Back to School season is already upon us! If you’re low income, shelling out $200-$400 per student for school supplies can be overwhelming or maybe even impossible. Fortunately, there are several organizations that can help you save money on supplies during this hectic back to school season!
School supplies are expensive! It’s been estimated that these annual purchases cost $200 per elementary student and up to $375 for high school students! Americans as a whole are expected to spend $83.6 BILLION on back to school supplies this year!
It’s no wonder why so many low income families struggle to get their children enough school supplies. As lists get longer and more expensive, it’s a real challenge for families to fill those backpacks. Fortunately, there are many agencies and charities that help low income families get free school supplies and start the year off right!
You may be able to get backpacks and FREE school supplies!
The Assistance League provides school supplies and clothing through Operation School Bell. For more information on programs in your area, you’ll need to contact your local Assistance League chapter.
The Kids in Need Foundation provides free supplies to communities where 70% or more of the children participate in a federal nutrition program, such as the National School Lunch Program. This program is available through these affiliates.
Operation Homefront provides military families with school supplies through the Back-to-School Brigade. They distributed over 25,000 backpacks last year! The supplies are distributed at official Back-to-School Brigade events.
The Salvation Army provides back-to-school assistance for low income families. Assistance may include backpacks, school supplies, shoes and/or clothes! In many areas, the application period begins in July!
Homeless students who receive free weekly tutoring from School on Wheels (in California) can also receive backpacks and school supplies! The agency will also assist with helping families locate lost school records and assist with school enrollment.
The United Way has offices across the country. Many of them organize school supply drives for their local communities! For more information on these programs, you will need to contact your local United Way office.
You can find FREE back to school clothes!
Clothing is one of the most expensive parts of the back-to-school preparation. If your child is in need of an affordable school wardrobe (or school uniforms), check out these helpful resources:
Clothing swaps are a great place to find affordalble, gently used clothing. Bring what you don’t need – take home what you do!
Cragislist, Freecycle and local “Buy Nothing” groups are great places to find free clothing also.
Teachers can get free supplies, too!
The Kids in Need Foundation provides two large boxes of essential items (like pencils, scissors, paper and notebooks) to teachers who serve in communities where at least 70% of the students receive free or reduced price lunches. Supplies are limited! Apply here by August 14!
You can get MORE free school supplies and clothes in your local community!
There are many nationwide organizations (such as Office Depot) that assemble backpacks for local communities. However, these organizations send those supplies to local community action agencies, who then pass the supplies on to local families.
The best place to find FREE school supplies is to search in your local area. There are many local events and donation programs that gather these supplies for low income families.
Here are the areas we’ve researched so far:
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
North Carolina
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Washington
If your area isn’t listed here, you can still get help!
Our research team is happy to help you locate resources in your local area. Just leave us a comment below and tell us where to look! We’ll add it to our research list and get that information published as soon as we can.
However, we do have an extensive reader request list and may not be able to get this information to you before the next school season. So, to ensure that everyone is able to get the help they need, I’m going to teach you how to do what we do!
Step One: Check with the United Way.
When we receive a request for information, the United Way 211 directory is the first place we go. The United Way maintains extensive lists of local resources and usually offers these directories online. Sometimes, you may need to call 211 or chat with a resource specialist in order to access this information.
Step Two: Perform some Google searches.
Use quotation marks to search for exact phrases. Use “free school supplies” or “backpacks” or “back to school events” to find school supply distribution programs. Be sure to include your city and state in the search!
For example, you could type something like these into the Google search bar (substituting your city and state, of course):
- “free school supplies” Sacramento CA
- Sacramento CA “back to school events”
Step Three: Call your local Community Action Council, Salvation Army, St. Vincent de Paul and other major charitable organizations.
These agencies are often aware and informed of events and distributions that are taking place. By touching base with your prominent local charities, you may discover lesser-known programs that can help.
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leanna lemos
Hi wanted to see if you could help me with the free school supplies im in sylmar,california
Nicole
Hi, Leanna! I’m still waiting on several replies from different agencies so I expect to have more information for you soon. In the meantime, you can click here to see all the information I’ve found so far. Thanks!
Debbie Marsh
We live in Thousand Oaks, California and in need of school supplies as well as clothing. My son is going into middle school and we are low income. We have no idea what to do right now!
Riley Thomson
Debbie,
I went ahead and added this to the research list. You could try to reach out to local churches, they sometimes can give vouchers for clothing. I hope this helps.
-Riley
selena tapia
hello i live in San Benito Texas 78586 i need 3 backpack, school supplies and clothing.
Nicole
Hi, Selena! I’ve been working on your list today. I have emailed many agencies and I’m waiting for replies, so hopefully I’ll have more info for you soon. In the meantime, you can click here to see all the information I’ve found for school supplies so far Hopefully I’ll hear back soon from the other agencies so I can add more information for you. 🙂
Robin
Please search in Charlotte nc for school supplies and clothes
Nicole
Hey, Robin! Here’s everything we found in Charlotte! There’s a few great events coming up in your area. I hope you’re able to find the help you need! Be sure to share this with anyone else who may need it. 🙂 Thanks so much!
