Northeastern Minnesota - School Supplies - Statewide 2026

Information will be listed here when it becomes available for residents of the following counties: Carlton, Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis. 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.ANYONEWireless Zone 2026 Backpack GiveawayDistribution: Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 1 pm till supplies lastEligibility: Open to allRegistration: 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 LOCATIONSCARLTON COUNTYCommunity Steps - Mountain Iron Fire DepartmentPhone: (218)929-1625Email: [email protected]: Iron Range (Carlton, Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties)Eligibility: K-12 students enrolled in an Iron Range school for the 2025-2026 school year. Families must be under the 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines/receiving SNAP, MFIP, or reduced/free school lunches.Intake: Apply online? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqkc_7VujuLDFxijOa7B8I2g-2tTlOfNGMmkuY9A4CtWKxJw/viewform ;?call or email for an application. Applications open now.Documents: Application formDistribution: August. Acceptance letters will be emailed with event information after July 31st, 2026Description: Provides new shoes to help children from low income families.United Way of Carlton and Pine County Area - Back to School BBQ & BackpacksPhone: (218)879-8404Serves: Residents of Carlton CountyIntake: Apply online,https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/oU5pvDhDistribution: 4pm - 6pm Monday, August 17 at Scanlon Community Center: 2801 Dewey Ave, Cloquet, MN 55720Description: A free event for families who need school supplies. Provides a free backpack filled with grade-appropriate school supplies and a meal. Additional resources also on site.COOK COUNTYCommunity Steps - Mountain Iron Fire DepartmentPhone: (218)929-1625Email: [email protected]: Iron Range (Carlton, Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties)Eligibility: K-12 students enrolled in an Iron Range school for the 2025-2026 school year. Families must be under the 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines/receiving SNAP, MFIP, or reduced/free school lunches.Intake: Apply online? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqkc_7VujuLDFxijOa7B8I2g-2tTlOfNGMmkuY9A4CtWKxJw/viewform ;?call or email for an application. Applications open now.Documents: Application formDistribution: August. Acceptance letters will be emailed with event information after July 31st, 2026Description: Provides new shoes to help children from low income families.LAKE COUNTYCommunity Steps - Mountain Iron Fire DepartmentPhone: (218)929-1625Email: [email protected]: Iron Range (Carlton, Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties)Eligibility: K-12 students enrolled in an Iron Range school for the 2025-2026 school year. Families must be under the 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines/receiving SNAP, MFIP, or reduced/free school lunches.Intake: Apply online? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqkc_7VujuLDFxijOa7B8I2g-2tTlOfNGMmkuY9A4CtWKxJw/viewform ;?call or email for an application. Applications open now.Documents: Application formDistribution: August. Acceptance letters will be emailed with event information after July 31st, 2026Description: Provides new shoes to help children from low income families.SAINT LOUIS COUNTYCommunity Steps - Mountain Iron Fire DepartmentPhone: (218)929-1625Email: [email protected]: Iron Range (Carlton, Cook, Lake, and Saint Louis counties)Eligibility: K-12 students enrolled in an Iron Range school for the 2025-2026 school year. Families must be under the 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines/receiving SNAP, MFIP, or reduced/free school lunches.Intake: Apply online? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqkc_7VujuLDFxijOa7B8I2g-2tTlOfNGMmkuY9A4CtWKxJw/viewform ;?call or email for an application. Applications open now.Documents: Application formDistribution: August. Acceptance letters will be emailed with event information after July 31st, 2026Description: Provides new shoes to help children from low income families.?

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