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 24
For more info: https://www.antigo.k12.wi.us/
Brown County
Salvation Army – Tools for School
Registration ends July 28
To Register: 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 20 – Must Register the Day of
For more info: https://greenbayfirst.org/backtoschool
Peace United Methodist
Free Back to School Community Closet
Event is August 5 – 9 AM – 1 PM
For more info: https://www.gbpeace.org/event-details-registration/free-back-to-school-community-closet
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
Non-profit address 208 South Century Avenue
Waunakee Wisconsin 53597
For details, call 608-849-5740.
A wide variety of school supplies, hygiene goods and other stuff is offered.
Middleton Outreach Ministry
3502 Parmenter Street
Middleton, WI 53562
Main number is (608) 836-7338
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Dane County
Main number is 608-661-5437
Members of the community work together to help students and children in need. Whether it is mentoring, some free clothes for school or a job, basic supplies, the non-profit assists as resources allow. There are referrals to local back to school supply giveaways and other activities.
Fond du Lac
Back to School Fond du Lac
Registration ends August 7
Distribution Day – August 19
To Register: https://backtoschoolfdl.org/
Grant
Grant County Resource Fair & Back Back Pick Up
Grant County Coordinated Services Team
Distribution/Event Day: August 28
Registration Required: Call 608-723-2136 to reserve a backpack
Kewaunee
Back to School Program
Registration closes August 16
To Register: https://www.kewauneeco.org/i/f/files/Public%20Health/2023%20Back%20to%20School%20Registration%20Form.pdf
Janesville
ECHO of Janesville
Registration closes August 5
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: https://echojanesville.org/services/school-supplies/
Janesville Wesleyan Church – Back-2-School Bash
Event August 12
Free – no registration Needed
Held at Rock County Fairgrounds
For more info: https://janesvillechurch.org/about-us/events/
Madison
American Family Insurance – DreamBank
Back to School Exploration Day (For High Schoolers interested in STEM)
Event is August 29 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-event-back-to-school-exploration-day-discover-the-wonders-of-stem-tickets-647466639147
Goodman Center Back Pack Drive
Registration ends August 1
To Register: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=yqTgw_NdkUSD7AR51Fsmdda8s2kvwqdJtmC2gyis0JJUNFYxWE83VlI3RTA4NEVTWkVQUUZZTE5GMy4u
Lussier Community Education Center
Address is 55 S Gammon Rd.
Madison, WI 53717
Main number is (608) 833-4979
They have free school supplies for kids from Pre-K to even college. Backpacks will be filled with age-appropriate items. This means younger kids may get crayons or highlighters for their school supplies while older students may get free calculators, protractors, notebooks and other school supplies.
Urban League of Greater Madison
Main office is at 2222 S Park St
Madison, WI 53713
Telephone number is (608) 729-1200
The non-profit helps the poor, minorities, and low income. Whether it is free school supplies or items for work, or access to a computer lab or housing resources, they assist. Job seeks can get help as well as teens in school, and find items such as Staplers, Hanging file folders, Pens, paper and more. Free work and school attire is offered too.
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: https://forms.office.com/r/aFCeJn0CS7
Marshfield
United Way – Supplies 4 Success
Registration ends July 14
To Register: https://www.marshfieldareaunitedway.org/supplies-4-success
Oconto County
Oconto County School Supply Drive
Registration closes July 22nd
Distribution – Sat. August 12
To Register: https://www.ocontocountyschoolsupplydrive.org/?fbclid=IwAR1jb0e1b7B1wb_4VyjYJklJk4IpX3lAPGFgAR3mIiPFPU-8mP5MAeTweeo
Shawano County
Salvation Army – Backpacks For Kids
Registration ends August 10
Register at Safe Haven, SAM25, SAFPARC, Human Services and FSC
For More Info: Call Jeane Sager at 920-304-9161
Sheboygan
United Way – Back to School Resources
For more info: https://www.uwofsc.org/resources/back-to-school-resources/
Stevens Point-Portage County
United Way – Project Fresh Start 2023
Registration ends July 28
Distribution on August 19
To Register: https://www.volunteersrock.org/pfs
Wisconsin Rapids
Stuff the Desk
August 18th &19 at East Jr. High School
Registration ends August 3rd
To Register: https://uwswac.org/form/stuff-the-desk-registration
All counties:
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Back to School Resources
For more info: https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/parents/index.htm
Have questions? Contact your case manager or visit our contact page to connect with us
