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Needs one final detail
Before traveling: Supplies are usually first come, first served. Registration, student attendance, residency, school enrollment or identification may be required. Recheck the linked organizer source shortly before leaving home.
| Date / time | City / county | Event / venue | Address | What is offered | Requirements / notes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1:00 PM–5:00 PM |
Rock Spring Walker County |
Walker County Schools Kids’ Day Saddle Ridge Elementary School |
9858 N Hwy 27, Rock Spring, GA 30739 | Free school supplies, immunizations, and vision, dental and hearing screenings. | Official school calendar confirms the event date, time and campus. Supplies are available while quantities last. | Source-backed | Walker County Schools calendar |
4:00 PM–6:00 PM |
Moultrie Colquitt County |
Moultrie Police Backpack Giveaway Moultrie Police Department |
128 1st St SW, Moultrie, GA 31768 | Free backpacks for children. | Children are encouraged to attend. Distribution is while supplies last. | Source-backed | WCTV |
6:00 PM–9:00 PM |
Marietta Cobb County |
Cobb County Police National Night Out Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center |
2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008 | Free backpacks and school tools, public-safety activities, food trucks and fireworks. | No registration required. Backpacks and school tools are available while supplies last. | Confirmed | Cobb County |
6:00 PM–9:00 PM |
Grovetown Columbia County |
2026 National Night Out Back-to-School Bash Liberty Park |
1040 Newmantown Rd, Grovetown, GA 30813 | School supplies, free food, free haircuts, vendors and family activities. | Hosted by the Grovetown Police Department. Supplies are distributed while quantities last. | Confirmed | City of Grovetown |
9:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Atlanta Fulton County |
Atlanta Public Schools Back-to-School Bash Georgia World Congress Center — Hall C1 |
285 Andrew Young International Blvd NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 | School supplies, health and wellness services, community resources and family activities. | Only for currently enrolled Atlanta Public Schools students. An APS student ID is required; onsite registration is scheduled from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. | Confirmed | Atlanta Public Schools |
9:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Valdosta Lowndes County |
City of Valdosta Back-to-School Community Block Party Unity Park |
301 E Central Ave, Valdosta, GA 31601 | Free school supplies, food, music, family activities and haircuts for students. | School supplies are distributed while supplies last. | Confirmed | City of Valdosta |
10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Blairsville Union County |
11th Annual Backpack 2 School Bash First United Methodist Church |
938 Hwy 515 West, Blairsville, GA 30512 | Free backpacks, school supplies, lunch and family activities. | For Union County families. Pre-registration is required; the organizer states that walk-up registrations will not be accepted. | Confirmed | Backpack 2 School Bash |
10:00 AM–4:00 PM |
Savannah Chatham County |
Back-to-School Community Event Fellwood Park |
Savannah, GA 31415 | Free school supplies, family activities, food, games and prize giveaways. | The event was rescheduled to August 1. Confirm the exact park meeting area before traveling. | Source-backed | WTOC |
11:00 AM–4:00 PM |
Atlanta Fulton County |
Mary Parker Foundation Family Fun Fest The Junction |
2800 Campbellton Road SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 | Back-to-school backpack giveaway, community resources, live music, food and children’s activities. | Free and open to the community. Backpacks are expected to be distributed while supplies last. | Confirmed | Mary Parker Foundation |
11:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Savannah Chatham County |
Savannah Police Back-to-School Bash — Abercorn SPD Community Engagement Center |
6600 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31405 | Backpacks filled with school supplies. | One of two Savannah Police distribution locations. More than 600 backpacks are planned across both sites; while supplies last. | Source-backed | WTOC |
11:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Savannah Chatham County |
Savannah Police Back-to-School Bash — Waters Avenue Savannah Impact Program |
2005 Waters Ave, Savannah, GA 31404 | Backpacks filled with school supplies. | One of two Savannah Police distribution locations. More than 600 backpacks are planned across both sites; while supplies last. | Source-backed | WTOC |
11:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Thomasville Thomas County |
Community Mental Health Awareness Back-to-School Program Thomas County Public Library |
201 N Madison St, Thomasville, GA 31792 | Free back-to-school supplies and food. | The source does not explicitly promise backpacks. Supplies are limited. | Source-backed | WCTV |
12:00 PM–4:00 PM |
Buford Gwinnett County |
Back-to-School Community Giveaway Raising Cane’s — back parking lot |
3300 Buford Dr, Buford, GA 30519 | Pre-filled backpacks and school supplies for students and families. | Open to the community, first come, first served while supplies last. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. | Source-backed | The JOY FM / organizer |
Time not published |
Decatur DeKalb County |
2nd Annual Back 2 School Bash: Backpacks & Beyond Giveaway Midway Recreation Center |
Decatur, GA — confirm the street address with the organizer | Backpacks, school supplies, food, games, live DJ and family activities. | The organizer confirms the rescheduled August 1 date and Decatur venue, but the public page does not publish a start time. Registration does not guarantee a backpack. | Verify time | The R&R Alliance |
10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Mableton Cobb County |
The Road to Success Back-to-School Drive Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre |
5239 Floyd Road SW, Mableton, GA 30126 | Free bookbags and school supplies, health screenings, haircuts, teacher raffles and family activities. | All giveaway items are available while supplies last. | Confirmed | Cobb County |
10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Lawrenceville Gwinnett County |
One Life Church Back to School Community Impact One Life Church |
787 Paden Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30044 | Backpacks, school supplies, books, family goodie bags, food, snacks and haircut coupons. | Free for the entire family. Giveaways are available while supplies last. | Confirmed | One Life Church |
11:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Savannah Chatham County |
Back-to-School Bash Community event site |
106 Easy St, Savannah, GA 31406 | School supplies, sports physicals, haircuts, food and music. | The source does not explicitly promise backpacks. Supplies are limited. | Source-backed | WTOC |
July 27 validation changes
- Removed every active listing dated through July 26, 2026, from the public upcoming table.
- Corrected the Blairsville organizer address to 938 Hwy 515 West and added the no-walk-up-registration rule.
- Added newly verified organizer listings in Atlanta, Decatur and Lawrenceville.
- Removed the Triple Blessing event because its verified location is Jacksonville, Florida—not Georgia.
- Withheld the Park Tavern benefit/collection listing because it was not verified as a direct public backpack pickup.
- Withheld the Morrow showcase and an Augusta Dream Center candidate pending a current direct 2026 organizer source.
Georgia Backpack Giveaway FAQs
Where can I find free backpack giveaways near me in Georgia?
Use the search field to filter this calendar by city, county, event, venue or address. Open the source link to confirm details before traveling.
Do I need to register or RSVP?
Requirements vary. Some events require advance registration, school enrollment, residency documentation or student attendance. Others are first come, first served.
Are backpacks guaranteed?
No. Most organizers distribute backpacks or school supplies only while quantities last. Arrive early and verify inventory with the organizer.