It’s almost time for kids to head back to school in Michigan.
Here’s a list of back-to-school giveaways across Metro Detroit:
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Aug. 7
- City of Southfield, 26000 Evergreen Rd, Southfield, MI 48037 - Free Backpacks w/School Supplies, Food, Games, Music, Giveaways, K-12 (4-7 PM)
- Boost Mobile, 26310 Eastgate Blvd, Roseville, MI 48066 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More (3 PM)
- Boost Mobile, 19620 Middlebelt Rd, Livonia, MI 48152 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More! (3PM)
- Center of Family Development, 2995 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202 - Backpack giveaway, Free Diapers, Family Immunizations (12-4 PM)
- Back-to-school fair in Southfield
- Where: Southfield Municipal Campus, 26000 Evergreen Rd. in Southfield
- What: The Southfield Public Schools is holding its annual back-to-school fair, where there will be free backpacks and school supplies, entertainment, food, prizes, and more. For more information, email communications@southfieldk12.org.
Aug. 8
- Abundant Life Church, 29863 Dawson St, Garden City, MI 48135 - Free Backpacks & School Supplies, Food, Family Fun, Bounce House, Face Painting, Community Resources (2- 5 PM)
- Boost Mobile, 34873 Ford Rd, Westland, MI 48185 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More! (3 PM)
- Detroit Police Dept 11187 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48213 - Free Backpack w/School Supplies, Food, Music, Bounce Houses. (12- 4 PM)
- 12-4 PM -- Tuff Elites Back to School, Heilmann Community Center, 19601 Crusade St, Detroit, MI 48205
Aug. 9
- Greater Missionary Church, 2533 Carpenter, Detroit, MI 48212 - Free Backpacks/School Supplies, Dental Services, Food, Community Resources, Bounce Houses, Fun (1-4:30 PM)
Aug. 10
- Em Urgent Care 8030 N Middlebelt Rd, Westland, MI 48185 - Free School Supplies, Bounce Houses, Food Trucks, Giveaways (3:30-7 PM)
Aug. 11
- Greater Grace Temple, 23500 W. Seven Mile, Detroit, MI 48219 - All Free: Backpacks, School Supplies, Eye Exams, Glasses, Dental Care, Shots, Physicals, Zoo, Bike Helmets, Bike giveaway, Community Resources (11 AM- 2 PM)
- MI Dept Human Services, 4733 Conner, Detroit, MI 48210 - School Supplies Giveaway RSVP: (313) 926-8343 Mrs. Thurman (9 AM-1 PM)
- 4–6 PM -- Backpacks & Beats 2026
- 400 Martin Luther King Jr. St. SE
- Grand Rapids, MI 49503
- Free school supplies while supplies last, including backpacks, notebooks, crayons, markers, colored pencils, dry erase markers, highlighters, pencils, pens, folders, scissors, calculators, sticky notes and glue sticks. Also includes a bounce house, hot dogs, ice cream, and community resources including healthcare, education, and food security information. Weather permitting.
