GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — The start of a new school year is just around the corner and many West Michigan groups have organized drives and giveaways to help kids and parents prepare.
Check out the list of events below where kids may get free supplies, backpacks, haircuts and more:
BATTLE CREEK
- Back-to-school bash by BlueOx Credit Union | Aug. 3 from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Free school supplies | Details
- Boost Mobile back to school | Free backpacks to first 50 kids |
- Battle Creek Farmers Market Back to School Bash | Giveaways include 50 lunchboxes and 50 packed pencil pouches | Wednesday, Aug. 21 at 10 a.m. | Details
BENTON HARBOR
- Berrien Community Foundation Backpacks for Good | Free backpacks and supplies | Details
- Thursday, Aug. 1 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for students attending Eau Claire Public Schools
- Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for students living in the 49022 zip code
- Thursday, Aug. 8 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for students attending Brandywine Community Schools or Niles Community Schools
- Thursday Aug. 15 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. for students attending Coloma, Watervliet or Hagar #6 schools
GRAND RAPIDS
- S.H.O.E.S. (Shoes Help Our Elementary Students) | July 30 to Aug. 3 | Details
- Grand Rapids Foodie Fest Back to School Bash | Backpack giveaway and more at Richmond Park | Supply drive through Aug. 5 , bash on Sunday, Aug. 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Details
- Boost Mobile back to school | First 50 kids get a free backpack
- Endless Opportunities: Back to School Celebration | Free haircuts, school supplies and more | Sunday, Aug. 18 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Details
- Third annual back to school bash by RTS Trash Service | Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts and more. | Aug. 18 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Details
Kent County nonprofit helps kids with new shoes and more GREENVILLE
- Boost Mobile back to school | Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free backpacks to first 50 kids | Details
HASTINGS
- Barry County back to school bash | Aug. 3 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Free backpacks, school supplies | Details
HOLLAND
- Christ Memorial Church Rock the Block | Bounce house, games, food and backpacks filled with school supplies | Wednesday, Aug. 14 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Details
- Boost Mobile back to school | Aug. 16 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. | Free backpacks to the first 50 kids | Details
HUDSONVILLE
- Back to school free fall clothing event | Aug. 3-4 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Free used clothing | Details
KALAMAZOO
- Young Kings and Queens 8th Annual Back 2 School Jam | Saturday, Aug. 24 from noon to 6 p.m. | Details
- Boost Mobile back to school | Free backpacks for first 50 kids
- Back to school bash by Family Health Center | Aug. 9 at 12 p.m. | Free backpacks, school supplies | Details
- Back to school bash at Evergreen South by Pray for Kalamazoo | Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free backpacks, school supplies | Details
KENT COUNTY
CALEDONIA
- Back to school bash by The Point | Aug. 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Free backpacks & school supplies | Details
CEDAR SPRINGS
- Cedar Springs Public Schools back to school bash 2024 | Aug. 6 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Backpack and school supply giveaway | Details
KENTWOOD
- Back to school bash by Mosley School of Cosmetology | Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Free haircuts, school supplies, activities | Details
WYOMING
- Back to school block party by Buck Creek Community Church | Aug. 6 at 5:30 p.m. | Free backpacks with supplies, food, activities and more | Details
MUSKEGON
- Boost Mobile back to school | Free backpacks to first 50 kids
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