; backpacks, free haircuts and family activities.

Access: Child must be present to receive a backpack.

Validation note: Added from the July 24 Action News Jax update.

9–11 AM — The Carpenter’s Shop; 1601 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville, FL 32211; School supplies for children in the Arlington area.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

11 AM–1 PM — Sulzbacher Village; 5455 Springfield Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32208; Five hundred backpacks with school supplies, food, community resources and limited free physicals.

Access: Physicals are first-come, first-served.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM–2 PM — Sweetwater Church of Christ; 7009 Wilson Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32210; Free backpacks, school supplies and food.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM–1 PM — 3636 University Blvd. S.; backpacks, school supplies and physicals.

3 PM — 811 Edgewood Ave. S., Jacksonville, FL 32205; free backpack and a $25 school-supply gift card for reserved participants.

Access: Call or text 904-888-3159 to reserve a spot.

Validation note: Added from the News4JAX July 24 update.

10 AM–Noon — 3831 W. Vine St.; backpacks with supplies; one per child while supplies last.

Access: In-person registration day of event.

10 AM–2 PM — 3200 Roberts Lane; backpacks, supplies, food, music and activities; 561-433-4339.

10 AM–Noon — Northbridge University / former Florida Technical College Lakeland campus; backpacks with supplies.

Access: In-person registration day of event.

9–11 AM — Family Support Services Administration Building; 8560 Ulmerton Rd., Largo, FL 33771; Free back-to-school resources and supply giveaway.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

Noon–4 PM — Dorsey Park, 1701 NW 1st Ave.; organizer social listing; confirm quantities and registration.

Validation note: Public listing; organizer details should be reconfirmed.

10 AM–2 PM — Miami Edison Senior High School, 6161 NW 5th Ct., Miami, FL 33127; backpack and back-to-school giveaway.

Access: Confirm distribution and child-attendance rules before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 27, 2026 validation audit.

11 AM–5 PM — 10900 NW 7th Ave.; free back-to-school celebration.

Access: RSVP listed.

11 AM–1 PM — Samuel K. Johnson Youth Center, 1350 NW 50th St.; school-supply-filled backpacks and activities.

Access: RSVP listed.

11 AM–1 PM — VOUS Church, 17801 NW 2nd Ave.; free back-to-school event.

Access: RSVP listed.

11 AM–Noon — American Legion Post 250; 2608 Black Creek Dr., Middleburg, FL 32068; Back-to-school supply giveaway.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM–1 PM — 50 David Rd.; free resource fair; 850-997-3555.

Time not published — Golden Gate Community Park, Pavilion 1; free and open to the community.

Validation note: Time was not published in the accessible listing; confirm before attending.

9–11 AM — Tree of Life Church, 2132 Shadowlawn Dr.; giveaways and resources.

10 AM–1 PM — Florida Blue North Miami Center, 13665 Biscayne Blvd.; free backpacks, school supplies, children’s activities and resources.

Access: No membership required; maximum three backpacks per household; parent or guardian must attend with children.

Validation note: Corrected city and details July 22 from Florida Blue announcement.

11 AM–4 PM — 1700 NW 60th Ave.; community event supporting students; 352-256-8167.

10 AM–2 PM — 3100 SW College Rd.; child must be preregistered.

Access: Child must be preregistered.

9 AM–1 PM — 3510 Moody Ave., Orange Park, FL; school items, games and family activities.

Access: Child must be present to receive items; food and drinks may be sold separately.

Validation note: Added from the July 24 Action News Jax update.

11 AM–2 PM — 1320 S. Chickasaw Trail; school supplies, food, entertainment and family activities.

10 AM–2 PM — Barnett Park, 4801 W. Colonial Dr.; free backpack giveaway.

Access: Registration listed.

10 AM–Noon — 12900 Challenger Pkwy.; one backpack per child while supplies last.

Access: In-person registration day of event.

11 AM–2 PM — John H. Jackson Neighborhood Center, 1002 Carter St.; backpack giveaway.

9–11 AM — 2500 W. Colonial Dr.; backpack and school-supply giveaway.

10 AM–1 PM — Daffin Park, 320 Kraft Ave.; approximately 600 backpacks filled with supplies; child must be present.

Access: First come, first served.

10 AM–Noon — 12520 Pines Blvd.; one backpack per child while supplies last.

Access: In-person registration day of event.

8 AM–3 PM — Sandhill Crane Park, 2355 SE Scenic Park Dr.; first 100 children; 561-286-9828.

Access: Registration required.

11 AM–3 PM — Safety Harbor City Park; 940 7th St. S., Safety Harbor, FL 34695; Free back-to-school community event and school-supply support.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

11 AM–1:30 PM — The Shops at Sunset Place, 5701 Sunset Dr.; free back-to-school celebration.

Access: RSVP listed.

10 AM–Noon — 20505 S. Dixie Hwy.; hundreds of backpacks with supplies.

Access: In-person registration day of event.

4–7 PM — Deuces Park, 2184 9th Ave. S.; backpacks while supplies last, food and family activities.

