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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:

 

CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY - children must be present with adult

  • 14760 - Wednesday, August 26th, 920 N. 4th St, Olean, Will need to call 585-375-1804 to register on August 23rd and 24th

 

ERIE COUNTY - children must be present with adult

  • 14207 - Saturday, August 15th, 2156 Niagara St 4pm-6pm (Riverside McDonald's): backpack filled with essential school supplies

  • 14215 - Saturday, August 15th, 391 Edison Ave 12pm-3pm: community impact day, free backpack to the first 100 families

  • 14208 - Sunday, August 16th, 1100 Jefferson Ave (Johnnie B Wiley Sports Pavilion) 1pm-4pm, one back pack per child, food, resources, and more

  • 14204 - Tuesday, August 18th, 907 Michigan Ave 3pm-6pm, 2nd annual community days book bag giveaways, free ice cream and more

  • 14204 - Tuesday, August 18th, 36 Nash St 4pm-6pm backpack giveaway including binders, writing utensils water bottle and more

  • 14215 - Friday, August 21st, 3297 Bailey Ave 11am-4pm: backpack giveaway

  • 14207 - Saturday,  August 22nd, 567 Hertel Ave 11am-3pm: Free school clothes, school supplies, backpacks, and more

  • 14211 - Saturday, August 22nd, 967 Ferry St (Ferry Grider Community Room) 12pm-4pm: free bookbags and supplies while they last

  • 14215 - Saturday, August 22nd, 987 Kensington Ave 12pm-4pm: bookbag giveaway and more while supplies last.

  • 14223 - Saturday, August 22nd, 2853 Sheridan Dr (Buffalo Jewelry & Loan) 12pm-4pm back packs, first come first served while supplies last

  • 14210 - Saturday, August 22nd, 2196 Seneca St, Buffalo (Buffalo Jewelry & Loan) 12pm-4pm, back packs first come first served while supplies last

  • 14204 - Tuesday, August 25th, 36 Nash St 4pm-6pm backpack giveaway including binders, writing utensils water bottle and more

  • 14150 - Wednesday, August 26th, 46 Broad St, Tonawanda 5pm-8pm backpack, school supplies, clothing hut and more

  • 14213 - Friday, August 28th, 271 Grant St 12pm-3pm, back to school giveaway

  • 14204 - Saturday, August 29th, 114 Hickory St (JFK Park) 2pm-6pm, backpack giveaway

  • 14216 - Sunday, August 30th, 975 Hertel Ave, 2pm: community day and backpack giveaway

  • 14203 - Monday, August 31st, 907 Michigan Ave (Roswell Park Community Engagement Center) 5:30pm-7:30pm: first come first served school supplies giveaway

  • 14208 - Tuesday, September 1st, 1100 Jefferson Ave (Johnnie B Wiley Sports Pavilion) noon-3pm: backpack giveaway

  • 14208 - Saturday, September 5th, 91 Winslow Ave , 12pm-5pm(CS53 Community Garden): back to school bash

 

GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTY - registration may be required

  • Back to School Clothes - Ministry of Concern, registration open until August 17th, call 585-589-9210 to register

 

Niagara County - children must be present with adult 

  • 14301 - Saturday, August 15th 1201 Pine Ave, 11am-1pm: free backpacks and school supplies for children up to age 18

  • 14303 - Wednesday, August 19th, 1570 Buffalo Ave, 11am-1pm: free backpacks, school supplies, clothing, household items and cookout lunch (bring a bag)

  • 14303 - Thursday, August 20th, 1570 Buffalo Ave, 11am-1pm: free backpacks, school supplies, clothing, household items and cookout lunch (bring a bag)


 

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