Check out these upcoming back to school giveaways right here in Saint Paul! This list is a compilation from these community organizations, please contact them with questions.
Back to School Backpack & School Supply Giveaway
CAPRW is hosting its 2nd Annual Back to School: Backpack Giveaway event! We will have 1,000 grade school backpacks to give away to community members. Limit 2 backpacks per adult.
Friday, August 15
4pm – 6pm
CAPRW Resource Center
450 N Syndicate St, Saint Paul, 55104
This event will include: Backpack giveaway, School supply giveaway, Community organizations tabling with information, KONA Ice treats, Face painting.
Parking: Overflow Target parking lot. Parking will not be permitted in the CAPRW lot where the event is being held
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Back-to-School Getdown
Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
Join us for our FREE, family-friendly Back-to-School Getdown!
- Free backpacks & school supplies (register by Aug. 15 — legal guardian required)
- Fun activities, nail painting, on-site hair services & more!
Friday, August 22
1pm – 4pm
270 N. Kent St, St. Paul, 55104
Questions: scolquitt@hallieqbrown.org
2025 School Supply Giveaway Event
This event is FREE with no sign up or qualification requirements! Backpacks will be given on a first come, first served basis, WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
Keystone community partners will also be offering information about family connected resources. Come see @The Free Book Buggie from 2:00 PM – 4:00 pm!
Thursday, August 21
2pm – 5pm
Merriam Park Community Center
2000 St. Anthony Ave, St. Paul, 55104
Barbers & Backpacks Event
Monday, August 25
2pm – 6pm
Conway Community Center
1276 University Avenue W, St. Paul, MN 55104
Free backpacks, school supplies, and haircuts. No registration required, ages 5-13. First come, first served.
Backpack Back 2 School Giveaway
Thursday, August 28
5:30pm – 7pm
2100 Wilson Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55119
One backpack per student, while supplies last. Registration may be required, please inquire with SPYS.
