Metro Minnesota - School Supplies - Statewide 2026

Information will be listed here when it becomes available for residents of the following counties: Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, Isanti, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington. If a program is not listed in a specific area, individuals should contact their school district's social worker for possible assistance with school supplies.ANYONEHoly Trinity Lutheran Church - 8th Annual School Supply Giveaway Address: Holy Trinity Parking Lot, 1300 Main Street East, New Prague MN, 56071 Serves: Open to all Eligibility: Elementary-age students Registration: Drive-thru, first come, first served, while supplies last. 216 backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away during this event. No early distribution. Rain or shine. When: Monday, August 3rd, at 6 pm Description: Free backpacks with general school supplies Homestead Community Church Hastings Campus - Back to School Carnival Address: 602 Vermillion Street, Hastings, MN 55033 Website: https://homesteadcommunitychurch.org/hastingsServes: Open to all Eligibility: Students in need of free school supplies Intake: Walk in Distribution: 11 am - 1 pm Saturday, August 1stDescription: Provides snacks, carnival games, inflatables, and a free backpack with school suppliesHonored 2 Help's 6th Annual Back 2 School BBQ Address: Pride Center - Park Center High School, 7501 Noble Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443 Serves: Open to all Eligibility: Individuals and families with children in grades K-12 Intake: Visit website to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/honored-2-helps-6th-annual-back-2-school-bbq-tickets-1991879912438 Distribution: 11 am - 5 pm, Saturday, August 15th Description: Free event (free parking) with backpacks filled with school supplies, BBQ, activities, prizes, and community resources (while supplies last) Wireless Zone 2026 Backpack GiveawayDistribution: Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 1 pm till supplies lastEligibility: Open to all Registration: Walk-in first come-first served. No registration is needed.Where: Visit https://wirelesszone.com/backpack-giveaway/ to find a participating storeDescription: Stop by a store for a free backpack filled with school supplies. While supplies last. One backpack per child. ONLY AT PARTICIPATING LOCATIONAnoka CountyFridley Public Schools - Back to School Resource FairAddress: Fridley High School Parking Lot, 6000 West Moore Lake Drive Fridley, MN 55432Phone: (763)502-5000Website: https://www.uwbrowncounty.org/united-way-backpack-projectServes: Students at Fridley Public SchoolsEligibility: Students in grades K-12Intake: Complete online application form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeib3K8g2E1jEbtnZc9JfoxqohhmrsSU5uEoQ8iYC8ds2fMLA/viewformDistribution: 10 am - 12 noon Saturday, August 22ndDescription: Provides backpacks, school supplies, and community resourcesCARVER COUNTYCAP AgencyAddress: 738 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379Phone: (952)496-2125 option 1Serves: Clients of CAP who are participating in CAP's Energy Assistance, Head Start, Food Shelf, or other services within the last 12 months and are residents of Carver, Dakota, or Scott CountyEligibility: Students in grades K - 12Registration: Sign up with a CAP staff or call through the main line starting Monday, June 30thDistribution: Dates will be arranged once registered, with dates in August or September. Distribution locations are located in Rosemount at 249 145th Street West, Rosemount, MN or Shakopee at 738 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN.Description: Backpack filled with school suppliesDAKOTA COUNTYBerean Baptist Church - School-A-Palooza Address: 309 County Road 42 East, Burnsville, MN 55306Eligibility: Students in grades K - 12Serves: Residents of Dakota and Scott countiesRegistration: Visit website to register online at https://bereanbaptist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3607124 Distribution: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026Description: Provides free school supplies, backpacks, shoes, clothes, coats, family activities, and breakfastCAP AgencyAddress: 738 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379Phone: (952)496-2125 option 1Serves: Clients of CAP who are participating in CAP's Energy Assistance, Head Start, Food Shelf, or other services within the last 12 months and are residents of Carver, Dakota, or Scott CountyEligibility: Students in grades K - 12Registration: Sign up with a CAP staff or call through the main line starting Monday, June 30thDistribution: Dates will be arranged once registered, with dates in August or September. Distribution locations are located in Rosemount at 249 145th Street West, Rosemount, MN or Shakopee at 738 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN.Description: Backpack filled with school suppliesCommunity Action Center - Operation BackpackAddress: Northfield Community Resource Center 1651 Jefferson Parkway, Northfield, MN 55057Phone: (507)664-3550Eligibility: Children in grades Pre K - 12 enrolled in Northfield School District who could benefit from a free resourceRegistration: Call or visit website online at https://communityactioncenter.org/school-supplies/ to register between Thursday, July 16 - Wednesday, August 12Distribution: August 19, 2026Description: Provides free backpacks filled with school supplies to studentsLakeville Area Schools - Ready, Set, Achieve Address: Lakeville North High School Commons, 19600 Ipava Avenue, Lakeville, MN 55044Donations: Supplies must be new, gender neutral, with no specialized designs. Donations must be bagged in a paper grocery bag and stapled with a list of donated items. Drop off bags August 12-19 between 8:30 am - 4 pm Monday - Friday. Monetary donations in the form of checks are accepted. Visit website for a complete list of items needed at https://www.isd194.org/community/donations-and-scholarships/ready-set-achieve.Registration: Walk in first come, first served. No registration is needed.Eligibility: Lakeville Area School District studentsDistribution: 12 noon - 4 pm August 20, 2026Documents: Bring school IDDescription: Provides