Back to school time is exciting. It’s also expensive. Here are some places where you can get assistance for the students in your home if the lists of “must-buys” becomes too long.
School Supplies: Many churches and organizations do fundraisers to provide backpacks full of supplies. If you don’t see one below that fits your needs contact a large church in your area to see what they might have. Organizations like Operation School Bell, Backpack Attack, and give supplies directly to schools where they are then passed on to families in need so you can also contact your school to see if they can offer your child the assistance you may need.
Shalom Health Care Center Back to School Event
Saturday, July 23rd 10 am – 2 pm
3400 Lafayette Rd
Indianapolis
Games, music, dancing, free backpacks with supplies, free health screenings
Pride Park Annual Backpack Giveaway
Saturday, July 23 2-4 pm
1129 Vanderman St.
Indianapolis
Free backpacks with school supplies for kids in K-7th grade
Register online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/Activity_Search/2016-pride-park-back-2-school-giveaway/5869
Styles and Jimbo Back to School Event
July 30th 11 am – 7 pm
Wes Montgomery Park
3400 N. Hawthorne Ln
Indianapolis
Free back to school supplies, free food and drinks
Child Advocates Free Kids’ Fair
Saturday July 30th, 9-11:30 am
Mainscape parking lot 4150 N. Keystone Ave.
Free admission, backpacks, school supplies, games, popcorn, free books, inflatables, face painting, etc.
www.childadvocates.net/events/
TCC, Verizon Wireless School Rocks Backpack Giveaway
Saturday, July 30th 12-3pm at participating stores
Backpack and supply giveaway in store
No purchase required, must bring child receiving backpack with you
While supplies last, 200 available per store, find your nearest store with the link:
tccrocks.com/locations/
More than school supplies: In addition to backpacks and school supplies these organizations offer help for back to school expenses such as new shoes and uniforms.
Free Kids’ Shoes and Health Screenings (as well as free backpacks and school supplies)
Indianapolis Urban League: Back to School Block Party
Saturday, July 23rd 10 am – 1:30 pm
777 Indiana Ave.
Indianapolis
Free food, fun, backpacks, supplies, shoes, and health screenings
Shoes, Underwear, Socks, Coats (as well as free backpacks and supplies)
Merciful HELP Center: Tools for School: After the Bash!
This organization assists Hamilton County residents with school needs based on the child’s supply list as well as shoes, Socks, Underwear, and Coats
Registration opens yearly on March 15th and supplies are available starting July 30th. Children must be present to be fitted for shoes, socks, and underwear.
Bring: Photo ID and a current utility bill and check in at the Merciful HELP Center
1045 West 146th Street, Suite A
Carmel, IN 46032
Tuesday, July 26th 10-11:45am and 5-6:45 pm
Thursday, July 28th 10-11:45 am
Saturday, July 30th 9-11:15 am
Vision, Dental, and Health Screenings, Free Immunizations, Help with enrolling in healthcare (as well as backpacks and supplies)
Covering Kids & Families Back to School Family Day
Saturday, July 30th 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
Marion County Health Department
3838 N. Rural St.
Free backpack with school supplies, free immunizations, vision and dental screenings, and sports physicals.
Help will also be available for anyone interested in enrolling in free or low-cost healthcare for uninsured children.
Shoes & Health Screenings (as well as free backpacks and supplies)
Indianapolis Urban League Back to School Block Party
Saturday, July 23rd 10 am -1:30 pm
Free food, children’s shoes, health screenings, backpacks, school supplies, activities
Shoes and socks, Free Bikes and bike repairs, Free Haircuts (as well as free backpacks, supplies, resume and employment resources)
Grace Church Care Center Community Fair
Saturday, July 23rd 9am-noon
5504 E. 146th St.
Noblesville, IN (West Parking Lot)
Registration ends July 20th but contact nickp@gracechurch.us to see if the services you nee are still available.
Uniforms, $1/item
Rousseau McClellan Montessori IPS 91 Uniform Swap
July 27th, 6-8pm
5111 Evanston Ave.
Indianapolis
Gently used uniform pieces for $1
You do not need to donate in order to shop
Uniforms, $3-$6/item
Gently Used School Uniform Co. Sale
Saturday, July 23rd 8 am – 4 pm
Lakeside Elementary, Warren Township
9601 E. 21st St.
Indianapolis
Kindergarten through adult uniform clothing
Priced $3-$6/item
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