Assemblyman Colton, Councilmember Zhuang’s Supply Giveaway
WHERE: Outside Assemblyman Colton’s office, 155 Kings Highway
WHEN: Monday, August 10, from 3:30pm to 5:30pm
District 47 Assemblyman William Colton and City Councilmember Susan Zhuang will be holding a school supply giveaway in conjunction with Halal Food Connection. Backpacks, pencils and pencil cases will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Students must be present to receive supplies.
Optimum and Warner Bros. Discovery Back-to-School Backpack Program
WHERE: Kings Theatre, 1027 Flatbush Ave.
WHEN: Tuesday, August 11, from 11am to 1pm
Optimum and Warner Bros. Discovery are distributing nearly 1,000 backpacks in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
NYSoM Back-2-School Bonanza 2026
WHERE: Bushwick Playground, Putnam Ave. between Knickerbocker and Irving Avenues
WHEN: Saturday, August 15, from 2 to 4pm
New York State of Mind community organization is hosting a Back 2 School Bonanza, distributing school supplies on a first-come, first-served basis. The event will feature themed activities and appearances by Superman, Supergirl and Captain America.
Lyrikal and Caribbean American Center Back-to-School Giveaway
WHERE: Tropical Paradise Ballroom, 1367 Utica Ave
WHEN: Sunday, August 16, from 1 to 5pm
Brooklyn Musician Lyrikal is partnering with Caribbean American Center to give away free backpacks and supplies, and will host music and games.
SD-19 Free Family Fun Day & Back-to-School Giveaway
WHERE: Canarsie Park at East 88th St. Entrance
WHEN: Tuesday, August 18, from 1 to 4pm
New York City School District 19 is hosting a free fun day and giveaway in Canarsie Park for students ages 4-14. Students must be present to receive supplies.
New York Restoration Project: Essex Street Community Garden Giveaway
WHERE: Essex St. Community Garden
WHEN: Friday, August 21, from 12 to 2pm
Free backpack and supply giveaway while supplies last. Students must be present to receive supplies. Registration is offered.
East New York Urban Youth Corp Inc.’s Back-to-School Uniform Giveaway
WHERE: Parking lot of M&T Bank, 2664 Atlantic Ave.
WHEN: Saturday, August 22, from 12 to 4pm
Free food, drinks and music for families as well as back-to-school supplies. Registration is open until August 14, and is required for the event, along with submission of uniform sizes. Register by contacting Ms/ Dixon at 718-647-3270, Dr. Colimon at 917-684-9034, or emailing your child’s information to [email protected]
New York Restoration Project: McLeod Community Garden Giveaway
WHERE: McLeod’s Community Garden
WHEN: Saturday, August 22, from 5:30 to 7:30pm
Free backpack and supply giveaway while supplies last. Students must be present to receive supplies. Registration is offered.
