The school year is just around the corner. Make sure you and your family are ready to start the school year off right. We partner with many organizations throughout the state that offer free resources and school supplies to families. Check the list below to find a resource near you to help you prepare for the school year.
Antigo
Fill a Backpack, Fill a Need
Registration starts July 31
For more info:Â https://www.antigo.k12.wi.us/
Brown County
Salvation Army – Tools for School
Registration ends July 28
To Register:Â https://thesalvationarmywi.regfox.com/green-bay-tools-for-school-2023
Green Bay First Church – Back to School Bash
Backpack and School Supply Giveaway
Event is August 18 – Must Register the Day of
For more info:Â https://greenbayfirst.org/backtoschool
Peace United Methodist
Free Back to School Community Closet
Event is August 10 – 9 AM – 1 PM
For more info:Â https://www.facebook.com/events/1330020564585226?active_tab=about
One Stop Schoop Shop
Service League of Green Bay
Event is August 5-7 at UWGB Kress Center
For more info: https://serviceleaguegb.org/one-stop-school-shop/
Dane County
Stuff the Bus by Sunshine Place
Location is 18 Rickel Road
Sun Prairie WI 53590
They only help kids in the school district. Call 608-837-4511
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
102 East Lincoln Street
Mount Horeb WI, 53572
Call 608-437-6114
A free clothing bank is also on site. A back-to-school drive is held for low-income families, single parents and others. Pens, calculators, notebooks, winter jackets, uniforms and more may be offered.
Waunakee Neighborhood Connection – Fill the Bus
208 South Century Avenue, Waunakee
July 28 – August 6
For details, call 608-849-5740.
A wide variety of school supplies, hygiene goods and other stuff is offered.
Crossroads United Methodist Church
5901 Hogan Road, Waunakee
August 7 – August 13
For details, call 608-849-5740.
A wide variety of school supplies, hygiene goods and other stuff is offered.
WayForward Resources (formerly Middleton Outreach Ministry)
3502 Parmenter Street
Middleton, WI 53562
Main number is (608) 836-7338
https://www.wayforwardresources.org/support-us/seasonal-support/
Boys and Girls Clubs of Dane County
Event: August 22nd from 5 – 7
For more info: https://www.bgcdc.org/back2school
Fond du Lac
Back to School Fond du Lac
Registration ends August 7
Distribution Day – August 17
To Register:Â https://backtoschoolfdl.org/Â
Grant
Grant County Resource Fair & Back Back Pick Up
Grant County Coordinated Services Team
Distribution/Event Day: August 26
Registration Required: Call 608-723-2136 to reserve a backpack
for more info: https://unified.co.grant.wi.gov/index.php/2024/07/15/back-to-school-event-in-grant-county/
Kewaunee
Back to School Program
Registration closes August 2
Distribution will be August 14
Janesville
ECHO of Janesville
Registration closes mid-August (please call 754-5333 for exact dates)
To sign up, please bring: Photo ID, current utility bill with Janesville address, and proof of all household income. If no income, bring in Food Stamp Benefit form showing no income.
For more info:Â https://echojanesville.org/services/school-supplies/
Janesville Wesleyan Church – Back-2-School Bash
Event August 24
Free – no registration Needed
Held at Traxler Park, 600 N. Main St
For more info:Â https://janesvillechurch.org/about-us/events/
Madison
Goodman Center Back Pack Drive
Registration ends July 1
To Register:Â https://www.goodmancenter.org/get-involved/events/backpack-drive
Lussier Community Education Center
Free school supplies
Resgistration through July 31
To register: https://lcecmadison.org/school-supplies-registration-opens-july-1/
Urban League of Greater Madison STEAM Camp
August 5 – 9th
To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/steam-camp-2024-registration-925949960257?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawEPhZxleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXXXideubdFr3_lwSk-NH0M4q90zSqLlcHjdus0sfj3ri8bBE0Hwh3ekGw_aem_-EyybOm66kF7FCUk02EgzA
The River Clothing Bank
Location is 2201 Darwin Road
Madison, Wisconsin 53704
Dial (608) 442-8815
Students of all ages and genders can get free or low-cost clothes for the school year or winter. Vouchers may be offered too.
Lighthouse Church
Location is 6402 Schroeder Rd
Madison, WI 53711
Phone: (608) 441-9408
Marinette / Menominee County
Salvation Army – Back to School
Registration Ends July 31
To Register:Â https://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/marinette/events/back-to-school/
Marshfield
United Way – Supplies 4 Success
Registration ends July 14
To Register:Â https://www.marshfieldareaunitedway.org/supplies-4-success
Oconto County
Oconto County School Supply Drive
Registration closes August 1
Distribution – Sat. August 10
To Register:Â https://www.ocontocountyschoolsupplydrive.org/
Shawano County
Salvation Army – Backpacks For Kids
Registration ends August 8
Register at Safe Haven, SAM25, SAFPARC, Human Services and FSC
For More Info: Call Jeane Sager at 920-304-9161
Sheboygan County
Boys and Girls Club of Sheboygan County
A resource for back-to-school supplies
Call 920-467-9733 for more information
Or visit: https://www.uwofsc.org/resources/back-to-school-resources/
Stevens Point-Portage County
United Way – Project Fresh Start 2024
Registration ends July 26
Distribution on August 17
To Register:Â https://www.volunteersrock.org/pfs
Wisconsin Rapids
Stuff the Desk
August 16th &17 at East Jr. High School
Registration ends August 1
To Register:Â https://uwswac.org/form/stuff-the-desk-registration
All counties:
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Back to School Resources
For more info:Â https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/parents/index.htm
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