Back-to-School Giveaways in metro Atlanta | 2025-2026
ATLANTA - Students will be heading back to school in metro Atlanta and North Georgia before you know it and it is time to start gathering school supplies for the school year. Luckily, there are multiple giveaways in metro Atlanta for those families who need a little help.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Many of these giveaways/events have registration and/or attendance requirements. Please check before attending. Additionally, it is usually a good idea to arrive early since most events will end when supplies run out.
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Back-to-School Drives & Giveaways
Back-to-School Event – Cobb County
– What: Free backpacks, car seat checks, and family resources
– When: July 30, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
– Where: Riverside Epicenter, 135 Riverside Parkway, Austell, GA 30168
– Requirements: Free to attend
Carter’s Camp Creek Grand Opening & Back-to-School Event
– What: Grand opening of Carter’s new 4,500 sq. ft. store featuring Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Little Planet, and Skip Hop. Back-to-school event includes free polo swap (bring a worn-in uniform polo to exchange), prize wheel giveaways, and sweet treats.
– When: Store opens July 31; Back-to-School Event on August 2, 1–4 p.m.
– Where: Carter’s Camp Creek, 3616 Marketplace Blvd, Suite 640, East Point, GA 30344
– Requirements: Free to attend (no purchase necessary for giveaways)
Amerigroup Back-to-School Event
– What: Free school supplies and community health resources
– When: Aug. 1, 12–2 p.m.
– Where: Southern Smiles Dentistry, Fulton County (exact address not provided)
– Requirements: Free to attend
12th annual Back-to-School Block Party
– What: Free school supplies, live entertainment, empowering resources, haircuts and local leaders. Hosted by Genesis Outreach Inc.
– When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2
– Where: South Gwinnett High School, 2288 Main Street E., Snellville
– Requirements: For local students
Backpack Giveaway & Pop-up Shop
– What: Backpack giveaway and pop-up shop with great wings and great drinks.
– When: 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 2
– Where: J.R. Crickets, 4550 Jonesboro Road, Union City
– Requirements: Free for attendees
Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
– What: Free backpacks and school supplies to local students, ages 5 to 17. Hosted by The Daverin Sr. & Tekia Geralds Foundation, with support from the Collins Hill HS football community.
– When: 11:30 a.m. Aug.2
– Where: Collins Hill High School, 50 Taylor Road, Suwanee
– Requirements: For local students
Atlanta Public Schools Back-to-School Festival
– What: School supplies and other back-to-school resources
– When: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 2
– Where: Lakewood Stadium (for APS families)
– Requirements: Must register for event
Back 2 Skool Drive (Children Soar Inc.)
– What: Free haircuts, bounce house, food, school supplies, giveaways, games
– When: 12 to 4 p.m. Aug. 2
– Where: Liberty International Church Door of Hope, 1362 Metropolitan Parkway, Atlanta
– Requirements: Must have ticket
United Church Back-to-School Bash
– What: Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, games, basic health screenings
– When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 2
– Where: United Church, 1775 Water Place, Atlanta
– Requirements: RSVP required
Powder Springs Community Fair
– What: Free school supplies, fun activities
– When: 1 to 4 p.m. Aug. 3
– Where: Quality Solutions Global, 4033 Louise St., Powder Springs
– Requirements: Must have ticket
Back-to-the-Books School Supply Giveaway
– What: School supplies, music, games, face painting, vendors, guest speakers and more.
– When: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 9
– Where: Eastside Boxing Gym, 3630 Hewitt Court SW, Snellville
– Requirements: Must have a ticket
In The Layne Back-2-School Giveaway
– What: School supply giveaway, bounce houses, water games and food.
– When: 2 to 5 p.m. Aug. 9
– Where: Grace Church, 675 Holt Road NE, Marietta
– Requirements: Must have ticket
End of Summer Bash: Back-to-School Finale
– What: Free school supplies
– When: 12 to 5 p.m. Aug. 16
– Where: Mozley Park, 1565 Martin Luther King Drive, Atlanta
– Requirements: Must have ticket
Cobb County Backpacks & Badges Drive
– What: Supply drive for National Night Out backpacks. Need new backpacks and schools supplies.
