We know that back-to-school time can be stressful, especially when it comes to buying all the things your kids need. But don’t worry, you’re not alone! There are charities and serves throughout Queens that can help you get free school supplies for your kids.
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Community Organizations & Charities
Several organizations in Queens are dedicated to helping families in need. Here are a few:
- Catholic Charities: This organization can offer free school supplies, clothes, and other essentials to help your kids start the school year right.
- ICNA Relief: This organization may provide school supplies like pencils, paper, notebooks, folders, and even free backpacks!
- Operation Backpack: This program by Volunteers of America provides free backpacks full of school supplies to tens of thousands of low-income students living in shelters throughout New York City.
Free School Supplies Giveaways
Keep an eye out for these fun and exciting annual events that can provide much-needed supplies:
- Make the Road New York: They host a free annual giveaway at their office on Roosevelt Ave, offering bookbags, notebooks, pencils, and more. They also provide information on food pantries, nonprofit services, legal services, and English classes for parents.
- Jewish Community Center of Marine Park: They host an annual event where you can get free school supplies for your kids.
- Calvary Baptist Church: Their “Calvary Back to School Carnival” in late August features giveaways, food, vendors, games, and more.
Additional Resources
If you need further assistance, consider these options:
- Contact your child’s school: Many schools have programs or resources to help families in need of school supplies. Don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher or the school administration to see what support they can offer.
- Call 311: This is New York City’s general information hotline. They can connect you with various city services and resources, including those related to education and school supplies.
- Dial 211: This national helpline connects you with community resource specialists who can provide information on various assistance programs, including those for school supplies.
Relief Recap
We know it can be tough to ask for help, but these places are here to support you and your family. Don’t be afraid to reach out – they want to make sure your kids have everything they need to succeed in school.
Im inquiring about school supplies for my girls as we are in need this time of year.
Hi. If the resources above are not helpful in your area, it may be worth calling 211 to see if they know of anything local.
I would love any help I can get with 6 kids in school and a single mom it’s really hard .