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Back to School Supply Drives and Assistance

By Brittany Joyner June 1, 2024
Donations

Express ER Harker Heights:

To donate supplies, email jacob@expressemergencyroom.com or stop by and drop off supplies with staff. Through August 10


SodaFusion:

Accepting all supplies. Through August 10


Texas Roadhouse Killeen:

All donations will be going to Hay Branch Elementary!

From August 7 to August 10, they will be collecting donations such as: backpacks, pencils, crayons, markers, glue sticks, folders, notebooks, pencil boxes, colored pencils, erasers, scissors, and glue.

They will have a special treat for anyone who brings in a donation!


Bella Blue Cafe:

They will collect supplies up till the first day of school, August 20. They will pick a school to donate the supplies to.


CASA Bell County:

CASA is collecting supplies through August 30

Assistance

Back to School Splash Bash:

A pool party to celebrate going back to school! All registered students will receive a free backpack with school supplies! August 10


SodaFusion:

Back to School Bash August 10


Back to School Fair:

Belton Church of Christ- Free haircuts, physicals, and supplies August 10


Clothing Giveaway:

Clothes, shoes and misc. items available for all ages. August 10


Back to School Supply Drive:

Food, Games, Bounce House, Entertainment, School Supplies August 10


Express ER Harker Heights:

Back to School Bash August 10


Express ER Temple:

Back to School Bash - drawings for backpacks and supplies August 10


Killeen Back to School Giveaway:

Free school supplies, haircuts, and food August 10


Biggest Foam Party:

Free backpacks, supplies, school physicals, dental kits, hearing & vision tests, haircuts, and more. August 10


Back to School Backpack Drive:

Pick up backpacks and enjoy popcorn and snow cones. August 10


Kids Back to School Giveaway Bash:

Fun & Creative Outdoor Activities, Snacks, Cotton Candy, Popcorn, Snowcones, Giveaways first come, first serve August 10


MOFM Backpack Bash:

Delicious food, school supplies, and loads of fun activities August 10


ALPA Insurance:

Free school supplies August 10


Killeen Lighthouse UPC:

Backpack Giveaway and Back to School Party. Register by August 4 to receive a backpack. August 10


Harvest Baptism & Back to School Bash:

Basic school supply kits will be available for guests and families (quantities are limited). Register here. August 11


4 The Kids Entertainment:

Free school supplies given at Back to School Youth Expo August 17


Past Donation Opportunities

Temple Police Department Blue Santa

Applicants are required to live in Temple and provide proof of residence. Blue Santa serves children in preschool through twelfth grade who still reside at home and need school supplies. Apply by July 12.

Helping Hands Ministry of Belton Project Apple Tree

  • Belton, Academy, and Holland ISD families can register to receive shoes and backpacks here through July 19.

Ways to help:

  • Purchase a new backpack and bring it to Helping Hands Ministry
  • Purchase a new pair of sneakers or socks and bring it to Helping Hands Ministry or shop their wishlists
  • Cover the costs for a student’s school supplies, backpack, and a new pair of shoes ($50)
  • To combat weekend food insecurity, Helping Hands Ministry has partnered with Communities in Schools (CIS) at Southwest Elementary, Miller Heights Elementary, Chisholm Trail Elementary, South Belton Middle School, and Belton High School to provide weekend snack packs for students. A weekend snack pack includes a combination of breakfast items, protein items, juice, fruit, and snacks. Weekend snack pack food is provided and packed by Helping Hands Ministry of Belton and distributed by CIS at the school to students in need. $5 purchases a weekend snack pack for one student, or $180 purchases a student’s weekend snack packs for the full school year.

Morgan's Point Resort COPS:

Drop off school supply donations in the brightly colored bin at City Hall from July 1 - July 22 and help fill backpacks for the upcoming school year.

Harker Heights Healthy Homes:

Donations will support families in need of backpacks and school supplies for the upcoming school year. Drop off supplies at the Harker Heights Police Department until July 26.

