Updated and validated public-web calendar of Louisiana backpack giveaways, school-supply distributions, and registration-based assistance. Verify the linked organizer source before traveling because times, eligibility, and supply limits can change.
| # | Status | Date / Time | City | Giveaway | Location | What families can receive | Eligibility / Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 11, 2026 9:00 AM–until supplies are gone |
Baton Rouge | Ultimate School Supply Giveaway The Inspiration Center / St. Paul Baptist Church |
The Inspiration Center 5509 Winbourne Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70805 |
One school-supply bag per child while supplies last. | Child must be present; first-come, first-served. | Organizer bulletin Verify source ↗ |
| 2 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 11, 2026 9:00 AM–11:00 AM |
Monroe | Super Saturday Backpack Giveaway Children’s Coalition / Super Saturday partners |
Children’s Coalition campus 117 Hall Street, Monroe, LA 71201 |
Free backpacks, family activities, and community resources. | A waiver may be required. Confirm age and child-attendance rules. | Event listing Verify source ↗ |
| 3 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 11, 2026 9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | Back 2 School Bash & Community Health Fair Family Service / YMCA partners |
ExxonMobil YMCA 7717 Howell Place Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70807 |
Backpacks, school supplies, community resources, and health-fair services. | Social-flyer listing; confirm remaining details with the host. | Organizer social post Verify source ↗ |
| 4 | DATE PASSED | Fri, July 17, 2026 4:00 PM–5:00 PM |
Shreveport | Annual Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway Rice & Kendig Injury Lawyers |
Rice & Kendig office 912 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71104 |
Free backpacks for local students while supplies last. | Drive-thru only; no walk-ups were listed. The organizer’s July 17 date is retained over a conflicting third-party listing. | Organizer social post Verify source ↗ |
| 5 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | Annual Back to School Bash Nichollas D. Perkins Don’t Think Just Run Foundation |
Capitol Elementary School 4141 Gus Young Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA |
Backpacks filled with school supplies. | Student had to be present with an adult. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 6 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | District 7 Pack the Sack Back to School Event Councilwoman Twahna P. Harris / City-Parish District 7 |
MLK Community Center 4000 Gus Young Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70802 |
School supplies, resources, children’s activities, and giveaways while supplies last. | Official City-Parish calendar time retained where it differed from a media roundup. | Government calendar Verify source ↗ |
| 7 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 18, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Zachary | Back 2 School Block Party Councilman Brandon Noel |
Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church 22911 Reames Road, Zachary, LA |
School supplies while supplies last, plus family activities and refreshments. | Retained as a 2026 archive listing. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 8 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 18, 2026 8:00 AM–10:00 AM |
Alexandria | Annual School Supply Giveaway Walker Kia |
Walker Kia Coliseum Boulevard location, Alexandria, LA |
Free school supplies while available. | Retained as a 2026 archive listing. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 9 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 18, 2026 Morning distribution window |
New Orleans | NOLA Back 2 School Fest NOLA Back 2 School Fest partners |
Xavier University of Louisiana Outside the University Center, New Orleans, LA |
A backpack with school supplies for eligible registered students. | Pre-registration required; official information lists K–6 students in the New Orleans area. | Official event site Verify source ↗ |
| 10 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 18, 2026 Verify with organizer |
Pineville | Community Back to School Bash Zion Hill Church |
Zion Hill Church Pineville, LA |
Uniforms, shoes, school supplies, hygiene products, and resources. | Exact time and street address were not published in the accessible roundup. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 11 | DATE PASSEDNEW | Sat, July 18, 2026 9:00 AM–11:00 AM |
New Orleans | Ochsner Children’s / YEP Back-to-School Giveaway Ochsner Children’s / Youth Empowerment Project |
New Orleans East Youth Opportunity Center 12000 Hayne Boulevard, New Orleans, LA |
Backpacks and school supplies through a drive-through distribution. | Added to the completed-event archive during the July 28 review. | Official news release Verify source ↗ |
| 12 | DATE PASSEDNEW | Sat, July 18, 2026 11:00 AM–2:00 PM |
New Orleans | Energize NOLA Community Fair & Back-to-School Giveaway Entergy New Orleans |
Joe W. Brown Recreation Center 5601 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70127 |
Free school supplies and community resources. | Added to the completed-event archive during the July 28 review. | Official organizer page Verify source ↗ |
| 13 | DATE PASSED | Jul 21–23, 2026 Store hours; while supplies lasted |
