These free back to school supplies giveaways are in your area!

These Cincinnati back-to-school giveaways will make back-to-school shopping easy.

Cincinnati back-to-school giveaways can provide free school supplies for the entire family. Most kids’ first day of the school calendar year is less than a month away. While students are still scrambling to finish summer reading and homework, parents are looking for inexpensive school supplies that will last throughout the school year. This giveaway list can help parents save time and money while preparing to go back to school.

The events featured below are independently organized. The Voice of Black Cincinnati is sharing these events as a community resource and is not responsible for ticketing, event operations, or changes. Please refer to each event’s official page for the latest information.

Giveaways for Free Back to School Supplies

Back to School Bash

August 10
6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
5118 Crookshank Road (Western Hills)
Guests can enjoy a free school supplies, over 100 loaded book bags, free food, live music and entertainment, games and youth activities, a chance to meet the Cincinnati Bengals mascot, and opportunities to connect with the Cincinnati Bucks Youth Sports Organization.

Bookbag Giveaway

August 12
5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Haddon Hall (Avondale)
Enjoy 200 free backpacks filled with school supplies, free haircuts, free braid styles, free food, and drinks.

Cincinnati Boom – Back to School Bash

August 12
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Willard Stargel Stadium (West End)
Guests can expect a free, family-friendly day at Cincinnati Boom featuring food truck meals, music, bounce houses, games, giveaways, school supplies, free groceries, and fun for all ages.

Pack the Pack Book Bag Giveaway

August 14
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
CMHA Winton Terrace (Winton Hills)
Pre-registration is required
Enjoy free book bags packed with school supplies, while supplies last.

Back-to-School Bash

August 15
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Agape Love Ministries (Reading)
The 513Relief Bus will be providing backpacks, school supplies, back-to-school physicals, fresh produce, creating a fun and resource-filled day for the community.

Backpacks for Success Community Block Party

August 15
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kennedy Heights Arts Center – Lindner Annex (Kennedy Heights)
Guests can enjoy a free backpack and school supply giveaway (while supplies last), power packs, haircuts, dental kits, live music, a Kids Zone, a community resource fair, great food, family fun, and more—all while celebrating and supporting students as they head back to school.

Back(Pack) to School

August 15
Noon – 2 p.m.
Mt Healthy Park (Mt Healthy)
Enjoy school supplies, food vendors, fun games, music, and entertainment.

Back to School Bash

August 15
Noon – 3 p.m.
Forever Kings Hub (Monfort Heights)
Enjoy resources and school supplies.

Pack the Pack Book Bag Giveaway

August 15
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
CMHA Findlater (Winton Hills)
Pre-registration is required
Enjoy free book bags packed with school supplies, while supplies last.

Back to School Bash

August 16
Noon – 4 p.m.
1167 Smiley Avenue (Forest Park)
Enjoy school supplies, food, games, a bouncy house, and music by DJ Bigg Ben.

Pack the Pack Book Bag Giveaway

August 16
2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
CMHA City West (West End)
Pre-registration is required
Enjoy free book bags packed with school supplies, while supplies last.

WHERE2NEXT Back2School Block Party

August 16
2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Winton Woods South Campus (Greenhills)
Making sure over 2,000 students head back to school with backpacks, school supplies, fresh haircuts, hairstyles, hygiene bags, and the confidence to have an amazing school year.

Black child with school supplies — Skip the back-to-school sales and bring the school supply list to these giveaways.

Are the kids ready for the first day of school? Without the proper supplies, students can struggle during the school year. School supply lists, including notebooks, binders, pens, and more, can be expensive for parents.

Multiple organizations offer back-to-school supply giveaways. Don’t stress; knock out that list of school supplies. Also, shop tax-free during Ohio’s sales tax weekend and buy school supplies such as index cards, erasers, pencil sharpeners, etc.

Do you know of a free back-to-school supplies giveaway event that we missed? Please comment with the following information, or contact us at The Voice of Black Cincinnati:

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