Rhonda Halverson
Looking for help in getting an apartment?
Nicole
Hey, Rhonda! I would love to help you with this but my workload is crazy right now. I have a lot of requests I’m working on and it could be a while before I’m able to get this information to you. The best and fastest way to get this information would be to contact your local United Way. They keep a great list of helpful agencies that can help you get into a place!
Julia Cartonio
Help my name is Julia i live in Maine and in s
Need of help with clothing and supplies for my kids any ideas please very desperate thank you
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Julia! We research this series county-by-county, so I would need to know which county to investigate for you. You can also contact your local United Way 211 directory for assistance.
TIFFANY MURPHY
Hello, were in the process of being evicted ( have to be out this week) my boys(12+14) start school on August 21st and i have no money for anything. We need both school supplies and school clothes. We currently live in Arlington tx. Any help with resources in my area would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Nicole
Hey, Tiffany! That sounds so stressful. I’m so sorry you’re dealing with that! <3 Click here to see a list of all the agencies that can help you. If you hurry, you can register for this event on Saturday and your kids will each receive a free backpack full of supplies, a free hair cut and more. 🙂
Tiara Nicole Langston
I live in Beach park Illinois i have 3 boys. They need book bags
Nicole
Hey, Tiara! I found 3 agencies that might be able to help. I specifically reached out to Catholic Charities. They don’t typically do school supplies but they said they should be able to help you with those book bags! 🙂
Myracle
Can you please tell me where to get supplies and clothes in Houston TX
Nicole
Hi, Myracle! There’s some really amazing programs in your area! To make it as easy as possible for everyone to find this information, I added it all to our Texas map at TX.GetHelpMap.com! Just click here to see the agencies that can assist you with supplies and clothes in Houston. Thanks for asking – and have a great day! =D
Dona
I live in concord and need clothes and school supplies for my son who is going into 2nd grade. Tia
Nicole
Hey, Dona! I just want to confirm which Concord I need to research for you. I’m assuming Massachusetts, right? 🙂
Laci Fitzgibbon
I have 4 kids in the Warren, Arkansas and have had to move 5 times in a year due to lack of work to support our household or any necessities suck as clothes shoes or supplies for back to school for any of them. Any help at all will be greatly appreciated
Thank you,
Laci Fitzgibbon
Nicole
Hey, Laci! I’m so sorry that you’re struggling. Here’s a list of all the resources I was able to find for you. Best of luck to you! 🙂
Gens Naugle
I need to know for new york . I have 2kids one us going in to 3rd other kids is going in to 10th
Nicole
Hey, Gens! Do you need help in New York City or a different city in New York state? I just wanted to confirm before I start researching this for you. 🙂
Juanita Bennett
Hi my is Juanita. I live gallopolis Ohio and I need help with school supplies, backbags and clothes for boys. Thank you
Nicole
Hey, Juanita! I’m still waiting for emails from the school district and a local resource center, so hopefully we can make this list a little longer in the next few days. In the meantime, though, here’s everything I was able to find in the Gallipolis area.
Melissa Hurd
Hello angel. My daughter and grandchildren r having a financial issue. With getting their school supplies and clothing and shoes for this school year. I am on disability and can’t help out financially. I can’t find any organizations where we live to help out. Cud u send me some places in or around where we live to look into for the help. Thank you sweetheart, have a wonderful, safe and a very GODLY BLESSED DAY!!!!!!!
Nicole
Hey, Melissa! I’m so glad you asked. There are a TON of free school supplies events in your area this weekend! Click here for a list of all the agencies and events that can help. I’ve edited your comment to remove your personal contact info for your safety. I hope that you’re able to find something here that helps! Have a very wonderful and blessed day too! 🙂
Jennifer
I live in Lakewood Ohio looking for help with school cloths and supplies. Thankyou
Nicole
Hey, Jennifer! Click here for everything I was able to find in Lakewood and the nearby area. Thanks for asking! 🙂
CELESTINE
My name is Celestine I live in Arleta California my daughter and son need school supplies!
Nicole
Hi Celestine! You can click here to see a map & list of all the agencies we found in your area that assist with school supplies. 🙂
Anahi
Do you know of any places near Commerce City Colorado? We need for supplies and backpacks for 2 high schoolers girl and boy, 1 middle school boy , and 1 elementary boy. Thanks in advance.
Nicole
Hello, Anahi! Here’s everything I was able to find near Commerce City, CO. I hope it helps! Let me know if there’s anything else I can do for you.
PAT GOODWIN
My Daughter And Her Son Are Now Living With Me , I Am On A Fixed Income, And Buying School Supplies Isn’t In My Budget. I Need Help With This. We Live In BAY Minette, Al 36507, Which You May Not Reach Out This Far. But Thanks, And I’ll Be Waiting For Your Response. PAT G.
Nicole
Hello, Pat! I’m so sorry for the delay in answering this. Here are a list of providers that should be able to help with this. Typically, each school is also equipped with a counselor who can connect the student with resources for school supplies. My apologies for the delay!