free school supplies to students enrolled in Lakeville Area SchoolsHENNEPIN COUNTY2026 CROSS - Christians Reaching Out in Social ServiceAddress: 12915 Weinand Circle, Rogers 55374Phone: (763)425-1050Distribution: Giveaway during the month August at the food shelf; walk in during office hours 9 am - 2 pm Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday; 9 am - 7 pm TuesdayServes: Clients of CROSSEligibility: Families with children in grades K - 12 who are residents of Champlin, Corcoran, Dayton, Maple Grove, Osseo, and RogersRegistration: Walk in no appointment necessary; meet with staff member for interview. Must be receiving other services within the agency before receiving a backpack.Documents: Parents need photo ID, proof of addressDescription: Provides filled elementary and secondary backpacks for familiesPRISM - People Responding in Social Ministry Address: 1220 Zane Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN 55422 Serves: Residents of Golden Valley, New Hope, Robbinsdale, Crystal, or Plymouth with proof of residency (lease or current utility bill). Eligibility: Families with children entering grades K - 12; children must live in the home and must be verified in order to receive supplies (e.g., birth certificate, medical records, social security card, or school enrollment records). Registration: Open now until Friday, July 31st visit website to register https://prismmpls.org/celebrating-children/#birthday, and a case manager will reach out to schedule your appointment to receive school supplies. Supplies will be distributed while they last. Documents: Birth certificate, medical records, social security card, or school enrollment records for each child; Lease or current utility bill for proof of residency Description: Free backpack and school suppliesResourceWest Location: 13231 Minnetonka Drive, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Phone: (952)933-3860Distribution: School supplies will be distributed Saturday, August 22, 2026, by scheduled appointment for registered families Eligibility: Families with children in grades K-12 who live in Deephaven, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Shorewood, or Woodland, or whose children attend the Hopkins or Minnetonka School DistrictsRegistration: Visit website https://resourcewest-appointments.as.me/ or call to register beginning Monday, July 13, 2026 Documentation: Bring guardian photo ID, proof of current address, and identification for each registered child (birth certificate, social security card, or medical card) Description: Free backpacks stuffed with basic, grade-specific school supplies RAMSEY COUNTYMerrick?Community Services?-?Backpack GiveawayAddress:?1669 North Arcade Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106Serves:?Residents of Ramsey CountyEligibility:?Ramsey County families with children K-12Intake:?No pre-registration; walk-in day of eventWebsite: https://merrickcs.org/home/2026-backpack-giveaway/ Documents Required:?Proof of residency will be required at the event. Photo ID, utility bill, or lease. For each child, individuals must also bring a school ID, medical card, or Social Security card.Distribution:?4:30 pm - 8 pm, Thursday, August 20thDescription:?Free backpack giveaway with age-appropriate school supplies; free food will be servedSCOTT COUNTYBerean Baptist Church - School-A-PaloozaAddress: 309 County Road 42 East, Burnsville, MN 55306Serves: Residents of Dakota and Scott countiesEligibility: Students in grades K - 12Registration: Visit website to register online at https://bereanbaptist.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3607124Distribution: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026Description: Provides free school supplies, backpacks, shoes, clothes, coats, family activities, and breakfastCAP AgencyAddress: 738 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN 55379Phone: (952)496-2125 option 1Serves: Clients of CAP who are participating in CAP's Energy Assistance, Head Start, Food Shelf, or other services within the last 12 months and are residents of Carver, Dakota, or Scott CountyEligibility: Students in grades K - 12Registration: Sign up with a CAP staff or call through the main line starting Monday, June 30thDistribution: Dates will be arranged once registered, with dates in August or September. Distribution locations are located in Rosemount at 249 145th Street West, Rosemount, MN or Shakopee at 738 1st Avenue East, Shakopee, MN.Description: Backpack filled with school suppliesWASHINGTON COUNTYCommunity Thread and United Way of Washington County - Stuff the Bus Event Phone: Erin McQuay (651)439-3838 ext. 4Email: [email protected]: Oak Park Learning Center, 6355 Osman Avenue North, Stillwater, MN 55082 or Brookview Elementary, 11099 Brookview Road, Woodbury, MN 55129Serves: Families with children in grades Pre-K - 12 who live and attend school in Washington CountyRegistration: Visit website at https://www.uwwce.org/stuff-the-bus to register online. Registration online is open now until July 23.Documents: Proof of address such as a piece of mail with current address, utility bill, paycheck stub, or bank account dated within the last 60 daysDistribution: Families will reserve a time for curbside pick-up at one of the elementary schools. An email reminder will be sent for the scheduled pick-up.Description: Provides free school suppliesRangers Supporting Rangers School Supply Backpack Program Address: Distribution will be held at various school locations during the school's Open HousePhone: (651)982-8110Email: [email protected]: Forest Lake Area School District studentsEligibility: Students in grades K - 12 of the Forest Lake School DistrictRegistration: Register online by July 31, 2026 and choose the school the child will be enrolled for 2026-2027 school year. Visit website at https://flaschools.arux.app/course/8804/spr-sum-2026-apr-aug%E2%80%941/rangers-supporting-rangers-school-supply-backpack-program.Distribution: Backpacks and school supplies will be available at Open House where the student attends for 2026-2027 school year. Information will be provided once registered.Description: Free backpack and school supply program

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