Get ready for the first day of school with a brand new backpack and even some of the other supplies your kids need! We know back-to-school shopping can be a budget buster, so we're rounding up some amazing local resources where you can score free backpacks and school supplies.
Stay tuned, we'll update this list throughout the month of August. Feel free to help by submitting events to our calendar! LAST UPDATED: 8/20/25
| SATURDAY, August 2: Olum's Backpack Giveaway Day - VESTAL - Free backpacks filled with school supplies for kindergarten - high school aged children United Way of Broome County's Back to School Sneaker Giveaway VESTAL - Free pair of kid shoes for families in need TUESDAY, August 5: Broome County Backpack Giveaway - JOHNSON CITY - Free backpacks from the Broome County District Attorney's Office SATURDAY, August 16: East Side Block Party - BINGHAMTON - Free school clothes and haircuts SUNDAY, August 17: Newark Valley UMC School Supplies Giveaway - NEWARK VALLEY - Free school supplies MONDAY, August 18: Tioga County Back to School Party - TIOGA CENTER - Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and more for Tioga County school age children THURSDAY, August 21: CARES Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway - BINGHAMTON - Free backpacks and school supplies for Binghamton City School District students grades K-12 FRIDAY, August 22: Greater Good Grocery Back to School Bash - BINGHAMTON - Free backpacks and school supplies, free food, music and more! SATURDAY, August 23: The Beloved Community's BELOVED Barbecue - BINGHAMTON - Enjoy a free community meal, get free school supplies, and free hair cuts CARES Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway - BINGHAMTON - Free backpacks and school supplies for Binghamton City School District students grades K-12 BradRich Healthcare's Back to School Giveaway - ENDICOTT - Free clothing from toddler through plus-size, girls & boys shoes, some school supplies (limited quantities), and free hot dog for each attendee TUESDAY, August 26: BC Sherriff's Office's Back to School Giveaway - CONKLIN - Free backpacks and school supplies for all ages THURSDAY, August 28: Candor School Supply Giveaway CAR-nival - CANDOR - Free backpacks and school supplies sponsored by Candor Children's Closet and the Candor PTSA TUESDAY, September 2: Take Risk LLC & I.C.A.N. School Supply Giveaway - BINGHAMTON - Free food, haircuts, and school supplies |
Is Something Missing? Do you know of other back to school events we should include on this list? Please give us a heads up and submit events to our calendar!
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