Amy Garrow Estrada
I need school supplies and clothes for my 3 high schoolers. We live near Saginaw, midland, and bay city in Freeland Michigan.
Nicole
Hey, Amy! Here’s everything I was able to find near Freeland, Saginaw, Midland and Bay City. I hope you’re able to find some help from some of these agencies. Thanks for asking and have a wonderful day! 🙂
Shay
Hi. I’m in El Paso Texas. Single momma of two boys. In need of school supplies.
Nicole
Hey, Shay! I found a TON of help for you in El Paso! Click here to see the list. Thanks for asking – and be sure to share this info with anyone else who may need it! Thanks! 🙂
Jamie Britto
Hey i love in suffolk county ny in long island in need of clothing and supplies for 3 little boys
Nicole
Hey, Jamie! I have NEVER found an area with so many resources before! Here’s a list of almost 50 places you can find free school supplies and/or clothing in your area. Thanks for asking – and please share this list with anyone who needs it! 🙂
Crystal
I live in Newark Ohio an I missed the school supplies drive for my children..is there any were else that can help me?
Nicole
Hey, Crystal! Here’s everything I was able to find in the Newark area. Thanks for asking! I hope something works out for you. Please let me know if there’s anything else I can help you with!
Codie
Hi do you know of any places that will help with school supplies and backpacks in the Webster Dickinson League City Texas area?
Nicole
Hi, Codie! I’ve reached out to a few organizations and I’m waiting on replies. In the meantime, here’s what I’ve been able to find so far. Hopefully, I’ll be able to add to this list when I get those emails back! 🙂
Bonnie
Hey Nicole. How about Auburn WA? My little guy is going in to fourth grade this year. I have already tried the buy nothing website. My financial situation took a turn for the worst because of health issues beyond my control. This whole situation has been a very humbling experience. Thank you in advance.
Nicole
Hey, Bonnie! Thanks for asking! I love researching resources in my native Washington. Here’s everything I was able to find in Auburn. If there’s anything else I can help you with, please don’t hesitate to let me know! 🙂
Brittani White
I have 3 children that I need help with school supplies and clothes this year. I live in Arlington, tx which is tarrant county and I’d greatly appreciate any information you can find available.
Thank you very much
~BRiTaNii
Nicole
Hi Brittani! You can click here to see a list of all the agencies we found near Arlington that may be able to help with school supplies. If you scroll past the map, you’ll see a list. 🙂
Rosie Leon
Hi I Need School supplies and Uniform in South gate ca
Nicole
Hi, Rosie! Here’s everything I was able to find in the South Gate area! Thanks for asking. 🙂
Trisha Neal
I have 6 boys.. I live in Buffalo N.Y….they r in need of school supplies and clothes
Nicole
Hey, Trisha! Here’s everything I found in Buffalo. I just finished it and wanted to let you know ASAP because there’s an event going on tomorrow where you should be able to get some help! Let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help! 🙂
Jessica White
Hello my name is Jessica White, I am married and have been for 8 years, we have 3 children, I have been diagnosed with pancreatitis and have been unable to work, my husband does what he can working full time of course at his job. He makes all the money right now. I need help. We do. Our kids go to private school for our religious beliefs. Were Christians. We pay out of pocket of course. Three kids. It’s tough. Plus there is not a lunch program so We have to pack lunches for them all too. We need clothes supplies and food. My oldest daughter she’s 10 almost 11 in 5th grade. My son is 8 in 2nd. And another, my youngest daughter is 6 in 1st. Any way u can help or let me know where or what I can do. I live in north east Grand Rapids, Michigan. Thank you for ur time and support
Nicole
Hi, Jessica! Thank you for reaching out. I’m so sorry that your family is going through such a hard time right now! I’m always happy to help. Here’s what I found for school supplies and clothing. I’ll do another search for food and stuff but I wanted to get this to you as quickly as I could. 🙂
Nicole
Hey! Here’s a list of food resources in your area. I hope this information has been helpful to you. If you need anything else, just let me know! 🙂
Rocio
need help with school uniforms in San Diego CA please and thank you
Nicole
I’m sorry I wasn’t able to get this to you sooner, Rocio! Here’s a list of helpful agencies in San Diego. I know it’s a little late but you should be able to get some help from Operation Schoolbell at least. 🙂
Jenni
Single grandma raising 2 in Aiken, SC. Help with clothing and DIAPERS would be awesome. Thanks!
Nicole
Hi, Jenni! I’m sorry I wasn’t able to get this information to you sooner. You can click here for a list of clothing resources and click here for resources that assist with children’s needs like diapers. You can also call 211 or use the live chat feature on either of those pages to find more resources from your local Aiken United Way. Have a very wonderful day! <3
Karrie
Hi im in Flatrock Michigan im in need of school supplies and clothing for a high school student can you please help point me in the right direction?
