Children's backpacks are a staple in schools throughout Duval County. | Jessica Palombo, Jacksonville Today
Published on July 21, 2025 at 4:19 pm
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The 2025-26 academic begins Aug. 11 for students at traditional Duval County Public Schools.
Jacksonville Today compiled a list of school supply giveaways throughout Duval County in the ramp-up to the academic year.
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Friday, July 25
Southpoint SDA Community Day
When: Friday, July 25.
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
What: School supplies, food distribution, free haircuts, clothing donation (food distribution starts at 1 p.m.).
Where: Southpoint Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Saturday, July 26
Northside Community Involvement Back To School 2 Day Giveaway
When: Saturday, July 26 (Day 1).
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
What: Backpacks with supplies.
Where: Northside Community Involvement (outside).
BackPack Giveaway
When: Saturday, July 26.
Time: 10 a.m.-until supplies last.
What: Backpacks, school supplies, vision screenings (children must be in attendance).
Where: Lineage Church.
Sunday, July 27
Motorcycle Clubs Community Back 2 School Give-A-Way
When: Sunday, July 27.
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
What: Backpack giveaway (children must be present to receive); school supplies.
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Where: A. Philip Randolph Park.
Back to School Giveaway
When: Sunday, July 27.
Time: 3 p.m.-6 p.m.
What: Bookbag giveaway; school supplies; free haircuts.
Where: Café Resistance.
Tuesday, July 29
Northside Community Involvement Back To School 2 Day Giveaway
When: Tuesday, July 29 (Day 2).
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
What: School entry and sports participation physicals; dental cleanings; vision screenings.
Where: Northside Church of Christ (Education Building).
Saturday, Aug. 2
CYE Enterprises Communitywide Back to School Drive-Up
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 9 a.m.
What: Book bags, school supplies (while supplies last).
Where: CYE Enterprises headquarters.
James Coleman 4th Annual Backpack Giveaway
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 10 a.m-noon.
What: Backpack and school supply giveaway.
Note: Registration via jamescolemangivesback.com is required. This is a drive-up event. All participants must remain in their vehicle.
Where: Long Branch Elementary.
Oceanway Church The Big Give
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon.
What: School supplies; free haircuts; free groceries.
Where: Oceanway Middle School.
Optivo Care Back-to-School Bash!
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 10 a.m.
What: Backpacks; school supplies.
Where: Volare Apartments.
Florida Blue Back to School
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
What: Backpack giveaways; refreshments and snacks.
Where: Florida Blue Center North Jacksonville and Florida Blue Center Town Center.
Florida Blue Center North Jacksonville
Florida Blue Center Town Center
Carrie’s Kids and Greater New Hope AME Back To School Funday and BackPack Giveaway
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon.
What: Backpacks; school supplies; food (while supplies last).
Where: Greater New Hope AME Church.
Back 2 School Lot Party
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
What: Backpack giveaway.
Where: Café Resistance.
Friends of Brentwood Library Back to School Bash
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
What: Backpacks; school supplies; books; gift cards (materials given on first-come, first-served basis).
Where: Jacksonville Public Library — Brentwood Branch.
Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church Back To School Bash
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. (while supplies last).
What: School supply giveaway, food giveaway.
Where: Mt. Olive Primitive Baptist Church.
The K.I.N.G. Foundation 8th Annual Back to School Community Day
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
What: Bookbags, school supplies.
Note: Registration is required through The King Foundation website.
Where: A. Philip Randolph Park.
Thankful Missionary Baptist Church Back to School Drive
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 1 p.m.
What: School supplies.
Where: Thankful Missionary Baptist Church.
Beaches Back-to-School Bash
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
What: Backpacks; school supplies; books.
Where: Carver Recreation Center.
Jaguar PowerSports Back to School Giveaway Luau
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: 6 p.m.-8 p.m.
What: 200 backpacks with school supplies.
Where: Jaguar PowerSports.
Sunday, Aug. 3
New Life International Back2School Community Day
When: Sunday, Aug. 3.
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
What: Backpacks; school supplies; free haircuts; food distribution.
Where: BridgePrep Academy.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Total Beauty Institute Back To School Bash!
When: Saturday, Aug. 9.
Time: 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
What: Free haircuts and hairstyles.
Where: Pearl Plaza.
Baggett Law Backpack Giveaway
When: Saturday, Aug. 9.
Time: 10 a.m.-noon.
What: Backpacks; school supplies.
Where: Twin Lakes Academy Elementary.
Jacksonville Black Chamber of Commerce Community Field Day and Back to School Drive
When: Saturday, Aug. 9.
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
What: School supplies; free haircuts.
Where: Henry Klutho Park.
Shine on the Spot / Get Right Entertainment Back to School Drive
When: Saturday, Aug. 9.
Time: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.
What: Backpacks, school supplies.
Where: New Fountain Chapel AME Church.
DJ Squally & Rai Back 2 School Giveaway
When: Saturday, Aug. 9.
Time: 1 p.m.
What: Backpack; school supplies (children must be present to receive supplies, and materials will be given on first-come, first-served basis).
Where: Brentwood Park.
Back To School Backpack Giveaway
When: Saturday, Aug. 9.
Time: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
What: Backpack giveaway (while supplies last); clothing giveaway; free haircuts; Hey, Mama Mobile Pantry.
Where: A. Philip Randolph Park.
St. Paul AME Back-2-School Giveaway
When: Saturday, Aug. 9.
Time: 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
What: Backpacks; school supplies; clothing giveaway; shoe giveaway; student physicals; eye exams; free haircuts.
Where: St. Paul AME Church Jacksonville.
Sunday, Aug. 10
Back to School Sunday
When: Sunday, Aug. 10.
Time: 11 a.m.
What: Backpacks (for students for students kindergarten–eighth grade); school supplies.
Where: University Boulevard Nazarene Church.
Tools 4 School Jax
When: Saturday, Aug. 2.
Time: Noon.
What: School supplies; clothing giveaway.
Where: 6804 Norwood Ave.
