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30Ongoing or future Missouri listings
11Official-source public events
6Newly added in this audit
23Expired July 25–26 rows removed
Missouri Calendar: July 28–August 28, 2026
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| # | Date / time | City / area | Event / location | Giveaway and access details | Validation | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ongoing through August 28, 2026 Appointment / program schedule |
Boone County / Columbia | Voluntary Action Center Back-to-School Program Voluntary Action Center resource program, Boone County |
Eligible Boone County children can receive backpacks filled with grade-appropriate school supplies. Before you go: Eligibility and appointment procedures apply; contact VAC before visiting. |
Restricted / program | Voluntary Action CenterOfficial organizer |
| 2 | Ongoing through August 3, 2026 Branch schedules vary |
Multiple Missouri communities | Gateway Region YMCA Annual School Supply Drive Gateway Region YMCA branches and partner programs |
Backpacks and school supplies are collected and distributed through YMCA branches and community partners. This is not one statewide walk-up distribution. Before you go: Contact the nearest branch for recipient eligibility, pickup timing and remaining availability. |
Donation drive—not walk-up | Gateway Region YMCAOfficial organizer |
| 3 | Ongoing through August 9, 2026 Partner distribution schedule |
Park Hill / Northland | ReplenishKC / Park Hill Backpack Program Park Hill PTA Clothing Center and partner sites |
Backpacks and school supplies support Park Hill students through local partner distribution. Before you go: This is not a single public walk-up giveaway; confirm referral or pickup details with the program. |
Donation drive—not walk-up | ReplenishKCOfficial organizer |
| 4 | Tuesday, July 28, 2026 11:00 AM–1:00 PM and 3:00–6:00 PM |
Chillicothe / Livingston County | Back-to-School Bonanza New July 27 Calvary Baptist Church, Chillicothe, MO |
Free backpacks and school supplies for Livingston County students entering kindergarten through 12th grade. Before you go: Advance registration closed July 12. Publish for already-registered families; others should call before traveling. |
Restricted / program | KCHI / local program noticeEstablished local source |
| 5 | Wednesday, July 29, 2026 5:30–6:30 PM |
St. Joseph | Patterson Legal Group Backpack Giveaway East Hills Shopping Center, 3702 Frederick Ave, St. Joseph, MO 64506 |
Free backpacks filled with school supplies while supplies last. Before you go: Child must be present with an adult. Arrive early. |
Official source | Patterson Legal GroupOfficial organizer |
| 6 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Chaffee | Empower Life Back-to-School Bash The Signal Event Center, 113 S Main St, Chaffee, MO |
Backpacks filled with supplies, free haircuts, manicures, lunch, games, a clothing swap and giveaways. Before you go: RSVP requested. Recheck the district notice or contact the listed organizers before attending. |
Official source | Kelso C-7 School DistrictOfficial school district |
| 7 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Jackson | Jackson Church of Christ Back-to-School Bash New July 27 Jackson Church of Christ, 310 N Shawnee Blvd, Jackson, MO 63755 |
The first 100 school-age children receive backpacks with school supplies; food, games and prizes are also planned. Before you go: Free public event. Confirm quantities with the church before traveling. |
Secondary source—call first | KHIS Radio community calendarEstablished local calendar |
| 8 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Kansas City | Grace Baptist Church Annual Backpack Giveaway 8524 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64138 |
Annual school backpack giveaway announced by the organizer. Before you go: Check the organizer post or call before traveling for supply limits and any student-presence requirement. |
Grace Baptist Church organizer postOrganizer social | |
| 9 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Carthage | Casa de Sanidad Back-to-School Bash 9575 County Lane 173, Carthage, MO 64836 |
Free bilingual community back-to-school event announced by Casa de Sanidad. Before you go: The organizer post does not clearly itemize backpack quantities; confirm inventory before travel. |
Casa de Sanidad organizer eventOrganizer social | |
| 10 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Kansas City | KCPS Fest 2026 New July 27 East High School, 1924 Van Brunt Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64127 |
KCPS families can receive free backpacks, school supplies and on-site health screenings at the drive-through event. Before you go: KCPS families should register and secure a time slot before attending. |
Official source | Kansas City Public SchoolsOfficial school district |
| 11 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 11:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Kansas City | 7th Annual Operation Backpack Swope Park entrance at 67th St and Swope Pkwy, Kansas City, MO |