Thank you in Advance
Nicole
Hey, Karrie! Here’s what I was able to find in the Flat Rock area. Thanks for asking! Have a wonderful day. 🙂
Charlene kemp
I would like to know more about free supplies in royal oak Michigan area
Nicole
Hi Charlene! Thanks for asking. Here’s the list I just finished about Royal Oak. I especially love the free music instrument loans for Charity Music! Have a wonderful day! 🙂
Ronda Steiner
Hi nicole! My name is Ronda i have two kids one boy 11yrs old just started 6th grade and my daughter is 12 in 7th grade amd i had stroke and so i am in recovery and now my daughter had what we thought was a sprain in her left ankle and foot and we found out shes got the same thing i do in which i am disabled from its called neuropathy its really bad and just went to the dr there gonna go some tests and procedures but he pretty much said theres nothing more they can do which will continue to progress its to do w the nerves and muscles its kills them off anyways we have gone thru so much and i am on disability and stuff and i have no way to pay for school supplies and clothes and shoes and which they both need clothes and shoes and there gonna need all winter stuff coats boots jackets gloves and snowpants for my son since my daughter is laid up but if u could please help us i know that its already school time but like i said weve been so busy that i totally forgot about all this and school u know so if u can please help us out it would really apperciate it and if theres and resources for a new laptop for my daughters homeschooling amd needs stuff for that too we live in white bear lake mn 55110 in and around the twins cities and ramsey county that would really help us out thanks and look forward to hearing back from u i hope that i can still find stuff since they just started school on the 5th i hope i didnt lose out on everything when we so need the help……thanks talk more soon i hope thanks again…..Ronda and the kids
Nicole
Hi, Ronda! I’m so sorry that you are having such a hard time right now. I’m honored to be able to help you with some of these needs. You can click here to find all the school supplies and clothing resources I found. Here’s what I know about finding cheap laptops and computers. I sincerely hope that some of these agencies are able to help you and if there’s anything else I can do for you, please just let me know! Have a wonderful, blessed day!
Nicole
Hey, Ronda! Here’s a list of resources that might be able to help your family with Christmas this year! Have a great day. 🙂
Falen Wagnon
Hi I live in Wetumka Oklahoma. I have a 5 year old daughter in Pre-K who really needs clothes for school. We just moved here and I haven’t found a job yet. Its starting to cool down here and she only has 1 pair of jeans
Nicole
Hey, Falen! Here’s a list of clothing banks nearest to you, organized by location. I hope things improve for you soon! <3
Tee
My Friend and I are starting a nonprofit, we want to supply school supplies to schools in poor neighborhoods free of charge. Do you know of places we could partner with to assist in this cause?
Nicole
That is so awesome, Tee!!! I’m sure any one of the agencies we’ve written about in this series would love to partner with you. Thank you so much for being willing to help those who need it. Once you guys are operational, let us know so we can add your nonprofit as a resource!
Jessica Kwok
Can you research a list for San francisco, Ca? Would be really helpful to be prepared for the coming year. TIA!
Nicole
Hey, Jessica! I’ve got that on the research list now. Thanks!
Dedra Marshall
Hi, I know that a new school year is still 4 months away (for me) but I’m trying to get a list of organizations together in advance because I am fighting with disability and don’t see being approved before school ends and begins again… I live in West Columbia, SC 29170. Any help for the Lexington, SC or Columbia, SC would be awesome! I have a 10yr old that will need clothes and supplies if available.. Thanks in advance!!
Nicole
Way to be prepared, Dedra! We’ll get that information ready and published for you as soon as we can!
Jessica
i was wondering if you could help with with school stuff for my 5 year old special needs daughter in union city indiana
Nicole
Hi, Jessica! We love to help with that. I’ve added it to our research list. 🙂
gwendolyn lee
Hi I receive the ebt link card and am going back to school and I need someone to donate me a laptop. I dont have money to buy one because am also unemployed but am looking for work I dont have no car either so if I can get help get a free car I would appreciate. That as well you can con
Nicole
Hi, Gwendolyn! As an information service, we don’t donate items ourselves. However, you can click here to see everything I know about how to get a free or low-cost laptop and click here to see everything I know about getting help with a car. I hope this helps!
Teresa Vollnar
I am a 52 year old single disabled mom with a soon to be 13 yr old son. I am under Dr’s orders for no work. My SSD is on appeal.
This school year was rough. I reached out everywhere for help for clothes. Anyway, he had 2 jeans and 5 t-shirts. He was constantly teased about wearing the same thing. He us bullied continuously for that and scar on forehead.
I wish I could afford to let him pick out an outfit for his 7/29 birthday. He will be 13. I have been unable to work since 2013. I have to get his clothes second hand. It is hard to find his size at churches, CAM, Salvation Army and Goodwill. He varies; usually youth 14H pant 18-20shorts some shirts. T-shirts usually a small mens.
Please can you help. All summer clothes out grown. Two pairs of jeans have holes.(being pushed down. ) He outgrew his favorite black with red puma hoodie and the plain black hoodie got torn bad by a bully at school. I have no way to afford any clothes. No vehicle to get around after uninsured driver totalled. I can not walk to bus stop. Extremely hard this year even for food this summer.