10 AM–1 PM — Florida Blue Sunrise Center; 1970 Sawgrass Mills Circle, Sunrise, FL 33323; Free backpack and school-supply giveaway with children’s activities and community resources.

Access: No membership required; maximum three backpacks per household; parent or guardian must attend with children.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM–Noon — 2415 S. Adams St.; 850-590-6300.

1–3 PM — 2870 N. Meridian Rd.; free supplies; 850-422-3657.

10 AM–1 PM — 201 N. Westshore Blvd.; school-supply giveaways; 813-282-9910.

10 AM–2 PM — Citrus Park Town Center; 19th annual fair and bash.

10 AM–Noon — 3251 W. Hillsborough Ave.; one backpack per child while supplies last; 813-288-0110.

Access: In-person registration day of event.

8 AM–Noon — 5406 N. 56th St.; free backpacks, supplies and family activities.

Access: Free ticket registration listed.

2–5 PM — 9008 Harney Rd.; free backpack and school supplies.

11 AM–3 PM — 6500 Powell Rd.; free community event; 352-461-0134.

1–3 PM — 50 NW Main St.; backpacks filled with supplies.

10 AM–2 PM — Newton Park & Farnsworth Pool, 1 Surprise Dr.; backpack and school-supply giveaway while supplies last.

Validation note: Official city pages conflict: the event page/calendar says 10 AM–2 PM, while a city news alert says 11 AM–4 PM. Confirm with the city before attending.

1–4 PM — Clearwater Community Volunteers Center; 133 N. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755; Free back-to-school event and supply support.

Access: Registration is required.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

1–4 PM — Foundation for a Drug-Free World Florida Chapter; 41 N. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33755; Free backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens and other school supplies.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

2–6 PM — Anything But Basic; 5028 Plymouth St., Jacksonville, FL 32205; School supplies while they last and free food.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM–2 PM — Mama Tried Barbershop; 3115 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207; Free haircuts and school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

11 AM–1 PM — A. Philip Randolph Heritage Park; 1096 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32206; School supplies, food, music, face painting and raffles.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

11 AM–3 PM — 4801 W. Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32808; back-to-school giveaway and family event.

Access: No registration listed; supplies are first come, first served and children should attend with a parent or guardian.

Validation note: Added during the July 27, 2026 validation audit.

9 AM–Noon — 185 S. Semoran Blvd.; free back-to-school event.

11 AM–2 PM — 5510 W. Colonial Dr.; backpacks, supplies, haircuts, food and resources; info@mccommunitycare.org.

9 AM–Noon — Treasure Coast Toyota of Stuart, 5101 SE Federal Hwy.

Access: Registration required.

1 PM — Gethsemane Missionary Baptist Church, 302 Wallis St.; 850-345-3191.

11 AM–2 PM — 5301 S. Westshore Blvd.; 813-412-8104.

10 AM–5 PM daily — Clearwater Public Library System; Multiple Clearwater library locations; Free backpacks and school supplies for students in grades K–12, August 3–6.

Access: Confirm participating branch and daily availability before visiting.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

4–7 PM — MOCA Plaza, 770 NE 125th St., North Miami, FL; backpack giveaways, family activities and National Night Out programming.

Access: North Miami residents receive first priority; bring proof of residency and have children present.

Validation note: Official city listing supersedes the earlier 3 PM start time.

5–8 PM — Parks & Recreation Department, 17051 NE 19th Ave.; free school-supply giveaway and health fair.

4:30–6:30 PM — Community event site; 1000 Lakeview Rd., Clearwater, FL 33756; Free school-supply support for students.

Access: Advance reservation is required.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

5–7 PM — Clearwater First Nazarene; 1875 Nursery Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764; Free backpacks filled with school supplies while supplies last, plus family activities.

Access: Child must be present to receive a backpack.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

5–7 PM — Dr. Joe Lee Smith Center, 415 Stone St.; free school-supply giveaway.

6–8 PM — Deese Memorial Park, 18283 State Road 47; free giveaway; 352-538-0352.

3–6 PM — Let’sCo! Oldsmar; 301 Woodlands Pkwy., Suite 3, Oldsmar, FL 34677; Free school supplies and an ice cream social.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

4–7 PM — Heart of West Lakes Wellness Center, 710 S. Tampa Ave.; school-year resources and supplies.

Access: Registration required.

10 AM–4 PM — Pine Hills area; free community day and school-year resources.

Validation note: Confirm the exact venue with the organizer.

9 AM–Noon — Auburndale Community Center; free back-to-school community event.

6–9 PM — Hernando Park, 205 E. Fort Dade Ave.; free backpack giveaway while supplies last.

Noon–5 PM — 2K Ranch; 6067 Tangerine Ave., Bunnell, FL 32110; School-supply giveaway and community event.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

Noon–4 PM — Osswald Park, 2220 NW 21st Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311; back-to-school giveaway and community activities.