– When: Through Aug. 1
– Where: Drop-offs at Cobb County PD or Austell Market Suites on Austell Powder Springs Road
🏥 Health & Resource Fairs
Fulton County Board of Health's Health & Resource Fairs
All events run 9 a.m.–3 p.m. and include immunizations, screenings, and educational resources:
– June 21: Neighborhood Union Health Center, Atlanta
– July 19: North Fulton Regional Health Center, Alpharetta
– Aug. 23: Adamsville Regional Health Center, Atlanta
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Shoot Hoops Not Guns Back-to-School Bash
– What: School supplies, celebrity basketball game, car show, vendors, giveaways, and family fun
– When: July 18, 1–6 p.m.
– Where: 3444 North Fulton Avenue, Hapeville
– Requirements: None ($12.50+ for adults, kids free)
New Creation Christian Fellowship Supply Giveaway
– What: Free school supplies
– When: July 18, 6–8 p.m.
– Where: 828 S. Stone Mountain Lithonia Road, Stone Mountain
– Requirements: Must have a ticket
Atlanta Falcons Backpack Giveaway & Back-to-School Event
– What: Backpack giveaway for CHRIS 180 students, games, free haircuts, discounts on Falcons gear, and appearances by Khalid Kareem, Freddie Falcon, and Falcons Cheerleaders
– When: July 19, Backpack giveaway at 10 a.m.; back-to-school event begins at noon
– Where: Atlantic Station Team Store, 260 18th Street NW, Suite 10100
– Requirements: Free gift with purchase of $30 or more; limited supplies for giveaway
Back-to-School Celebration
-- What: Free school supplies, food, music, and other resources
-- When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19
-- Where: Legacy Arena, 9030 Georgia Hwy. 5, Douglasville
-- Requirements: For students in Douglas County School System
Union City Light Up the Night Festival & Back-to-School Bash
– When: 6 p.m. July 19
– Where: Ronald Bridges Park, Union City
– What: Games, rides, illuminated activations, live music, local eats, and free school supplies.
– Requirements: None
Unashamed Back-to-School Bash
– What: Games, food, music, school supplies and more
– When: July 19, 12–3 p.m.
– Where: Excel Church, 151 Flat Shoals Road, Conyers
– Requirements: Must have ticket
Forest Park Back-to-School Bash
– What: Free school supplies (first come, first served), entertainment, food trucks, face painting, and family activities
– When: July 19, 12–4 p.m.
– Where: Starr Park, 5031 Park Ave., Forest Park
– Requirements: None; families encouraged to arrive early
Rebel Fest
– What: School supplies, food, games, and free haircuts for students
– When: July 19, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
– Where: Haralson County High School, 1655 GA Hwy 100, Tallapoosa
– Requirements: None
Back-to-School Bash
– What: Free health screenings and school supplies (while supplies last)
– When: 11 a.m.–3 p.m. July 19
– Where: Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Parkway, Lawrenceville
– Requirements: None
Back-to-School Bash
– What: Book bags with school supplies (while supplies last)
– When:10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 19
– Where: St. Paul AME Church, 1540 Pryor Rd. SW, Atlanta
– Requirements: Must have ticket
Overcomers Christian Fellowship Back-to-School Bash
– What: School supply giveaway, games, and more.
– When: July 20, 12:30–3 p.m.
– Where: 7373 Covington Hwy, Lithonia
– Requirements: Must have ticket
All In Decatur Back-to-School Bash
– What: Music, food trucks, games, giveaways, and performances by DHS band, cheerleaders, and student band Honorary Institute of Phunk
– When: July 24, 4–7 p.m.
– Where: Decatur High School gymnasium, Decatur
– Requirements: None
Drive-thru School Supplies Giveaway
– What: Free school supplies (drive-thru format)
– When: July 24, 5–6 p.m.
