Multiple US Cities Host Large-Scale Backpack Giveaways Supporting Students

Several communities across the U.S. are hosting back-to-school backpack giveaways this August to support students and families in preparing for the new school year. In Port Huron, Blue Water Community Action is holding a single large event on August 13 at McMorran Place Arena, providing backpacks filled with updated supplies like earbuds and water bottles, along with resource booths and giveaways such as socks and underwear from The Salvation Army. St. John’s Lutheran School in Moore is hosting its largest-ever Back to School Bash on August 9, featuring free backpacks, food trucks, bounce houses, and community engagement activities including visits from local police and fire departments. Odessa, Texas, is running a community-driven backpack giveaway since August 5, distributing over 200 backpacks with supplies and emphasizing community care and support. Meanwhile, Taft Independent School District in Texas is offering a combined backpack giveaway and health fair on August 5, providing backpacks, physicals, and vaccinations to registered students to ensure they start school healthy and prepared. These initiatives reflect a nationwide effort by schools, nonprofits, and businesses to remove barriers and foster community connections as students head back to school.