Aug. 13
- Boost Mobile, 7451 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48213 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More! (3 PM)
- Boost Mobile, 19085 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI 48195 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More! (3 PM)
Aug. 14
- Boost Mobile, 9169 Telegraph Rd, Redford, MI 48239 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More! (3 PM)
- Boost Mobile, 19100 Van Dyke Detroit, MI 48234 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More (3 PM)
- Kemeny Rec. Center, 2260 S. Fort St, Detroit, MI 48217 - Free Backpacks w/School Supplies, Lunch, Community Resources, Bounce Houses, Music, Face painting (12- 4 PM)
- New Era Detroit Back to School Event
- 2-5PM
- 19010 Schoolcraft Detroit, MI 48223
- Free Uniform Giveaway (Child must be present)
Aug. 15
- Boost Mobile, 352 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More! (3 PM)
- Boost Mobile, 22844 John R. Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More! (3 PM)
- Boost Mobile, 6042 Rawsonville Rd, Belleville, MI 48111 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More! (3 PM)
- John F. Kennedy, Jr. Library, 24602 Van Born Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 -Backpacks with school supplies K-12 (11 AM)
- Levagood Park 801 N. Denwood St., Dearborn, MI 48128 - Backpack w/School Supplies, w/Ice Cream - Free Backpacks. (12- 2 PM)
- Douglas Ramsay Park, 14800 Longacre St, Detroit, MI 48227 - Free Backpacks w/ School Supplies, Free Books. Vendors Welcomed. (10 AM-1 PM)
- Magical Touch Quick Lube, 10700 Seven Mile W, Detroit, MI 48221 - Free Backpacks, Food, drinks, DJ (12-4 PM)
- Unity Baptist Church, 7500 Tireman Ave, Detroit, MI 48204 - Free Backpack w/School Supplies (11 AM- 2 PM)
- Beechwood Center, 421 Beechwood St., River Rouge, MI 48218 - Free Backpacks w/ School Supplies, Tacos, Pizza, DJ (2- 5 PM)
- 2-4 PM -- Back-to-school giveaway in Detroit
- Where: 10700 W. Seven Mile Rd. in Detroit
- What: The Peace Over Pistols event will provide 400 free backpacks for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Children must be present at the event to receive a bag.
- The event will also include a DJ, popcorn, cotton candy, and hot dogs. For more information or to donate school supplies, call 313-658-4391.
- 10 AM – 2 PM
- Where: 12227 Findlay Ave. in Detroit
- What: The Refuge Temple Cathedral of His Glory Church of God in Christ will host a free community day featuring free backpacks and school items distributed (while supplies last), free food, music, bounce houses, face painting, immunizations, a gaming truck, and more. For more information or to make donations, call 248-508-2182.
- 19493 Joann Detroit, MI 48205
- What: Back-to-school event with bounce house, food & drinks, live DJ & music, and fun games. Giveaways and more.
- Contact: 214-899-3100
- Peace Over Pistols Back 2 School Event
- 12-4PM
- 10700 W. 7 Mile/Meyers Detroit, MI 48221
- Free Backpacks, Food, Music
- Purpose Driven Cares Back to School Even
- 12PM-6PM
- Calimera Park 19493 Joann Detroit, MI 48205
- Food & Drinks, Music, Games, Giveaways
Aug. 16
- Penn-Vassar Park 3600 Pardee St., Dearborn, MI 48124 - Backpack w/School Supplies, w/Ice Cream - 125 Backpacks given away (12-2 PM)
Aug. 18
- Xfinity’s Back to School Giveaway for Local Families
- 10AM-7PM
- Xfinity Store 2911 Preyde Blvd, Ste 14 Lansing, MI 48912
- Free Backpacks with school supplies, Tablet Raffle, Bike Raffle, Community Resources
- Has to be within 20 miles of Lansing
Aug. 20
- Boost Mobile, 12042 E 10 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48089 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More! (3 PM)
- Joseph Center, 8431 Rosa Parks, Detroit, MI - Backpacks w/School Supplies, Free Food, Haircuts, Braiding, Kids Zone, Health Screenings, Community Resources (2-6 PM)
Aug. 21
- Admire Dental 13219 Eureka Rd, Southgate, MI 48195 - Free Backpacks w/School Supplies (3 PM)
Aug. 22
- Boost Mobile, 866 Dix Hwy, Lincoln Park, MI 48146 - Free Backpack, Food, Giveaways, More! (3 PM)
- Schoolcraft Browns, 12416 Indiana Street, Detroit, MI 48204 - Free Backpack 1st 100 People (2 PM)
- Freedom Missionary Church 2228 Lakeview St, Detroit, MI 48215 (Watch) - All Free: Backpacks, school supplies, Face painting, food, haircuts, bounce house, & more! (1-4 PM)
- True Love Christian Ministries 6138 East Nevada St. Detroit, MI 48234 - Free: Food, Backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, community resources, bounce houses, activities Volunteers Welcomed, RSVP: Impact Detroit Youth
- Community Hub’s 3rd Annual Back-to-School Event Tickets, Saturday, August 22 • 1 PM - 5 PM | Eventbrite (1-5 PM)
- Taylor Christian Church, 11425 Telegraph Rd, Taylor, MI 48180 - Free backpacks, school supplies, face painting, giveaways, haircuts and inflatables (11 AM)
- Sweet Living Towers, 15400 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48227 - All Free: Backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, hair styles, braids, nails, skin care, food, community resources, uniforms, health screenings, Kid Zone, Music & More (12-4 PM)
- Aiyanah’s Gift Annual Back to School Rally
- 3PM
- 3801 Martin Luther King Ave Flint, MI 48505
- Free Backpacks with school supplies, Food, Games, Raffles, Face Painting, Bounce Houses
- Groomsday Back to School Drive
- 12-4PM
- Sweet Living Towers 15400 Grand River Detroit, MI 48227
- All Free: Backpacks, Uniforms, School Supplies, Community Resources, Haircuts, Braids, Gift Cards and more!