– Where: Fairburn Hobgood-Palmer Library, 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn
– Requirements: None
Pearson Middle School Back-to-School Bash
– What: Nearly 1,000 backpacks with supplies (400 in partnership with the Atlanta Braves Foundation), free food (350 boxes of frozen foods and Chick-fil-A meals), health screenings, diapers, baby items, and family fun
– When: July 25, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
– Where: Pearson Middle School, 240 Barber Road, Marietta
– Requirements: Free to attend (while supplies last)
School Supplies Giveaway and College Book Scholarships Presentation
– What: Free school supplies and presentation of college book scholarships
– When: July 25, 5:30–7 p.m.
– Where: Fairburn Hobgood-Palmer Library, 60 Valley View Drive, Fairburn
– Requirements: None
DeKalb County School District Back-to-School Rally
– What: School supplies (first come, first served), live entertainment, Fun Zone, health screenings, vaccinations, and S.O.S. student safety march
– When: July 26, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
– Where: DCSD Administrative and Instructional Complex, 1701 Mountain Industrial Blvd., Stone Mountain
– Requirements: None
Catch the Wave Back-to-School Bookbag Giveaway
– What: Free bookbags with school supplies (while supplies last), summer activities, games, snacks, treats, and a live DJ. Hosted by Fulton County DA Fani Willis and Atlanta City Council member Andrea L. Boone.
– When: July 26, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
– Where: C.T. Martin Natatorium and Recreation Center, 3201 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW, Atlanta
– Requirements: Free to attend
Community Day with Jeezy & LISC
– What: Free school supplies for 500+ kids, 25,000 lbs. of food distribution, health screenings (diabetes, blood pressure, prostate), mental wellness resources, hands-on learning activities, career exposure opportunities, and family fun
– When: July 26, 12–4 p.m.
– Where: Impact Church, 2323 Sylvan Road, East Point
– Requirements: None (Free to attend)
AMR Georgia & My Sister’s Keeper Back-to-School Bash
– What: Free school supplies, health and safety education, CPR training, free uniforms, haircuts, and hairstyles
– When: July 26, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
– Where: Redan Recreation Center, 1839 Redan Road, Lithonia
– Requirements: None (Free to attend; vendors and volunteers welcome)
Back-to-School Bash
-- What: Free school supplies, food, music, a bouncy house, balloon animals, snow cones, face painting and more
-- When: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 26
-- Where: Simplicity Healthcare Management and SRT Realty, 6741 Church Street, Riverdale
-- Cost: Free
Kidsfest
-- What: Free school supplies, free food and other giveaways in collaboration with Fulton County Schools
-- When: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. July 26
-- Where: Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park
-- Cost: Free
5th Annual ASA Cares Back-to-School Giveaway
– What: Free backpacks and supplies for 300+ students, classroom resources for 200+ teachers, health screenings, safety education, fire truck tours, Braves ticket giveaway with mascot Blooper, bounce houses, face painting, contests, live DJ, and free meals from Zaxby’s and Coca-Cola
– When: July 26, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
– Where: Keller Williams Cityside, 3350 Atlanta Road SE, Smyrna
– Requirements: Free and open to the public (Registration ID required)
First Day Fulton
-- What: Back-to-school prep rally with free school supplies, giveaways, groceries and vendors.
-- When: 12 to 4 p.m. July 26
-- Where: Riverwood High School, 5900 Raider Drive, Sandy Springs and Georgia International Convention Center, 2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park
-- Requirements: Free
Asia Realty Back-to-School Bash
– What: School supply giveaway
– When: 12 to 3 p.m. July 26
– Where: Asia Realty, 1657 Phoenix Blvd, College Park
– Requirements: Must have ticket
Rockdale County Back-to-School Bash
– What: Giveaways, fun activities
– When: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26
– Where: Wheeler Park Lawn, 1400 Parker Road, Conyers
– Requirements: Child must be present
Cobb County 4th annual Back-2-School Event
– When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 26
– Where: Jim R. Miller Park, 2245 Calloway Drive SW, Marietta
– What: Free school supplies, educational resources, and family-friendly fun. Hosted by Cobb County Sheriff's Office and Artportunity.