Me Time LLC:

They are collecting notebooks, pencils, backpacks, and other school materials to support students of all ages through July 27.

Treno Pizzeria & Taproom

Drop off school supplies and backpacks or donate towards the purchase of supplies through the kiosks when you place your food orders June 1st to July 31st.

Apartment Association of Central Texas:

They are collecting school supplies from June 15 - August 1.

Killeen Certified:

They are collecting supplies to stuff the bus leading up to a stuff your backpack event! Click through for all donation locations. Through August 3

Trinity Church:

The goal is to giveaway 400 BACKPACKS. Each backpack, full of supplies, is estimated to cost $35. You can donate towards one or more backpacks but of course, any donation will be helpful. Through August 3

Sovy Realty Group - Central Texas:

Accepting backpacks and donations July 9 - August 7

Roni's Mac Bar Harker Heights:

Their goal is to fill an entire school bus with the supplies Central Texas students need. They are asking for the community to donate backpacks, pencils, pens, crayons, rulers, paper, folders, binders, and other essentials. 

You’ll be able to drop them off at either the Harker Heights or Fort Cav location! Any monetary donations will be matched as well. July 22-August 8

Project Spread a Lil Love:

1. Purchase a new backpack & arrange pickup/drop-off for the backpack by August 9th. Send a message to coordinate.

2. Purchase backpacks on the Walmart website through their Wishlist and they will be shipped directly to the office. 

3. Donate any amount you'd like to or donate $72 for a case of 24 bulk backpacks through a wholesale website.

Through August 9


Past Supply Giveaways

Family Fun Fest:

Tickets $10/adult (kids free). Games and fun include: Family Tug of War, Musical Chairs, Hula Hoop Showdowns, Spades, TikTok dance of competition. Backpack giveaway to the first 100 students. July 17

Back to School Bash:

Faith Christian Church is giving away FREE backpacks with school supplies according to the Killeen and Belton School District recommended grade level supply list. July 26

Back to School Healthy Kids Day:

Kids who complete their activity booth BINGO cards will receive a free backpack while supplies last. July 27

School Supplies and Backpack Giveaway:

Supplies available for students in need. July 27

Harker Heights Healthy Homes:

Apply to receive backpacks filled with supplies from Harker Heights Police Department. Register here.

Me Time LLC School Supply Giveaway:

Food, games, school supplies, music, and more. August 3

Cares for Kids Back to School Giveaway:

Back to school hygiene supplies giveaway! This is a drive through event. August 3

Carlson Law Firm:

Grab your backpacks and stay for FREE snow cones, mini-pancakes, games, prizes, and more! While supplies last, limit 3 per family, and children must be present. August 3

NAACP Killeen Branch #6189:

Backpacks are on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last. August 3

Innovation Black Chamber of Commerce:

Educator's Grab N Go- Teachers can pick up supplies for their classrooms. August 3

Tax deductible monetary donations can be made via check or on their website here.

Trinity Church:

The goal is to giveaway 400 BACKPACKS full of supplies. August 3

Family Fun Day:

Hair cuts, school supplies, bike giveaway, shoe raffle, and more fun August 3

Encounter City Church:

School supplies giveaway August 3

Stuff Your Backpack:

Stop by to have fun and stuff your backpack with school supplies for the year! August 4

Back To School Shopping Extravaganza:

Back To School Extravaganza shops for selected students in need at Temple Walmart. August 4

All students must be pre registered and will be selected at random after fundraising is complete August 1st. Apply here.

Treno Pizzeria & Taproom

Distribution of backpacks will be August 7 at the Back 2 School bash for Kid’s Night! 

KCEN News Taking Care of Teachers:

Fill the Cars- Supply drop offs at Central Fire Stations in Killeen and Temple August 8

Mu Tau Sigma Rhoer Club Operation Big Book Bag:

Tickets $12. The first 40 attendees will receive backpacks filled with school supplies. August 9

Sovy Realty Group - Central Texas:

Backpacks will be handed out August 9-11

BUS Media Center:

School supplies, games, and food August 9