Backpacks, school supplies, books, tablets, hotspots and family resources are distributed while supplies last. Before you go: Kansas City, Missouri residents only. Organizer states no walk-ups; follow registration/distribution instructions. |
Official source | City of Kansas City, MissouriOfficial government |
| 12 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 12:00–4:00 PM |
St. Louis | RNSS8 Rides N’ School Supplies Charity Car & Bike Show New July 27 O’Fallon Park Rec Complex, 4343 W Florissant Ave, St. Louis, MO 63115 |
Organizers plan to distribute 1,200 free JanSport backpacks filled with school supplies while supplies last, alongside scholarships and family activities. Before you go: Free backpack distribution is while supplies last. The organizer ticket page was used for the ZIP code. |
Official source | Rides N’ School Supplies organizer listingOrganizer event page |
| 13 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:00–4:00 PM |
St. Louis | Boys & Girls Clubs Back-to-School Fair Powered by Chase Mathews-Dickey Club, 4245 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63115 |
Free backpacks while supplies last, sports equipment, community resources and after-school program information. Before you go: Children and families; arrive early because backpacks are limited. |
Official source | Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. LouisOfficial organizer |
| 14 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 9:00–10:30 AM |
Pacific | Pacific High School Back-to-School Bash Pacific High School cafeteria, Pacific, MO |
Backpacks, hygiene products, school supplies and shoes are available through the school resource event. Before you go: Confirm district eligibility and available quantities before travel. |
Official source | Meramec Valley R-III School DistrictOfficial school district |
| 15 | Saturday, August 1, 2026 Appointment time assigned by email |
Nixa | Nixa Back-to-School Bash New July 27 Apex Activity Center, Nixa High School campus, Nixa, MO |
Each participating student receives a backpack, hygiene supplies, grade-level school supplies, clothing, shoes and additional resources. Before you go: For Nixa Public Schools K–12 students needing assistance. Initial sign-up and assigned appointment time are required. |
Restricted / program | Nixa Public SchoolsOfficial school district |
| 16 | Sunday, August 2, 2026 Referral / appointment |
St. Louis | NCJW St. Louis Back to School! Store St. Louis area; location supplied to referred families |
Registered elementary-age children receive a new backpack, school supplies, books, personal-care items, coats and more. Before you go: Referral and advance registration through partner agencies are required. |
Restricted / program | NCJW St. LouisOfficial organizer |
| 17 | Tuesday, August 4, 2026 5:00–7:00 PM |
Republic | Backpacks & Beyond Price Elementary, 518 N Hampton Ave, Republic, MO |
Republic School District resource event with free school supplies, shoes and other resources. Before you go: For Republic district families; students should attend. The current district source does not explicitly itemize backpacks, despite the event name. |
Backpack not confirmed | Republic School DistrictOfficial school district |
| 18 | August 4–6, 2026 Registered distribution windows |
Riverside / Northland | Mimi’s Pantry 4 Kids Annual Backpack Giveaway Mimi’s Pantry 4 Kids, 2255 NW Vivion Rd, Riverside, MO 64150 |
Annual August backpack distribution for eligible children, with program details supplied through the organizer’s registration system. Before you go: Clay or Platte County residents with children ages 2–17; registration/appointment procedures apply. |
Restricted / program | Mimi’s Pantry 4 KidsOfficial organizer |
| 19 | Thursday, August 6, 2026 6:00–8:00 PM |
St. Louis / Riverview | Riverview Gardens School District Back-to-School Bash Riverview Gardens High School, 1218 Shepley Dr, St. Louis, MO 63137 |
Free backpacks, school supplies and community resources for district families. Before you go: Students must be enrolled by August 5; confirm any check-in documents before attending. |
Official source | Riverview Gardens School DistrictOfficial school district |
| 20 | Friday, August 7, 2026 6:00 AM–6:00 PM |
Kansas City | Pack the Promise Backpack Drive High Aspirations Center, 803 E 27th St, Kansas City, MO 64108 |
Community collection of new backpacks and school supplies for children served through partner distribution. Before you go: Donation drive, not a public walk-up backpack pickup. Contact High Aspirations for recipient information. |
Donation drive—not walk-up | KPRS / High AspirationsOrganizer-linked local source |
| 21 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00 AM; while supplies last |
Springfield | Papa John’s Back-to-School Bash — Free Backpacks 1814 W Kearney St, Springfield, MO 65803 |
Free backpacks filled with school supplies for the first 200 children, plus games, prizes and pizza slices while available. Before you go: Aggregator-hosted event page; call the Springfield location before travel. |
Secondary source—call first | HappeningNext / Papa John’s listingEvent aggregator |
| 22 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 10:00 AM–2:00 PM |
