ATLANTA -- School supply shopping doesn’t have to break the bank. School districts, churches, and other organizations all over the metro area are giving away school supplies free of charge. We’ve compiled a list of events to help wallets everywhere.
Fulton County
ReNew Atlanta’s Back to School Festival:
ReNew Atlanta is giving students a backpack full of school supplies, free haircut/braiding, health screenings, food, drinks, prizes and games.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 4, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
WHERE: Capitol Gateway Apartments 89 Woodward Ave. Atlanta, GA 30312
FINE PRINT: Students have to sign up and come with a parent.
Columbia Residential’s Back to School Bash:
Columbia Residential in partnership with Variety the Children's Charity will provide between 1,000-1,200 backpacks and school supplies to students.
Food, music, activities, entertainment, and prize giveaways
WHEN: Sat. July 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Carver High School 55 McDonough Blvd SE Atlanta, GA 30315
THE FINE PRINT: Students are encouraged to pre-register, but walk-ups are allowed.
Faith Ame Zion Church’s Back to School Bash:
Faith Ame Zion Church will give students free school supplies, haircuts, and provide fun activities.
WHEN: Sat. July 28, 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
WHERE: 38 Hamilton E Holmes Drive NW Atlanta GA 30311
Georgia DOE:
The Georgia Department of Education will have free backpacks full of school supplies for students, exhibitors, activities, immunizations, health screenings, educational after school and community resources
WHEN: Sat. July 28, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
WHERE: Georgia World Congress Center Hall C1
THE FINE PRINT: This event is exclusively for Atlanta Public School students and families. To get free school supplies, students have to present their APS report card. Immunizations require pre-registration.
Hosea Helps’ School Supply Distribution Program:
Hosea Helps is giving away free backpacks full of school supplies, supplies for teachers, free produce at a mini farmer’s market, free clothes for women and children, basic health screenings, and medical consults. The event will also have entertainment, a cookout, and activities.
WHEN: Sat. July 28, 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
WHERE: 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337
THE FINE PRINT: Register ahead of time to skip the line.
Georgia Public Library System’s It Takes a Village Back-to-School Event:
Stop by for free school supplies, food, and drink.
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 7, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
WHERE: Wolf Creek Library 3100 Enon Road Atlanta, GA 30349
THE FINE PRINT: Register to attend
Gwinnett County
Latin American Association, Atlanta Outreach Center’s Back to School Supplies:
Come to this event for free backpacks stuffed with school supplies, medical screenings and health services, and legal immigration information.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Infinite Energy Forum 6400 Sugarloaf Pkwy Duluth, GA 30097
DeKalb County
Let's Move! DeKalb Back-To-School Expo:
DeKalb Co. schools are giving away free school supplies. The event will also have a mobile food pantry, fitness activities, financial wellness workshops, nutrition education, and healthy lifestyle information.
WHEN: Saturday, July 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
WHERE: Exchange Park Recreational Center 2771 Columbia Dr. Decatur, GA 30034
Clayton County
Clayton County Public Schools’ Back to School Bash:
Get free school supplies at this Clayton Co. event, complete with exhibits, public safety, community services, free health screenings, and food.
WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 4, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
WHERE: Southern Crescent Stadium 6231 Garden Walk Blvd Riverdale GA
THE FINE PRINT: Students have to register for the event.
All giveaways are only while supplies last. Students must be present to receive free supplies.