– Requirements: Must register
Back-to-School Bash
– What: Free school supplies (while supplies last) and parent info sessions
– When: July 26, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
– Where: Multiple locations:
• Charles Drew High School, 6237 Garden Walk Blvd., Riverdale
• Forest Park High School, 5452 Phillips Drive, Forest Park
• Mount Zion High School, 2535 Mount Zion Parkway, Jonesboro
• Eddie White Academy, 11808 Panhandle Road, Hampton
– Requirements: None
The Love of Giving Back-to-School Supply Giveaway
-- What: Free school supplies, free food, free haircuts for kids, games and activities
-- When: 1 to 4 p.m. July 26
-- Where:2920 Ember Drive, Decatur
-- Requirements: Open to all K-12 students in DeKalb County
Back-to-School Giveaway
– What:Win awesome prizes, enjoy delicious food and connect with other students. Barbers will provide free haircuts.
– When: 1 to 4 p.m. July 26
– Where: Chit Chat Restaurant & Lounge, Ember Drive, Decatur
– Requirements: Must have a ticket
Back-to-School Supply Giveaway Mount Welcome
– What: Free school supplies
– When: 9 a.m. July 26
– Where: Mount Welcome Missionary Baptist Church, 581 Parker Ave., Decatur
– Requirements: Child must be present
Goodbye Summer Beach Bash
– What: School supplies giveaway (first come, first served)
– When: July 26
– Where: Jason T. Harper Event Center, 95 Lake Dow Road, McDonough
– Requirements: None
Back-to-School Giveaway
– What: Free bookbags, school supplies and more
– When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26
– Where: Total Victory Worship Center, 1320 Rock Cut Road, Forest Park
– Requirements: Must have a ticket
Back-to-School Giveaway
– What: Essential school supplies, light refreshments.
– When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26
– Where: Cascade United Methodist Church SW Atlanta, 3144 Cascade Road, Atlanta
– Requirements: Must have a ticket
Back-to-School Giveaway
– What: Essential school supplies, light refreshments.
– When: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 26
– Where: Cascade United Methodist Church Midtown Atlanta, 459 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta
– Requirements: Must have a ticket
Foot Locker Back-to-School Community Day
– What: Free backpacks, sneakers, and school supply kits (while supplies last), dream sneaker design station with Pensole Lewis College, free haircuts by celebrity barber Marcus Harvey, Hoop Bus basketball station, career coaching, resume-building support, and live music from DJ Go CWatts
– When: July 27, 12–4 p.m.
– Where: Foot Locker Lee Street Community Store, 562 Lee St SW, Atlanta, GA 30310
– Requirements: Free to attend
School Rocks Backpack Giveaway
– What: Backpack giveaway
– When: 1 p.m. July 27
– Where: Wireless Zone, participating stores
– Requirements: Limit of 1 per child
Amerigroup Back-to-School Event
– What: Free backpacks, haircuts, health screenings, and family activities
– When: July 27, 1–4 p.m.
– Where: Exchange Park Recreation Center, 2771 Columbia Drive, Decatur, GA 30034
– Requirements: Free to attend
Macy’s Back-to-School Fashion Show & Expo
– What: Live fashion show, live DJ, giveaways for first 50 guests, ice cream truck, mall-wide vendor expo and more
– When: 12 to 5 p.m. July 27
– Where: North Point Mall, Alpharetta
Amerigroup Back to School Event
– What: Free backpacks, school supplies, and family support resources
– When: July 29, 1–2:30 p.m.
– Where: 3030 Headland Drive SW, Suite 900, Atlanta, GA 30311
– Requirements: Free to attend
Back-to-School "Shoesday" Giveaway
– What: $100 gift card for the first 200 families
– When: July 29, 6–10 a.m.
– Where: Location announced on KISS 104.1 FM on July 28
– Requirements: Limit one gift card per family; first come, first served
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