Alexandria | 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway BeMobile Verizon |
BeMobile Verizon 3601 North Boulevard, Alexandria, LA 71301 |
Free backpack filled with essential school supplies. | No purchase necessary; first-come, first-served while supplies lasted. | Official organizer page Verify source ↗ |
| 14 | DATE PASSED | Jul 21–23, 2026 Store hours; while supplies lasted |
Natchitoches | 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway BeMobile Verizon |
BeMobile Verizon 707 Keyser Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71457 |
Free backpack filled with essential school supplies. | No purchase necessary; first-come, first-served while supplies lasted. | Official organizer page Verify source ↗ |
| 15 | DATE PASSED | Jul 21–23, 2026 Store hours; while supplies lasted |
Ruston | 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway BeMobile Verizon |
BeMobile Verizon 809 N. Trenton Street, Ruston, LA 71270 |
Free backpack filled with essential school supplies. | No purchase necessary; first-come, first-served while supplies lasted. | Official organizer page Verify source ↗ |
| 16 | DATE PASSED | Jul 21–23, 2026 Store hours; while supplies lasted |
West Monroe | 13th Annual Backpack Giveaway BeMobile Verizon |
BeMobile Verizon 111 Warren Drive, West Monroe, LA 71291 |
Free backpack filled with essential school supplies. | No purchase necessary; first-come, first-served while supplies lasted. | Official organizer page Verify source ↗ |
| 17 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 10:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Mandeville | Back to School Bash at Pelican Park Children’s Museum of St. Tammany / community partners |
Pelican Park — Brown Gym 64674 Pelican Drive, Mandeville, LA |
Free backpacks for the first 250 eligible students, plus family activities. | Child had to be present; public coverage listed ages 4 and older. | Organizer calendar Verify source ↗ |
| 18 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Baker | Back to School Supplies for Success Baker Chamber of Commerce |
Baker event site 3325 Groom Road, Baker, LA |
School supplies and book bags while supplies lasted, plus food and activities. | A City of Baker student had to be present. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 19 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Baker | Third Annual Community School Supply Giveaway Backpacking Educational Opportunities / community organizers |
Community event site 5050 Groom Road, Baker, LA |
Free school-supply giveaway. | Separate from the Baker Chamber event at 3325 Groom Road. | Eventbrite listing Verify source ↗ |
| 20 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Alexandria | Alexandria Housing Authority Back to School Bash Alexandria Housing Authority |
Charles Hayward Activity Center 2586 Loblolly Lane, Alexandria, LA |
School supplies, family activities, games, and resources. | Registration required; for students and parents of Alexandria Housing Authority properties. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 21 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
New Orleans | Back to School Community Fun Day Louisiana Freedmen Missionary Baptist General Association |
Desire/Florida Multi-Service Center 3250 Industry Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 |
Backpack giveaway plus games, prizes, community resources, and food. | Organizer social listing; archived after the event date. | Organizer social post Verify source ↗ |
| 22 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Zachary | Greater Economic Empowerment Back to School Event Greater Economic Empowerment and Development Corporation |
Greater Philadelphia Baptist Church 24497 Cook Road, Zachary, LA |
Free school supplies, backpacks, health screenings, and family resources. | Archived after the event date. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 23 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 11:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | McKowen Baptist Church Back-to-School Bash McKowen Baptist Church |
McKowen Baptist Church 1255 Louise Street, Baton Rouge, LA |
Bookbags and school supplies, plus food, activities, drawings, screenings, and resources. | Pre-registration was encouraged. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 24 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 11:00 AM–3:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | PBC Youth Back 2 School Bash Progressive Baptist Church Youth Department |
Progressive Baptist Church 998 Julia Street, Baton Rouge, LA |
Free backpacks and school supplies, food, games, music, and haircut giveaway. | Archived after the event date. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 25 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 1:00 PM–3:30 PM |
New Orleans | Second Annual New Orleans Backpack Giveaway Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys / Keyala Cottrell |
Treme Recreation Community Center 900 N. Villere Street, New Orleans, LA |
432 backpacks filled with school-supply kits. | First-come, first-served; student was expected to attend with a parent or guardian. | Official organizer page Verify source ↗ |
| 26 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 8:00 AM–11:00 AM |
Destrehan | Annual Backpack Extravaganza United Way of St. Charles / Blessed to Be a Blessing |
Jerusalem Shriners Center 1940 Ormond Boulevard, Destrehan, LA |
