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School Supplies/Backpack Giveaways - 2026

 

In addition to the one-time giveaway events listed by county below, we have some programs in our database that offer school supplies on a longer-term, regular basis. See if any of these programs match a caller's needs in addition to looking through the events below. You can find the programs listed on our website HERE


ONE-TIME GIVEAWAY EVENTS:

 

ERIE COUNTY - children must be present with adult

  • 14212 -  Wednesday, September 9th, 729 Sycamore St. (Lucky Wireless), Buffalo 12pm-4pm, Socks, sneakers and hygiene products.

  • 14211 - Sunday, September 13th, 938 Genesee St, Buffalo 3pm-7pm, bookbags with school supplies

  • 14215 - Saturday, September 19th, 877 E Delavan Ave, Buffalo 11:30am-1:30pm, free school supplies, free produce & food

 


 

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