Nicole
Oh, Teresa! I’m so sorry. This is so heartbreaking. I have a 12 year old son and I can just imagine how difficult this must be for both of you. :'(
It sounds like you’ve looked into a lot of community resources already but if you let me know your county/state or zip code, I can do additional research and see if I can find another organization that can help. The United Way is also a good resource for finding specific items, like clothing. :\
Claudia
Hi.. i leave in Huattsville Maryland i have kids i would love to know where can i get free suplies gor them thnks God Bless you!!
Nicole
Hi, Claudia! I’ve added that to our research list. Our writers will investigate and see what’s available in your area… and we’ll try to have that information published for you just as soon as we can. Thank you!
Keya
Hi, we live near Portland Oregon. When you have time, we could use some assistance with locating school supply assistance for The year coming. Thank you so much!
Nicole
Hey, Keya! I’ve added that to the research list and we’ll get that information for you as soon as we can. 🙂
Jody
I need help in gainesville georgia with school supplies and clothes and home repairs my houseis falling apart around us!
Nicole
Hey, Jody! I’m so sorry. I’ve added your area to our research list for both school supplies/clothes and home repair. We’ll get that information published for you as soon as we can. 🙂
Eunice M Perez
Are you able to look up information on Illinois please
Nicole
I would love to, Eunice! We have four researchers trying to balance the workload of this entire site, so we can’t do a full state at a time. What county in Illinois can we research for you?
Nancy
I live in fallscreek pa I need help with both thanks
Nicole
Hi, Nancy! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll do our best to get this information published as soon as we can. 🙂
Misty
I live in Pauls Valley, Oklahoma.
Nicole
Hey, Misty! Thanks for letting me know. I’ve added that to our research list and we’ll get that information as soon as we can. 🙂
Michelle
HI! I wanted to thank you for all of the AMAZING resources you have compiled- you are truly doing some SERIOUS good in the world!!
I am curious if there are any resources available in the Williamson county, TX area? Travis County (Austin, TX area) might be helpful too- but because of where to county line divides the general area it can get really tricky when programs have strict residency requirements.
Thank you again for being such an amazingly thoughtful person- please keep up your wonderful work!!
Nicole
Thank you so much for leaving that sweet comment! Comments like that always brighten my day. 🙂 I’ve added both counties to our research list. We’ll get that info completed as soon as we can!
Felicia carter
Hi my name is Felicia I live in indiana anderson indiana. I was wondering if you know anything about any places that help single moms here thank you
Nicole
Hi, Felicia! What specifically would you like help with? It’s a lot easier for us to identify assistance by specific need than by general eligibility criteria. However, if you’re looking for every agency that serves single moms in your area, the United Way probably has a list. They’re very good at keeping and organizing their resource lists. 🙂
Destiny Williams
How about Walla Walla and Columbia Counties in Washington state?
Nicole
Great question, Destiny! I’ll add that to our research list and we’ll see what we can find. 🙂
Jamie
Please help me find places to help w backpacks & school supplies in Pittsburgh-PA!!! THANK YOU
Nicole
Hi, Jamie! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll get that information for you as soon as we can. 🙂
Jackie
I live in Saraland, Al which is right on the outskirts of Mobile County. I have 3 children (8th grade, 6th grade, and 4th grade). I have been trying to locate places that will help me get school supplies and school uniforms, but have been unsuccessful. My husband and myself are unemployed and are unable to ask any family for assistance. Can you please help me to find places to help us with this.
Thanks so much!
Nicole
Hi, Jackie! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll see what we can find for you. 🙂
Nancy broussard
Hey Nicole I’m a 45 yr old single disabled mom of three school age girls from new iberia,la70560
Our great flood of 2016 not only pretty much left us distrot n home is deteriating by the days applied for fema was denied also restore la denied.no repairs were ever able to get dine yet inspecyorssaid No one should be in home because our medical conditions…. seeing if u could help me find some guidance n gain back our lives????
Also yes school is a definite demand n scream for us to get help w two for the girls r honor roll students.one thing I don’t agree w is alk these school activities they earn we have to pay for yet in out situation we can’t so their for I feel I can’t reward my kids for good grades n accomplishments….. everyday expences n bill are a very vital yet critical part of our lives and a parent on the edge of how we gonna get threw to next month is not helping me at all.. any info about any and all would be extremely helpful n appericated
Nicole
Hi, Nancy! I”m so sorry you guys are having such a hard time right now. You’ve definitely come to the right place!
I have prioritized LA on our research list for our free home repair grants article. I’ll see what we can find to help you fix up your home for free or cheap.
I’ve also added Iberia Parish, LA to our research lists for both school supplies and free Christmas gifts.. We’ll see if we can find some help there, too.
In the meantime, please check this article to see if we’ve written about your power company yet. We’ve written about hundreds of power companies across the US and found some pretty incredible ways to save money (including free home repair).
You can also see everything we’ve written about LA so far by clicking this link. We are adding several new articles every week, so if you don’t see what you’re looking for yet be sure to check back for updates.