500 backpacks, school supplies, and hygiene kits; first 200 cars were offered a $25 gift card. | St. Charles Parish residents only; child had to be present; valid ID or utility bill required. | School-system source Verify source ↗ |
| 27 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 9:00 AM–11:00 AM |
Baton Rouge | District 6 Back 2 School Giveaway Councilman Cleve Dunn Jr. |
District 6 Council Office 9048 Airline Highway, Baton Rouge, LA |
Free backpacks and school supplies. | First-come, first-served while quantities lasted. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 28 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 9:00 AM–11:00 AM |
St. Gabriel | Back to School Pep Rally EnVision Youth Ministry |
Iberville Christian Center St. Gabriel, LA — verify the event entrance/address |
School supplies, food, sports physicals, resources, inflatables, and face painting. | The accessible roundup named the venue but did not publish a complete street address. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 29 | DATE PASSED | Sat, July 25, 2026 9:30 AM–12:00 PM |
New Orleans | Third Annual Project Backpack Scott Vicknair Injury Lawyers |
Five O Fore Golf 3800 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70125 |
1,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies. | Registration link was provided on the organizer page. | Official organizer page Verify source ↗ |
| 30 | DATE PASSED | Sun, July 26, 2026 10:00 AM |
New Orleans | Annual Backpack Giveaway InspireNOLA Charter Schools |
McDonogh 35 Senior High School 4000 Roneagle Way, New Orleans, LA |
Free backpacks and supplies while they lasted. | The event was open to the public and is now archived. | Local-news follow-up Verify source ↗ |
| 31 | DATE PASSED | Sun, July 26, 2026 2:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | 11th Annual Project 70805 Back to School Expo Project 70805 and community partners |
Jewel J. Newman Community Center 2013 Central Road, Baton Rouge, LA |
School supplies while supplies lasted. | First-come, first-served. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 32 | DATE PASSED | Sun, July 26, 2026 3:00 PM–6:00 PM |
Cottonport | Backpack and School Supplies Giveaway Community partners |
Jo on the Go 659 Indian Bayou Road, Cottonport, LA |
Backpacks and school supplies, plus pizza, drinks, a bounce house, and gift-card giveaway. | Archived after the event date. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 33 | STARTED / CONTACT FIRST | Mon, July 27, 2026 Started July 27; call location for inventory |
Multiple Louisiana locations | Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway Affordable Home Furnishings |
Participating Affordable Home Furnishings showrooms Use the organizer’s store locator |
Brand-new backpacks, free to the public. | No purchase necessary; first-come, first-served while inventory lasts. Confirm participation and stock before traveling. | Statewide roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 34 | TODAY — VERIFY NOW | Tue, July 28, 2026 10:00 AM–12:00 PM or until supplies run out |
Lafayette | Good Fight Foundation Backpack Giveaway The Good Fight Foundation |
Service Chevrolet Cadillac 1212 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Lafayette, LA |
Free backpacks packed according to Lafayette Parish School System supply lists. | First-come, first-served. Because this event is today, verify inventory and any line cutoff before traveling. | Local-news event report Verify source ↗ |
| 35 | VERIFY FIRST | Thu, July 30, 2026 5:00 PM–7:00 PM |
Thibodaux | Back-2-School Giveaway Aetna Better Health Louisiana / community partners |
Moses Community Center 1310 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301 |
Back-to-school giveaway; exact distribution contents were not specified on the host calendar. | Contact the host before traveling to confirm backpacks/supplies, eligibility, and quantities. | Health-plan calendar Verify source ↗ |
| 36 | REGISTRATION / CONTACT | Thu, July 30, 2026 9:00 AM–4:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | Back-to-School Supply Pickup Unstuck Ministries |
Unstuck Ministries 12015 Justice Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 |
A new backpack filled with school supplies and books for approved applicants. | Application-based support for qualifying single mothers with children in Pre-K–8; contact organizer before pickup. | Official program site Verify source ↗ |
| 37 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM |
Baton Rouge | Charles “Dep” Jones Back To School Giveaway Councilwoman Carolyn Coleman — District 10 |
Ben Johnson Building 1339 North Street, Baton Rouge, LA |
School-supply giveaways, health screenings, food, and community resources. | CORRECTED July 28: the current WAFB roundup lists the Ben Johnson Building, replacing the previously published Leo S. Butler location. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 38 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–until supplies are gone |
Zachary | Annual Back to School Supply Giveaway Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Zachary Committee |
Zachary High School gymnasium 4700 Main Street, Zachary, LA 70791 |
School supplies for elementary, high school, and college students. | Attendees are asked to bring at least one canned good for the Zachary Food Pantry. | Official city page Verify source ↗ |