St. Louis / Normandy area | Beyond the Backpack Early Learning Center and Lucas Crossing campus, 7855 Natural Bridge Rd, St. Louis, MO |
Free backpacks, school supplies, physicals, dental screenings, immunizations, shoes, haircuts, lunch and children’s activities. Before you go: Student must be present with a parent or guardian. Pre-registration provides priority check-in; supplies are limited. |
Official source | 24:1 Community / Beyond HousingOfficial organizer |
| 23 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 11:00 AM–2:00 PM; listing header says noon |
Springfield | New Growth Ministries Annual Back-to-School Bash 1351 N Marion Ave, Springfield, MO |
Free backpacks, grade-appropriate supplies, and additional clothing or shoes as sponsorships allow. Before you go: The public listing contains conflicting start times (11:00 AM and noon). Call 417-763-0989 before travel. |
Secondary source—call first | New Growth Ministries public event listingEvent aggregator / host data |
| 24 | Saturday, August 8, 2026 12:00–4:00 PM |
Grandview | Shear KUTTZ Back-to-School Giveaway 12710 S U.S. 71 Hwy, Grandview, MO 64030 |
Free school supplies, entertainment and community resources. Before you go: The current source does not explicitly state that backpacks will be available; call ahead if a backpack is specifically needed. |
Backpack not confirmed | The Community VoiceEstablished regional source |
| 25 | Sunday, August 9, 2026 12:30 PM |
St. Joseph | Faith United Baptist Church Back-to-School Party and Backpack Giveaway 8010 SW State Route V, St. Joseph, MO |
Public event listing identifies a back-to-school party and backpack giveaway. Before you go: Only an event-aggregator source was available; verify directly with the church before travel. |
Secondary source—call first | Public event listingEvent aggregator |
| 26 | Through Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Branch / service schedules vary |
Kansas City and St. Joseph | Harvest Church Back-to-School Drive Harvest Church International Outreach branches |
The program goal is to distribute 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to church members in need. Before you go: Member-assistance program rather than an open walk-up giveaway; contact a branch for recipient and pickup details. |
Restricted / program | Harvest Church International OutreachOfficial organizer |
| 27 | Thursday, August 13, 2026 12:00–3:00 PM |
St. Peters | Fort Zumwalt School District Back-to-School Bash South Middle School, 8050 Mexico Rd, St. Peters, MO 63376 |
Backpack and school-supply giveaway while supplies last, plus immunizations, enrollment help, basic necessities and community resources. Before you go: Use the district-wide July 6 notice for the venue; it supersedes a conflicting school-page address. |
Official source | Fort Zumwalt School DistrictOfficial school district |
| 28 | Friday, August 14, 2026 6:30–8:00 PM |
Lee’s Summit | Backpack Blowout / Community Church Back-to-School Bash Bernard Campbell Middle School gym, 1201 NE Colbern Rd, Lee’s Summit, MO 64086 |
Free school supplies, haircuts, clothing and food; a limited number of backpacks will be available. Before you go: Child must be present. Organizer says no registration, income or residency requirement; backpacks are limited. |
Official source | Lee’s Summit Community ChurchOfficial organizer |
| 29 | Friday, August 14, 2026 8:00 AM–2:00 PM |
Stone County / Reeds Spring | Stone County School Readiness Fair New July 27 New Testament Christian Church, Stone County, MO |
Qualifying students can receive backpacks, school supplies, shoes, socks, underwear, haircuts and community resources. Before you go: Open to Pre-K–12 students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Registration closes August 1. |
Restricted / program | Reeds Spring School DistrictOfficial school district |
| 30 | Saturday, August 15, 2026 10:00 AM–3:00 PM |
Ozark | Ozark School District Back-to-School Bash Ozark Innovation Center, 1600 W Jackson St, Ozark, MO 65721 |
Backpack, school supplies, hygiene kits and community resources for students needing support. Before you go: For Ozark School District PK–12 students. Sign-up is required and appointment information is sent to families. |
Restricted / program | Ozark School DistrictOfficial school district |
Validation notes
- Removed two July 25 events and all 21 TCC / Verizon Missouri events dated July 26 because those dates have passed.
- Added six current listings: Chillicothe Back-to-School Bonanza, Nixa Back-to-School Bash, Jackson Church of Christ, KCPS Fest, RNSS8 in St. Louis and the Stone County School Readiness Fair.
- Rows supported only by organizer social posts, event aggregators, donation drives or sources that do not explicitly promise backpacks are clearly labeled.
Fort Zumwalt address correctedUsed the newer district-wide notice: South Middle School, 8050 Mexico Road, rather than the conflicting school-page address.
Republic listing downgradedThe district confirms free school supplies and resources, but its current text does not explicitly itemize backpacks.
RNSS8 address resolvedUsed the organizer Eventbrite ZIP code, 63115; a magazine article displayed 63107 for the same street address.