I hope this helps!
Michelle
Can you look up for Altoona pa. I know a lot is people who would need help with school supplies and clothes. Thanks.
Nicole
Hi, Michelle! I’ve added Blair County, PA to our research list. We’ll get that info as soon as we can. 🙂
Valerie Diehl
I’m in need of some assistance with my daughter’s for school not any extra money and I don’t qualify for assistance need help for Utica NY thanks
Nicole
Hi, Valerie! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll get that information as soon as we can! 🙂
Quina L Davis
Hello I’m a single mother of four girls an it’s been a hard time for me for a while now back to school I s around the corner if there is any one please help me an my girls .Thanks an go bless you
Nicole
Hi, Quina! I’m happy to look into that for you. I’ll need to know what county and state you live in so I can add that area to our research list.
Michelle Mason
In northern Idaho (specifically Moscow, Idaho and Pullman, WA- the Palouse region) the Kiwanis Club runs a “Stuff the Bus”. They collect school supplies and backpacks, then put them together- so if you need stuff for Kindergarten, 3rd grade, and high school Sophomore, all with radically different school supplies lists, they will provide 3 different packs, each with the full list of supplies inside.
Nicole
That’s a great tip! Thank you so much, Michelle!
Samira Perez
Good afternoon, I have 4 children 1 in middle school, 2 going to High school and 1 starting Fayetteville NC community college and I have not and will have a difficult getting them school supplies and clothing for this upcoming school year we were victims of a neighbor exposing himself and masterbating in back of house while children played I called police and individual was arrested a few days later his wife and daughter threatened with stabbing to cut, stab n burn down my house. We had to move in fear of this happening now i find myself with no money to get the children school stuff, I humble ask is there anyway I’m i able to get a referral for any organization involved in assisting with school items etc in Cumberland county. The only assistance I get is food stamps and Medicaid and foodstamps go quick with the children been home on school break. Please help us with anything that is available please. Thank you and God bless you.
Nicole
Oh my goodness, Samira! That’s awful!!! I’m so sorry that this happened to you. I’ve added this to our research list and we’ll see what we can find.
I know how challenging it can be to afford food when kids are home from school during the summer. Here’s some info about free food locations -> https://lowincomerelie.wpengine.com/summer-food-service-program/
You can find everything I know about North Carolina here -> https://lowincomerelie.wpengine.com/category/north-carolina
And all the nationwide benefits I know about here -> https://lowincomerelie.wpengine.com/category/usa
I hope all this helps!
April
If you could put burnsville nc on your list. Thanks!
Nicole
Hi, April! I’ve added that to our research list. We’ll find that information as soon as we can. Thanks! 🙂
Tashima
Hi I’m trying to get free school stuff for my daughter and I love in Columbia,sc
Nicole
Hi, Tashima! Columbia is in Richland County, so the information in this article should help.
Farah Borden
Unfortunately, I am currently not working, due to lack of work (temp layoff, indefinite). My fiancee was just laid off, as well. We are both trying gto see if we can get any type of work in the mean time,I but it won’t be in time.
Not are we being evicted from our home by June 30, I do not have the means to buy school supplies, uniforms and shoes for my boys this year. I’m totally devastated over this.
My boys are 10 (5th) and 13 (7th) years old. They have totally grown out of their clothes, especially that my 10 yr old is bigger than my 13 yr old. They have been only wearing one pair of shoes that they have now destroyed.
It’s hard enough on my boys to have to go through losing our home. I would love to give them a peace of mind of knowing they will have good basic things that they need to start the year confidently.
If there is anything you can assist with, please let me know. We need an angel at this point.
Thank you,
Farah Borden
Nicole
Hi, Farah! I’m so sorry that you guys are going through such a hard time right now. We process school supplies requests by county. Which county and state can we research for you?
Angela Schoolcraft
Anything for Pocahontas County, West Virginia??
Nicole
We’ll find out! I’ve added Pocahontas County, West Virginia to our research list. 🙂
Heather gotte
Looking for back to school help in Louisiana
Nicole
Hi, Heather! We do our research county-by-county (or, in Louisiana, parish-by-parish). What parish can we research for you?
Michelle Erhart
Could you look into Brooklyn New York please? I am a single mother of 13yr old twins boy/girl and middle school has become the most expensive yet. I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you for your time and thank you for your advice. I’m going to start looking right now
Nicole
Hi, Michelle! We just published the Brooklyn list today! Here it is -> https://lowincomerelie.wpengine.com/free-school-supplies-brooklyn-county-new-york/
Also, you can see everything else we know about New York here -> https://lowincomerelie.wpengine.com/category/new-york\
Hope this helps! 🙂
Dotti
I am looking for free school supplies and/or clothes in Athens County Ohio
Nicole
Hi, Dotti! I’ve got that on the research list and we’ll find that information as soon as we can! 🙂
Amber
I’m really needing help with back to school supplies and clothes we are having a rough time we just had to move we live in Anderson county, Tn
Nicole
Hey, Amber! I’ve added Anderson County to our research list. We have three researchers working on this list now, so hopefully we’ll get to it soon!