| 39 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Shreveport | 7th Annual HTS Community Back-to-School Outreach & Resource Fair HTS Community |
HTS Community Resource Hub 2627 Centenary Boulevard, Suite B, Shreveport, LA |
Free backpacks, school supplies, music, educational support, and health-resource tables. | Confirm supply and child-attendance rules with HTS. | Local-news guide Verify source ↗ |
| 40 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | ABW Sisterhood Back 2 School Bash ABW Sisterhood / Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church of Scotlandville |
Greater Mt. Carmel Baptist Church 1414 Sora Street, Baton Rouge, LA |
School supplies for the first 100 students, plus activities and library-card services. | First 100 students only; verify child-attendance rules. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 41 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | Back to School Wellness Expo Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge |
Family Service of Greater Baton Rouge 4727 Revere Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA |
Free school supplies and wellness/community resources. | A child must be present to receive school supplies. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 42 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
New Orleans | Back to School Boogaloo Manning Family Children’s / community partners |
Joe W. Brown Park Recreation Center 5601 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70127 |
Free school supplies, haircuts, health services, food, and family activities. | Confirm supply limits before traveling. | Official hospital calendar Verify source ↗ |
| 43 | VERIFY FIRST | Sat, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Delhi | Back-to-School Giveaway Community partners |
The Learning Center 730 Louisiana Street, Delhi, LA |
Back-to-school distribution; exact contents require confirmation. | Secondary regional guide; contact the venue before traveling. | Regional event guide Verify source ↗ |
| 44 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 1, 2026 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | Ascend Life Church Back-to-School Giveaway Ascend Life Church |
BREC Nairn Drive Park 2800 Nairn Drive, Baton Rouge, LA |
Free backpacks and school supplies. | Confirm supply quantities before traveling. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 45 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 1, 2026 8:00 AM–until supplies are gone |
Lafayette | Lafayette City Marshal’s Backpack Giveaway Lafayette City Marshal’s Office |
Destiny of Faith Church 409 Patterson Street, Lafayette, LA |
More than 800 clear and mesh backpacks for Lafayette Parish students. | Student must be in the vehicle; drive-through distribution. | Official organizer page Verify source ↗ |
| 46 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 1, 2026 9:00 AM–11:00 AM |
Shreveport | Common Ground Back-to-School Giveaway Common Ground Community |
Common Ground Community Center 6806 Southern Avenue, Shreveport, LA |
Backpacks and school supplies while supplies last. | Child must be present; confirm remaining rules with the organizer. | Local-news guide Verify source ↗ |
| 47 | VERIFY FIRST | Sat, August 1, 2026 9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | Just Kids Dental Back-to-School Event Just Kids Dental / Aetna Better Health Louisiana |
Just Kids Dental 5151 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA |
Back-to-school event; exact distribution contents were not specified on the accessible calendar. | Contact the host to confirm free backpacks or supplies before attending. | Health-plan calendar Verify source ↗ |
| 48 | VERIFY FIRST | Sat, August 1, 2026 Verify with organizer |
Pineville | Back-to-School Splash Bash Community partners |
Kees Park Splash Pad Pineville, LA |
Backpacks and food, plus a splash-pad event. | Child must be present; accessible coverage did not publish the exact time. | Local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 49 | UPCOMINGNEW | Sat, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | New Jerusalem Baptist Church School Supply Giveaway New Jerusalem Baptist Church |
New Jerusalem Baptist Church 1627 Thomas H. Delpit Drive, Baton Rouge, LA |
Free school supplies; all students are welcome. | Newly added from the July 28 WAFB update. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 50 | UPCOMINGNEW | Sat, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | Bayou Dreams Foundation Back to School Event Bayou Dreams Foundation |
Second Baptist Church 914 N. Acadian Thruway West, Baton Rouge, LA |
Back-to-school supplies and community resources. | A child must be present to receive supplies. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 51 | UPCOMINGNEW | Sat, August 1, 2026 2:00 PM–while supplies last |
Kenner | 4th Annual Back to School Jam City of Kenner |
Susan Park Gym 502 Veterans Boulevard, Kenner, LA 70062 |
Free school-supply giveaway. | Child must be present; while supplies last. | Official city notice Verify source ↗ |
| 52 | VERIFY FIRSTNEW | Sat, August 1, 2026 5:00 PM |
DeRidder | Back to School Giveaway C & B Community Organization |
Beauregard Parish Fair Exhibit Hall DeRidder, LA 70634 — verify the fairground entrance |
Free back-to-school giveaway. | Official city calendar confirms the event and venue; verify the exact entrance/address before traveling. | Official city calendar Verify source ↗ |
