ATLANTA —With the upcoming school year less than a month away for the metro Atlanta area, there are many back-to-school drives, events and giveaways for those in need.
Here is a list of upcoming back-to-school drives, events and supply giveaways:
WHAT: Join KISS 104.1, Amy Witherite and 1-800-TruckWreck on Tuesday, July 23rd as they giveaway 200 $100 gift cards for shoes to help you start the school year off right.
WHERE: Listen on July 22nd, for the secret location reveal on the KISS 104.1 Morning Show with Toni Moore and George Willborn.
WHEN: July 23, 6a-10a (or until gift cards run out)
Big Blue Marble Academy Back to School Bash
WHAT: The fun-filled event to celebrate the upcoming school year will feature games, activities, food, and more. There will also be a stuff the bus where attendees can bring backpacks and school supplies for donations to support local schools.
WHERE: 269 East Paulding Dr. in Dallas
WHEN: July 26 from 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.
WHAT: WSB-TV, B98.5, 97.1 The River, the Family 2 Project, and The Children’s Restoration Network are set to host the annual Stuff The Bus donation drive where officials will collect supplies from the community at eight metro Atlanta locations. Donations needed include:
- New youth and adult backpacks
- Pencils, pens, markers, crayons, mechanical pencils
- Planners
- Erasers and rulers
- Small calculators
- Spiral notebooks
- Glue sticks
- Highlighters
- Pencil sharpeners and boxes
- Pocket folders and three ring binders
- Index cards
- Safety scissors
WHERE: Channel 2, WSB-TV: 1601 West Peachtree Street NE, Midtown
American Signature Furniture: 840 Barrett Pkwy, Kennesaw 30144
American Signature Furniture: 3900 Venture Drive, Duluth 30094
Delta Community Credit Union: 3250 Riverwood Parkway, Vinings 30339
Kroger: 1310 Powers Ferry Rd., Marietta 30067
Kroger: 6555 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth 30097
Kroger: 3425 Cascade Rd SW 30311
Kroger: 2875 North Decatur Rd, Decatur 30033
WHEN: 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. on July 27
WHAT: Registered children will be provided with backpacks that contain school supplies. The event will also feature family fun activities, HIV testing and more.
WHERE: The Rev. James Orange Park at Oakland City located at 1305 Oakland Lane in Atlanta
WHEN: July 27 from Noon - 3 P.M.
WHAT: The annual back to school bash will feature fun, activities, music, food and more.
WHERE: 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd. in Duluth
WHEN: July 27 from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Undaground Madness 11th annual Back-to-School Giveaway
WHAT: The 11th annual back-to-school giveaway will feature fun activities and entertainment for the whole family. There will be school supplies giveaways, clothes giveaways and more.
WHERE: 2805 Metropolitan Parkway in Atlanta
WHEN: July 27 from 11 AM -2 PM
College Park Back to School Bash 2024
WHAT: A back-to-school event for College Park residents will feature fun, music, games, and more. College Park Ward 1 City Councilwoman Jamelle McKenzie and the Granville Group will giveaway backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, and more.
WHERE: Badgett Stadium at 3636 College St.
WHEN: July 27 from 1 P.M. - 5 P.M.
Back to School Teacher Pull Up
WHAT: New Birth Missionary Baptist Church will be providing 300 elementary, middle school, and high school teachers with supplies. Teachers can register with their school ID. This is a pick-up only event for teachers only.
WHERE: 6400 Woodrow Rd. in Stonecrest
WHEN: July 27 from 11 A.M. - 12:30 P.M.
WHAT: A back-to-school bash that will feature supplies, activities, games, and more for the whole family to enjoy.
WHERE: 101 Eagles Pointe Parkway Suite A in Stockbridge
WHEN: July 27 from 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.
Family FUNDay - Back To School Edition
WHAT: This back-to-school event will feature a fun-filled day of activities, giveaways, entertainment and more.
WHERE: 5735 Hearn Rd. in Ellenwood
WHEN: July 27 from 1 P.M. - 8 P.M.
Youthpreneurs Market & Back to School Bookbag Giveaway
WHAT: There will be a community-driven event at the Back-to-School Vendor Market that will feature a fun, giveaways and more. It will also include youth entrepreneurs showcasing their products and small businesses. Hosted by Dreamlife Academy.
WHERE: 571 Garden Walk Blvd. in College Park
WHEN: July 28 from 1 PM - 6 PM
WHAT: The annual back to school giveaway will feature school supply giveaways, activities and more.
WHERE: Southwest Atlanta Campus located at 3144 Cascade Rd. and Midtown Atlanta Campus located at 453 Ponce de Leon Avenue
WHEN: Aug. 3 from 11 A.M. - 2 P.M. at Southwest Atlanta Campus and 11:30 A.M. - 1 P.M. at the Midtown Campus
4th Annual Fresh Fest Back-to-School Giveaway
WHAT: The annual Fresh Fresh will gift more than 800 kids in the metro Atlanta area with book bags filled with school supplies.
WHERE: 2220 Campbellton Rd. in Atlanta
WHEN: Aug. 3 from Noon - 4 P.M.
Children’s Business Fair & Back to School Giveaway
WHAT: The Children’s Business Fair & Back to School Giveaway will feature giveaways of essential school supplies, fun and more. Young entrepreneurs will also show some of their talents, creativity and business skills.
WHERE: 437 Hairston Way in Stone Mountain
WHEN: August 3 from 11 AM - 3 PM
The Comeback (Back to School Event)
WHAT: The Shape Church in Atlanta will be giving away 250 bags filled with school supplies.
WHERE: Burgess Elementary School located at 480 Clifton St. in Atlanta
WHEN: Aug. 4 from 10:30 A.M. - 11:45 A.M.
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