Lanea
Centennial,Colorado 80112
Nicole
Hi, Lanea! I’ve added your area to our research list. We should be able to gather that information very soon.
Suesann moss
Hi I live in Washington PA and I’m raising my granddaughter and I was wondering if there is a place where I can get help with clothes and school supplies I’m on a fixed income and I don’t make enough
Nicole
Hi, Suesann! We’ll do our best to find some help for you. I’ve added that to our research list and we’ll get that information for you as soon as we can.
Beverly Hall
Thurston County in Lacey ey, WA.
Nicole
Yes! Absolutely! We’ll get that information for you just as soon as we can, Beverly! Thanks for asking. 🙂
Jenny Fink
Iam a single mother of 2 girls 14,10 and Iam looking for info about where i can get some help with back to school stuff for my 2 girls. Elysburg pa thank u
Nicole
Hi, Jenny! I’ve let the research team know we need some info in your area. They’ll get that information published here as soon as they can! 🙂
Dotti
Looking for school supplies help in Athens County Ohio.
Thank you in advance for your help
Nicole
Hey, Dotti! We’ve had several requests from this area. I’ve let the research team know. We should have that information available within the next two weeks or so! 🙂
Dominic Cooper
Hi I am a single mother of two children in the first grade. I live in Pocahontas Arkansas thank you
Nicole
Hi, Dominic! I’ve added that to our research list. We’re working as hard as we can to catch up on these requests. We’ll have that information for you as soon as we can!
Amanda Puckett
Looking for help in Munfordville, Kentucky with back to school supplies and possibly clothes also! I have 3 children starting school this year and desperately need help. Thank you in advance!
Nicole
Hi, Amanda! I’ve added your area to our research list and we’ll get that information completed for you as soon as we’re able to.
katie
I have a 5 year old daughter who is starting kindergarten this year. We have bothing for her and really need some help. We live in Washington, north carolina.
Nicole
Hi, Katie! I’ve added your area to our research list and we’ll look into it as soon as we can.
Stephanie Denise Sipsy
I need help with school supplies etc. I live in Lafayette GA. 30728
Nicole
Hi, Stephanie! I’ve added your area to our research list. Our team will look into it as soon as they can.
Yadira
Hey Nicole do you know of any program Alameda County or Oakland California that helps with school supplies and clothing
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Yadira! I don’t know of any yet but we will find some! I’ve got that on the list, so we should have that information for you very soon. Check back in a week or two. 🙂
Shannon Hale
I live in Dixon Montana can u help find the closest assistance places near me. As my town has only 2 streets.
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Shannon! I’ve added your area to our research list. We’ll see what we can find near you!
Carol
My name is Carol and I am a single grandmother of 4 ages 12, 11, 9 and 3. We live in Ringgold Georgia and in need of school supplies abd clothes. Please Thanks for your time
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Carol! I’ve added your area to our research list. We’ll get that information added here as soon as we can. 🙂
Maxine Moore
Hi Nicole I’m also a single mom living in Baltimore Md.it’s really been hard since i had to help my son leave for college it took everything i had please help Thank you,Maxine
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Maxine! I’ve added Baltimore MD to our school supplies research list. You can click here to see all the helpful information we’ve found for Maryland so far.
Jaime
Need clothes and supplies in Missouri
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Jaime! We do this research by county, so is there a specific county in Missouri we can research for you?
amanda owens
3 girls, school supplies and clothes in Brunswick County NC please
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Amanda! I’ve added your area to our research list. We are working on this research as fast as we can but we are still very behind. In the meantime, I recommend contacting your local 211 service. They may be able to help you faster.
Tisha R Gonzalez
My name is Tish and I have a 5, 9 and 11 year old. I have been battleing cancer and really havent had the energy or money to get my 3 munchkins ready for school. I need help with clothes and backpacks for my kids. I live in Venice, Florida and just got outta the hoapital. Any help will do. Thanks so much for your time.
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Tish! I’m so sorry to hear that. I’ve added your area to our research list and we’ll try to get that information for you as soon as we can. In the meantime, you can contact your local United Way. They may be able to help you faster.
Ashlie Carnes
I don’t see any resources for ND. I tried looking on the United Way website, but maybe I just didn’t navigate it correctly because I couldn’t find anything. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!
Nicole Thelin
Hey, Ashlie! The 211 directory can be complicated to use. If you let me know what county to research, I can add it to our research list.
In the meantime, I did a little bit of searching and I found a few resources. I hope one of these might be helpful to you!
Community Action Partnership Region II – Youth Services (Minot)
Dakota Prairie Community Action Agency – School Supply Assistance (Devils Lake)
REACH – Family Support (Hawley, MN)
Salvation Army – Seasonal Services (Minot)
Salvation Army (The) (Grand Forks)
Salvation Army (The) (Williston)
United Way of Cass Clay
United Way of Richland Wilkin (Wahpeton)
VFW Unmet Needs
Youthworks – Independent Living Skills (Bismarck)
Youthworks – Independent Living Skills (Fargo)
YWCA Food Baskets (Fargo)
Ashley May
In need of school supplies for two in Stockdale Texas 78160
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Ashley! I’ve added that to our research list. We’re trying very hard to get all this information available as soon as possible.
