Want to lend a hand to students in need this school year? Need help getting school supplies? These free school supply events in the Oklahoma City metro area can help!
[Please note: This is a working list last updated on July 1, 2025, so check back often for updates and additions. Know of an event that needs to be added to our list? Email and let us know!
Ongoing School Supply Drives
Help provide school supplies for ReMerge families. Purchase from their Amazon Wishlist or sponsor a backpack by donating here ($175 for High School/Middle School (includes hygiene items) and $100 for Elementary. If you or your organization are interested in hosting a school supply or hygiene drive for ReMerge, email Abby at aettinger@Remergeok.org.
Positive Tomorrows is a private, tuition-free school serving families experiencing homelessness.. Visit their website for a wish list for needed supplies.
The Backpack Program at Urban Mission provides school supplies for local children who are qualified as low income. Donations are accepted year-round. Call 405-946-1556 or visit urbanmissionokc.org for more information.
Angels Foster Family Network want to help children in foster care begin the upcoming school year with everything they need to succeed. Purchase items on their Amazon Wishlist to make a difference! Items are needed by July 25.
Sunbeam Family Services Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (GRG) School Supply program serves approximately 500 children every year with back-to-school backpacks full of pencils, pens, notebook paper, folders and much more. The GRG program also provides support, education and resources for grandparents 55+ who are raising grandchildren without parents in the home in Canadian, Cleveland, Oklahoma and Logan counties. If you would like to donate today, visit give.sunbeamfamilyservices.org.
Assistance League of Norman’s Operation School Bell provides new clothing and books in a retail-like environment to children in need. Children are referred to the program by their teachers and school counselors.
The Greater Oklahoma City Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is collecting school supplies throughout the month of July. Donations of new school supplies, including backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, glue sticks, etc, can be dropped off 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at 3321 S. Western, OKC, OK 73109. For more information call 405-616-5031.
Feed the Children’s Teacher Store is in need of classroom essentials such as notebooks, copy paper, glue, pencils, pens and instructional materials. Thousands of teachers from pre-approved Title I schools visit the Teacher Store to shop for school supplies at no cost to them or the school district. This annual event draws teachers from across Oklahoma, allowing them to fill a bag full of classroom supplies as well as collect an assortment of books for the upcoming school year. For more information, contact: 405-945-4070.
DonorsChoose.org is an online charity that allows the community to support public school teachers. Public school teachers from every corner of America post classroom project requests, and you can give any amount to the project that most inspires you. You can search by location or project area of interest from art or math to field trips or specialized classroom equipment.
Peppers Ranch (3200 S Western Ave, Guthrie) is collecting school supplies for kids living at the ranch. Needed items include pencil sharpeners, notepads, folders, index cards, markers, sidewalk chalk and more. See the Ranch’s Facebook page for a full list of needed items or their Amazon wish list. Donate online at peppersranch.com/donate. Volunteers are needed for the Back-to-School Bash in August. Visit their website to find out how to volunteer.
The Bethel Foundation is providing families in need with back-to-school resources including school supplies. Families interested in donating should call 405-286-3700.
Oklahoma City Public Schools Foundation’s Coat-A-Kid program provides new winter coats to OKCPS students, ensuring every child in the district who needs a coat has one to protect them from the cold temperatures. The Foundation accepts year-round donations. Learn more at okckids.com/coat-a-kid.
Youth & Family Services School Supplies Product Drive (7565 E Hwy 66, El Reno) benefits children and youth in Youth & Family Services emergency shelter, counseling, foster care and smart start programs. School supplies are needed for elementary through college age. 405-262-6555, www.yfsok.org
First United Bank is aiming to collect 25,000 items to support 250 classrooms across Oklahoma and Texas. Drop off new school supplies at any First United Bank location and help local students start the school year with confidence! Find a location near you.
Drives and Events in July-August
July 11-25
Midwest City Chamber of Commerce’s Fill the Bus Campaign supporting Mid-Del Schools is accepting school supplies. Drop off donations at one of three events: July 11, July 18 and July 25. Learn more by emailing jason@midwestcitychamber.com.
July 18
Calle Dos Cinco Historic Capitol Hill District is collecting school supplies to give away to the community at their FREE Fiesta Friday block party on July 18. In-kind and monetary donations are welcome. For more information or to donate, call 405-768-5465.