Aug. 23
- Royal Party Store 20520 Lahser Rd, Detroit, MI 48219 - Free Backpacks w/School
- Supplies, Haircuts, Braiding, Food, Community Resources, Bounce Houses, more! (2- 7 PM)
- Faith Church 894 E Huron River Dr, Belleville, MI 48111 - 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM -Free Backpacks & School Supplies, Food, Hygiene Kits, K-12 (11 AM-1 PM)
- Tax Reliant 25755 W 8 Mile Rd, Redford Township, MI 48240 - Free School Supplies, Refreshments, Games. Activities, Giveaways (12- 3 PM)
- Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, 4454 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201
- Free Backpacks w/School Supplies, Clothing Swap, Free books, Crafts, community resources (1-3 PM) www.facebook.com/groups/michiganfreebies
- 2nd Annual Back 2 School Drive
- 2-7PM
- Royal Party Store 20420 Lahser Rd. Detroit, MI 48219
- Free Backpacks, School Supplies, Haircuts, Braiders, Food, Bounce Houses, Giveaways and more!
Aug. 25
- WCCCD Back to School Rally
- 11AM-2PM
- Mary Ellen Stempfle University Center 19305 Vernier Rd. Harper Woods, MI 48225
- Free Backpacks and School Supplies, Youth and Parent Workshops, Vendors, Community Resources and more!
Aug. 26
- WCCCD Back to School Rally
- 11AM-2PM
- Downriver Campus 21000 Northline Rd. Taylor, MI 48180
- Free Backpacks and School Supplies, Youth and Parent Workshops, Vendors, Community Resources and more!
Aug. 27
- WCCCD Back to School Rally
- 11AM-2PM
- Northwest Campus 8200 W. Outer Dr. Detroit, MI 48219
- Free Backpacks and School Supplies, Youth and Parent Workshops, Vendors, Community Resources and more!
Aug. 29
- Day of Dignity Drive-Thru Community Distribution
- 12-5PM
- Islamic Center of Detroit 14350 Tireman Ave, Detroit, MI 48228
- All Free (ID Required): School Kits & Backpacks, Winter Jackets, Hygiene Kits, Hot Meals, Family Essentials, Health Services provided by ICD Staff, Gifts, Balloon Twisters
Aug. 30
- The Movement Stop the Violence 14th Annual Back to School Giveaway and Resource Fair
- 2-6PM
- On The Go Barbershop 10230 Fenkell Ave. Detroit, MI 48238
- All Free: Backpacks with school supplies, Access to Financial Resources, Health and Wellness Information, Educational Support Services, Community Programs, Haircuts for Students, Free Lunch for Kids, Petting Zoo and more!
- Detroit Heals Detroit Back to School Bash
- 2-6PM
- The Healing Hub 19510 Alcoy Detroit, MI 48205
- Free Uniforms, Free Shoes, School Supplies, Food, Fun
- Detroit Highwaymen Backpack Drive
- 12-3PM
- 4746 Gratiot Ave. Kimball, MI 48074
- All Free: Backpacks, Haircuts, Fingernail Painting, Finger Foods