Back To School Giveaways

Tucson Back To School Events

July 13           Lerner & Rowe Backpack Giveaway

Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church Street  4 p.m.

Free backpacks, school supplies and new shoes for the first 550 kids. Children must be present to receive items.

https://lernerandrowegivesback.org/news/backpack-giveaways

July 18          City of Tucson El Rio Center’s Back to School

El Rio Neighborhood Center, 1390 W. Speedway  9–11 a.m.

Free school supplies and giveaways. Pre-registration is required.

Call 520-791-4683 to register.

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-and-Recreation-Events-Listing/Parks-and-Recreation-Events-Listing/El-Rio-Back-to-School-Giveaway

July 18          Marana Back to School Resource Fair

Marana Aquatic & Rec Center, 13455 N. Marana Main Street   8–11 a.m.

Free backpacks, school supplies, vaccines, dental checks for ages 0–21 and discounted sports physicals.

https://www.maranausd.org/news/musd-news-details/~board/district-news/post/musd-back-to-school-backpack-resource-fair-july-18-at-the-marc

July 23          Badges & Backpacks Fun Fiesta

Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church, 4:30–7:30 p.m.

Pima County Sheriff’s Department is giving away backpacks with school supplies. Child must be present to receive backpack.

Medical and dental checks, first responder displays and community resources.

https://www.pimasheriff.org/services/badges-and-backpacks

July 25         TUSD Impact Tucson      10 a.m. to noon

Free backpacks and school supplies to TUSD students. You can also meet representatives from TUSD departments and learn about resources from our community partners. Visit one of the locations below:

Catalina Family Resource Center 3645 E Pima St.

Palo Verde Family Resource Center 1302 S Avenida Vega

Menlo Family Resource Center 1100 W Fresno St.

Southwest Family Resource Center 6855 S Mark Rd.

https://www.tusd1.org/impact

July 30          Kidz Expo & Back to School Event

Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church  4 p.m.

Presented by Arizona Bilingual Newspaper–free backpacks, school supplies, health screenings/resources and fun activities.

https://www.facebook.com/events/tucson-convention-center/kidz-expo-back-to-school-2026-free-event/1287003990031994

July 31         City of Tucson Back to School Bash

Marty Birdman Center, 2536 N. Castro Ave.  5:30–7 p.m.

Free backpacks and school supplies for K–12 students.

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/Departments/Parks-and-Recreation/Parks-and-Recreation-Events-Listing/Parks-and-Recreation-Events-Listing/Friends-of-Marty-Birdman-Center-Back-to-School-Bash

Phoenix Back To School Events

July 9                        Lerner & Rowe Backpack Giveaway

Arizona Athletic Grounds, 6321 S. Ellsworth Road, Mesa   5 p.m

Free backpacks, school supplies and new shoes for the first 550 kids. Children must be present to receive items.

https://lernerandrowegivesback.org/news/backpack-giveaways

July 17                     Lerner & Rowe Backpack Giveaway

Desert Diamond Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave. Glendale   4 p.m

Free backpacks, school supplies and new shoes for the first 550 kids. Children must be present to receive items.

https://lernerandrowegivesback.org/news/backpack-giveaways

July 11         Dbacks & Honeywell Backpack Program

Gonzales Elementary School, 9401 W. Garfield St. Tolleson  8 a.m. to noon

Students will receive a backpack, a D-backs and Honeywell illustrated STEM storybook, and a D-backs pencil pouch filled with pencils, highlighters, glue sticks, and more. 

https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/community/honeywell/school-backpack-program

July 11         Dbacks & Honeywell Backpack Program

Community Center, 7858 S/ 35th Ave. Phoenix  10 a.m. to noon

Students will receive a backpack, a D-backs and Honeywell illustrated STEM storybook, and a D-backs pencil pouch filled with pencils, highlighters, glue sticks, and more. 

https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/community/honeywell/school-backpack-program

July 18         Community Backpack Giveaway

Imagine West Desert Middle School, 6800 W. McDowell Rd. Phoenix

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Free backpacks, school supplies and a variety of self-care and support services, including haircuts, a nail station, a facial station, and a makeup station.

https://fccphoenix.com/calendar?sapurl=Lyt2Y2tuL2xiL2V2Lytqa3ptZHNmP2JyYW5kaW5nPXRydWUmZW1iZWQ9dHJ1ZSZyZWNlbnRSb3V0ZT1hcHAud2ViLWFwcC5saWJyYXJ5LmNhbGVuZGFyJnJlY2VudFJvdXRlU2x1Zz0lMkJoc2hyenM0

July 18         Get Ready 4 School Glendale

GESD Care Center, 7677 W. Bettany Home Rd. Glendale  8–11 a.m.

Join us for a day of back-to-school support for Glendale families. The first 1,000 school-aged children present will receive a backpack with school supplies, plus free breakfast, haircuts, dental screenings and more!

https://www.facebook.com/GESD40/posts/pfbid0245oFXmc1iEpWMXR7ekr37YhfGmAwtcGrdWXyLk7D1q8k5hfJKCDHyfyFRXCnFCo2l

July 19         Dbacks & Honeywell Backpack Program

Desert West Community Center, 6501 W. Virginia Ave. Phoenix

Students will receive a backpack, a D-backs and Honeywell illustrated STEM storybook, and a D-backs pencil pouch filled with pencils, highlighters, glue sticks, and more. 

https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/community/honeywell/school-backpack-program

July 22         Dbacks & Honeywell Backpack Program

Mesa Public Library, 64 E. 1st Street  Mesa

Students will receive a backpack, a D-backs and Honeywell illustrated STEM storybook, and a D-backs pencil pouch filled with pencils, highlighters, glue sticks, and more. 

https://www.mlb.com/dbacks/community/honeywell/school-backpack-program

July 22         Back to School For K–5 Families

M C Cash Elementary, 5000 S. Sandomir Way, Phoenix   1–3 p.m.

Bring the kids. Pick up a free backpack stuffed with supplies and other fun items. Grab a Kona Ice, say hi to neighbors, experience our RV photo booth, and check off your back-to-school list, all in one afternoon.

July 25         Dbacks & Honeywell Backpack Program

Mesa High School, 1630 E. Southern Ave. Mesa   8:30 a.m. to noon

Students will receive a backpack, a D-backs and Honeywell illustrated STEM storybook, and a D-backs pencil pouch filled with pencils, highlighters, glue sticks, and more. 

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