Access: Confirm child-attendance and supply rules before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 27, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM–Noon — Fort Pierce Church of the Nazarene, 611 Gardenia Ave.; backpacks and supplies; 772-465-1622.

11 AM — Abyssinia Missionary Baptist Church; 10325 Interstate Center Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32218; School-supply giveaways for students and teachers.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

11 AM–3 PM — 15128 Max Leggett Pkwy.; 200 book bags and supplies.

10 AM — Planet Skate Roller Park; 9441 Lem Turner Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32208; Back-to-school drive with raffle prizes, face painting and music.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

12:30 PM — Boys & Girls Club Youth Education Center, 555 W. 25th St.; school supplies, games, vendors, music and food trucks.

Access: School supplies available while they last.

Validation note: Corrected start time and venue details July 22.

11 AM–1 PM — Matthew W. Gilbert Middle School; 1424 Franklin St., Jacksonville, FL 32206; Backpacks and school supplies.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

11 AM–2 PM — New Life International Church, 6429 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL; community back-to-school event with school-supply support and family services.

Access: Confirm any preregistration requirements for health services before traveling.

Validation note: Later local reporting moved this event from August 2 to August 8 and changed the time to 11 AM–2 PM.

11 AM–3 PM — 6912 Buffalo Ave., Panama Park, Jacksonville, FL; free school supplies.

Access: All are welcome; confirm supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added from the News4JAX July 24 update.

4–6 PM — St. Paul AME Church; 6910 New Kings Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32219; School supplies, food, haircuts and nail services.

Access: Confirm organizer requirements and supply availability before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 22, 2026 validation audit.

10 AM; doors open 9 AM — The Potter’s House International Ministries, 5119 Normandy Blvd.; backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and physicals on a first-come basis.

Access: All are welcome; distribution is first-come, first-served.

Validation note: Corrected start time and details July 22.

10 AM–2 PM — William F. Sheffield Regional Park, 3659 New Berlin Rd., Jacksonville, FL 32226; backpacks, school supplies, music, games and food trucks.

Access: Registration is required; supplies are available while they last.

Validation note: Replaced the regional roundup with the direct organizer source during the July 27 audit.

10 AM–2 PM — 1155 E. 21st St.; supplies, school physicals, food and entertainment.

August 8–9 — Miami Beach Convention Center, Hall D, 1901 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach, FL; free uniforms, backpacks, school supplies, sneakers and meals. Session times vary by registration; the Sunday afternoon session is 1–4 PM.

Access: Pre-registration and a valid QR code are required. A registered K–12 student must attend; adults may not collect items without the student present.

Validation note: Updated to session-based timing and direct registration requirements during the July 27 audit.

9 AM–1 PM — Jackson North Medical Center, 160 NW 170th St., North Miami Beach, FL 33169; backpacks, school resources and community health services.

Access: Confirm giveaway quantities and any registration requirements before traveling.

Validation note: Added during the July 27, 2026 validation audit.

11 AM–2 PM — Orange Park Mall, 1910 Wells Rd., Orange Park, FL; superhero-themed activities plus free backpacks and school supplies in JCPenney Court.

Access: Backpacks and school supplies are first come, first served while supplies last.

Validation note: Added from the July 24 Action News Jax update.

Time not published — Riviera Beach Marina, 190 E. 13th St.; backpacks, supplies, haircuts, food and music; 561-385-4469.

10 AM–2 PM — 3881 N. Monroe St.; 850-296-8775.

9:01 AM–1:01 PM — Raymond James Stadium, 4201 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.; 30,000 backpacks, medical/dental/vision services, haircuts, food and entertainment.

Access: Backpack and medical registration available.

10 AM–2 PM — Westshore Plaza, 255 Westshore Plaza; free back-to-school event.

9 AM–1 PM — 6414 N. 30th St.; haircuts, vision resources and school-year support; 813-593-3924.

Access: Registration listed.

11 AM–1 PM — Kia of Wesley Chapel, 28555 State Rd. 54; 250-backpack giveaway.

Noon–4 PM — 495 S. Pearl Lake Causeway, Unit 1; free school-supply giveaway.

2–6 PM — 508 Suggs Rd.; 100 backpacks listed; 407-703-4504.

Access: Registration required.

10 AM — 755 Lumsden Rd.; up to 1,500 backpacks with supplies.

1–5 PM — 2029 NW 27th Ave.; free back-to-school drive.

Access: RSVP listed.

Noon–3 PM — Gilbert McQueen Park, 650 W. Lake Mann Dr.; free school-year sendoff.

11 AM–4 PM — Ace Hardware, 9382 Woodville Hwy.

9 AM–3 PM — Main Street Zephyrhills, 38435 5th Ave.; free event.

10 AM–1 PM — Miami Dade College Hialeah Campus, 1780 W. 49th St.; food and backpack distribution.

Access: RSVP listed.

Date/time TBD — Gifford Youth Achievement Center, 4875 43rd Ave.; free backpacks and supplies; 772-794-1005.

Validation note: No confirmed 2026 date or time was published.