July 18-Aug. 5
The Moore Chamber of Commerce “Fill The Bus Campaign” encourages community members to donate much-needed things like paper, pencils, markers, crayons and more at one of the three events planned this summer. Donations to go to Moore Public Schools. For more information and a list of essential supplies, visit moorechamber.com.
July 26
FREE Back-to-School Community Outreach at Kiwanis Park South Pavilion (1101 S Midwest Blvd, Midwest City) features 500 backpacks filled with essential school supplies, such as paper, notebooks, pencils, pens, erasers, crayons, glue, folders, and scissors. The event is open to the public while supplies last. 10 a.m.
Free Back to School Bash 2025 is hosted by Latino Agency and Scissortail Park! The event is held at Scissortial Park located at 420 SW 10th Street OKC, OK 73109 from 9am to 1pm. Get ready for the new school year with an afternoon full of resources, fun, and community! The event will feature: immunizations, backpacks & school supplies, haircuts, school enrollment assistance, sports physicals, free food, outdoor activities and so much more!
Oklahoma City & Boys Ranch Town’s Back-to-School Dinner Event at Embassy Suites (2501 Conference Dr, Norman) features lunch and a style show. Proceeds benefit a special fund to provide yearly clothing and other basic needs of children at Oklahoma Baptist Homes for Children. Auction begins at 10:30 with lunch at 11:30. It is free to attend, but you must make a reservation. Call Carly at 580.641.3336 to make a reservation.
Refund Express Tax and Reach Out Ministries is giving out backpacks and supplies to the first 150 that register by July 18. The event will be from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and will feature bounce houses, food and door prizes. The event will take place at 11450 N. Western OKC, OK 74113.
July 31 – Aug. 2
The Citizens Caring for Children Back2School event provides a new school outfit, shoes, backpack and school supplies to youth and children in foster care. The is an in-person event and the children must be present to participate. Contact 405.753.4099 for more information or use this link to register. You can also donate here to make a difference in a foster child’s school year.
July 31
Restore Behavioral Health is hosting a Back to School/Resource Fair from 4-7 p.m. at The Well in Norman (1008 24th Ave NW, Norman). In addition to distributing backpacks and school supplies, the fair will also feature a variety of local resources for families, including information on mental healthcare, nutrition and after-school programs.
Aug. 1
Change a Child Inc. is hosting its 7th annual backpack giveaway at 1600 NE 30th in Oklahoma City at 6 p.m., while supplies last. Child must be present. For more information, email changeachildoutreach@gmail.com.
Aug. 2
FREE Project 66 Back to School Bash at First Christian Church (201 E 2nd St, Edmond): From 9-11 a.m. Project 66 is bringing 1000 backpacks of school supplies that will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. The City of Edmond is bringing games, a firetruck and the Edmond PD SWAT Team Van for kids to explore! Free donuts, PBJ sandwiches, and chips! Parents – meet more than 20 different agencies from the metro area that offer resources for food, education, fitness, mental health, and other support for your family. The first 300 students will receive a voucher for a FREE haircut at a metro-area Sports Clips.
FREE Backpack to School Bash at Southern Oaks United Pentecostal Church (6501 S Walker Ave, OKC) features backpacks with supplies, games, art tents, prizes, lunch, bounce houses and more. OKC Fire & Police will meet the kids. Backpacks and supplies are available while supplies last. Learn more at www.myfreebackpack.com
Aug 2 & 9
Free and open to the public, Oklahoma City Public Schools is excited to welcome students and families to their annual Back-to-School Bash, a free community event offering school supplies, resources, and helpful information to kick off the new school year. Families will have access to student services, community partners, on-site enrollment assistance and more.
Saturday, August 2 at Douglass High School
Saturday, August 9 at Grant High School
Aug. 9
Western Avenue Baptist Church 3rd annual Back to School Bash from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at 3024 N Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73114. School supplies being given away, while supplies last. There will also be inflatables, food, and more!
The Center for Children and Families is partnering with Red Dirt Collective on Saturday, Aug. 9 from noon-3 p.m to host a Back to School Bash. Come and enjoy a robust community resource fair, games, food, prizes and MUCH more. They’ll be offering FREE backpacks and school supplies, while supplies last. This event is open to the public and will be held at CCFI (210 S. Cockrel Ave., Norman, OK). To learn more, call 405-364-1420.
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