Misty Dale
Looking for someone to help with school supplies for my 4 kids. I am a single mom getting no financial help from my ex husband. Three of the kids are in middle school and one going into 1st grade. The kids grew like weeds this summer so will need new clothes. We live by Eau Claire Wisconsin. Thank you
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Misty! I’ve added your area to our research list but it may be a while before we’re able to find that information. We still have hundreds of requests to process and the school year is rapidly approaching (and has already started in many areas). We’ll do our best to get this information found and published as soon as possible. In the meantime, I found these resource directories that may be able to help you find what you need. I hope that helps!
Jessica Graham
Hello Nicole,
My name is Jessica. Firstly, thank you so much for taking the time to help other families in need, it’s truly appreciated and amazing to see how many other’s whom you have given your time and effort towards!
I hope you can help my son 4 who will be in K4, Daughter 15 who will be in 10th grade, and son 11 who will start 6th his first year in middle school.
I’m a single Mother, unfortunately my health has been at a downward spiral the last couple of years and I can no longer work and I’m trying to get Disability which I really don’t want to, but I need to think of my children and support them the best way I can do at this time.
We live in Milwaukee, WI. Thank you so much!
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Jessica! I’ve added your area to our research list. We still have hundreds of areas left to research, so we’re not going to be able to get them all done in time for this back-to-school season. However, if you contact Milwaukee’s IMPACT 211 line, they may be able to help you connect with other resources in your area. Here’s a link to their service -> http://www.impactinc.org/impact-2-1-1/ I’m so sorry! I hope this helps. <3
Caroline Y
Im hoping you could find information for Hayward, WI
Nicole Thelin
Hi, Caroline! I’ve added that to our research list and we’ll look into it as soon as we can.
Carla Robins-Stoldt
Hi Nicole, I need school supplies for my granddaughter asap can you give me some resources please and thank you.
Nicole Thelin
Hey, Carla! The resources really depend on where you are located. Most of the programs we’ve researched have already ended, so if you still need help with school supplies, I recommend contacting the United Way’s 211 directories or the child’s school for assistance.
April
Wondering what’s available for Binghamton, New York and surrounding areas. Thank you for your assistance.
Riley Thomson
April,
I’ve added your area to our research list. Please check back in soon for updates. Thanks
Riley
News
Nice article
Riley Thomson
News,
Thanks!
-Riley
Celes D Mickle
Hello Nicole,
I need school supplies, and I live in Ahoskie, North Carolina in Hertford county. I thank you in advance for your time and consideration. Have a blessed weekend
God bless you,
Blessings,
Thank you,
Sincerely,
Celes Mickle,
Riley Thomson
Celes,
I went ahead and added this to our research list. Please check back with us for updates. Thanks.
-Riley
Celes Mickle
Hello Riley,
What is the update on finding school supplies for me in Ahoskie, North Carolina in Hertford County? I thank you in advance for your time and consideration.
God bless you,
Blessings,
Celes Mickle,
Riley Thomson
Celes,
I double checked and it is still on our research list. We are working as quickly as we can to get through all the requests we have received. We appreciate your patience. Thanks.
-Riley
Margie
Need free backpack information for marion va
Riley Thomson
Margie,
This is everything we have for free back to school supplies. If you don’t see your area listed, let me know and I’ll add it to the research list. Thanks.
Riley
Kim Roy
Hi. I live in Bradford County, Pa. What resources are available in my area?
Riley Thomson
Kim,
Here is a link to our Pennsylvania Archive. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Rachelle Drum
I need to know where to get free school supplies in Jackson County Newport Arkansas. I know it’s a little late but I wasn’t aware my 11 year old decided he wanted to live with me instead of my aunt that has had him. I’m currently without transportation also. Thanks in advance.
Riley Thomson
Rachelle,
Right now this is everything we have for free back to school supplies. I went ahead and added Jackson County to our research list. In the meantime, you could also try 211.org for more resources in your area. Also, here are some resources for a free car. I hope this helps.
-Riley
Brittany Krieger
need help with free school supplies for Cedar falls, IA
Riley Thomson
Brittany,
I went ahead and added this to the research list. Thanks!
-Riley
Jennifer Davis-Hull
Hello and good morning, I live in Erie, PA with my four children, three that are in school, two in middle school and one in high school. Was wondering about info on free backpacks/school supplies and free school uniforms in my area. Thank you so much in advance.
Thank you,
Jennifer Davis-Hull
Riley Thomson
Jennifer,
I went ahead and added this area to the research list. Thanks!
-Riley
Christina
Need for clothes 7 year old
Riley Thomson
Christina,
We don’t have any resources that give out new clothes. You could try 211.org for more resources in your area. Or check with some local churches, they sometimes have clothing sheds for families in need. I hope this helps.
-Riley