| 53 | UPCOMING | Sun, August 2, 2026 12:00 PM–5:00 PM |
Gonzales | Back to School Bash Community partners |
Carver Park 616 W. Tobey Avenue, Gonzales, LA |
School supplies and family activities. | Confirm supply quantities and any eligibility rules before traveling. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 54 | UPCOMING | Sun, August 2, 2026 1:00 PM–3:00 PM |
Port Allen | Blessings from Braelynn Back-to-School Giveaway Blessings from Braelynn |
Community event site 3975 Rosedale Highway, Port Allen, LA |
Back-to-school supplies while available. | Confirm child-attendance and supply-limit rules. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 55 | UPCOMINGNEW | Sun, August 2, 2026 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | Faith Seventh-Day Adventist Church Back-to-School Event Faith Seventh-Day Adventist Church |
Faith Seventh-Day Adventist Church 7330 Mickens Road, Baton Rouge, LA |
Each child receives a backpack; free braids and haircuts are also listed. | Newly added from the July 28 WAFB update. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 56 | UPCOMINGNEW | Sun, August 2, 2026 1:00 PM–4:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | Next Level Youth Development Academy Back-to-School Event Next Level Youth Development Academy |
Sports Academy 1002 Laurel Street, Baton Rouge, LA |
Free school supplies. | Child must be present to receive supplies. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 57 | REGISTRATION / CONTACT | Mon, August 3, 2026 1:00 PM–5:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | EBRPHA Backpack and School-Supply Distribution East Baton Rouge Parish Housing Authority |
Zion Terrace 5958 Cadillac Street, Baton Rouge, LA |
Backpacks and school supplies for registered participants. | Registration required; child must be present. Verify eligibility and remaining registration capacity. | Official agency site Verify source ↗ |
| 58 | UPCOMINGNEW | Tue, August 4, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Baton Rouge | Louisiana Excel Care Back to School Bash Louisiana Excel Care |
MLK Community Center 4000 Gus Young Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA |
Free school supplies, backpacks, prizes, and community resources. | Newly added from the July 28 WAFB update. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 59 | UPCOMINGNEW | Fri, August 7, 2026 1:00 PM–2:00 PM |
Jennings | Never Alone Back-to-School Backpack Drive Never Alone / community partners |
Marcus Cain Park Jennings, LA — verify the park entrance |
Backpacks, uniforms, and school supplies. | Newly added from the current statewide KATC roundup. | Statewide roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 60 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 8, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Richwood | Richwood Back-to-School Bash Town of Richwood / community partners |
Richwood Park 2917 Robinson Road, Richwood, LA |
Backpacks, school supplies, and family activities. | Confirm supply quantities before traveling. | Community calendar Verify source ↗ |
| 61 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 8, 2026 4:00 PM–8:00 PM |
Mer Rouge | Back-to-School Bash Hosted by CONSUMED Young Adults CONSUMED Young Adults |
High school ballfield South 14th Street, Mer Rouge, LA |
Backpacks and school supplies, plus community activities. | Open to the public; no registration was listed. | Community calendar Verify source ↗ |
| 62 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 8, 2026 9:00 AM–12:00 PM |
Port Allen | Community Health and Back-to-School Event Capital Area Human Services |
Williams and Lee Park 749 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen, LA |
School supplies, book bags, and health-and-wellness resources. | For West Baton Rouge Parish residents. | Updated local-news roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 63 | REGISTRATION / CONTACT | Sat, August 8, 2026 9:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Baton Rouge / Gardere | Back to School PACK-A-PRAYER BTCOC |
Highland Creek 1221 Gardere Lane, Suite J, Baton Rouge, LA 70820 |
Backpacks and school supplies. | Check Eventbrite for ticket or registration requirements and remaining capacity. | Eventbrite listing Verify source ↗ |
| 64 | UPCOMINGNEW | Wed, August 12, 2026 5:30 PM–8:00 PM |
New Iberia | Teche Growers Association Ag After Hours Back to School Bash Teche Growers Association |
Harvest Room 301 W. St. Peter Street, New Iberia, LA |
The event’s stated goal is 100 fully stocked backpacks for local students. | RSVP is encouraged; confirm how and when backpacks will be distributed. | Statewide roundup Verify source ↗ |
| 65 | UPCOMING | Sat, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM–3:00 PM |
Shreveport | Back to School Giveaway & Celebrity/Influencer Basketball Game Keeping Families Connected / Stormy Watts |
Community event site 547 E. 79th Street, Shreveport, LA 71106 |
Free school supplies, resources, on-site support, food, music, and giveaways. | Free Eventbrite-listed event; verify ticket or registration requirements. | Eventbrite listing Verify source ↗ |
Volunteers of America Southeast Louisiana
4152 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119
Backpacks and school supplies for homeless and at-risk students.
This is an ongoing assistance program, not a guaranteed public walk-up distribution. Contact VOASELA for referral or distribution details.
Official program page ↗