Need free school supplies, such as clothing, backpacks and classroom items

[Phil Kritzman]

Good morning,
I hope this letter finds you well.
Please I don’t know if it would be possible for you to assist my children with school supplies? They go to school year round in our state.
Please we are desperate in need of food at the moment,
Nothing is too small, anything from your heart will go a long way.
Please help my children ,
May GOD Almighty Continue to bless you more with Long life, Good health and more Prosperity.

[NHPB support]

Hi,
Good for you to look for your cousin, but here is our main list of school supply programs. If you tell use where / county we can send more resources. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... plies.html

To whom this may concern,
I am Writing on behalf of my cousin. She is a single mother of 4. She has no help with finances from the fathers, no child support and she just had to have unexpected surgery and is out of work and is very upset worrying if she will be able to even pay all the bills let alone school supplies for her kids this fall. If there is any resources to get her kids the stuff they need (grades 3 to 11) I can sign her up for to help out please let me know.

[Redwoddswer]

To whom this may concern,
I am Writing on behalf of my cousin. She is a single mother of 4. She has no help with finances from the fathers, no child support and she just had to have unexpected surgery and is out of work and is very upset worrying if she will be able to even pay all the bills let alone school supplies for her kids this fall. If there is any resources to get her kids the stuff they need (grades 3 to 11) I can sign her up for to help out please let me know.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Hi,
Sorry to hear that about Stockton CA area. Did you try the Salvation Army there? As they often have last minute programs are can refer people to local school supply (and even upcoming holiday) events, with details here. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... ssist.html
Also try the United Way, as they cover Stockton too and have school supply events like here. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... _prog.html

Thank you, for responding to my letter. I've been searching each one of the websites and every one of the organizations in Stockton, CA are not taking any more kids sign ups this year and they can't help me with my list of school supplies. The list is closed, no more tickets, already passed out all the gifts they have for the year.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Hi,
Sorry to hear that about Stockton CA area. Did you try the Salvation Army there? As they often have last minute programs are can refer people to local school supply (and even upcoming holiday) events, with details here. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... ssist.html

Thank you, for responding to my letter. I've been searching each one of the websites and every one of the organizations in Stockton, CA are not taking any more kids sign ups this year and they can't help me with my list of school supplies. The list is closed, no more tickets, already passed out all the gifts they have for the year.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Hi,
Kindergarten supplies generally are less expensive - more accessible. So we will send you a couple options - one for more national school supply giveaways and a more local program for Charlotte County.. Look here for the list of school supply giveaways.
A place to try in Charlotte County Florida is here, with the Salvation Army being the main location as noted here. https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/htm ... ssist.html

To whom it may concern,
I Live in Charlotte County and I am a single mother. I wanted to ask if there are resources for assistance with school supplies for my daughter who’s going into kindergarten In mid August 2025. Please let me know at your earliest convenience. Thank you so much.

[Sorkin]

To whom it may concern,
I Live in Charlotte County and I am a single mother. I wanted to ask if there are resources for assistance with school supplies for my daughter who’s going into kindergarten In mid August 2025. Please let me know at your earliest convenience. Thank you so much.

[Beckquick]

Hey my name is Monisha and I have been searching for months trying to find some help with my bills and school supplies for my kids. I owe credit cards for August and September and my 2 kids need clothes for school that I can't afford. I am employed with Wells Fargo however I am high risk for COVID-19 Which I have been staying home and I have kids. I haven't been able to make ends meet. I owe 1690.00 for credit cards I will start back work in October and I'm desperately looking for help with school clothes. I have been turned down around every application.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Hi Jodie
It really depends on where you live...county, state, city, etc. As there are many programs that help kids get school supplies. In fact, most really give out say a free backpack full of supplies based on the kids age. But local here for free school backpacks for 2024.

In addition to that list, a one day event for 2024 (and held every year) is the Verizon store campaign. Many of their wireless stores are part of a program known as "School Rocks", and they give away backpacks in local communities. That program is here. https://wirelesszone.com/backpack-giveaway/

[Moochie]

My name is Jodie and I was looking for some help for my 3 kids. I am currently divorcing from and relationship that isn't very healthy and my kids need backpacks and supplies for the school year.
I have been a stay-at-home mother and wife for 11 years and my husband just left out of the blue. I have three kids and my husband put a 30 day notice on our house and I am not working and I have nowhere to go. My kids need clothes and backpacks for school. I haven't been able to buy clothes and shoes. Stuff like that for them and I was wondering if you could help me? If you please give me any information that would help me with this or anything like that please send that any other resources that I can get. Thank you so much for your time.

[Ashley45]

Hello, I am trying to help my adult daughter. She is a single mother of two. Both my husband and I are disabled and financially unable to help pay for a clothes for her and her kids. She NEEDS her vehicle to work and pick up her daughters at school too. Because the car broke down she hasn't been able to receive any income or transport her kids to school. Now the new school is starting and she isn't able to get her lil-ones school supplies. Please contact me ASAP at your earliest convenience.

[Jim B]

Thank you, for responding to my letter. I've been searching each one of the websites and every one of the organizations in Stockton, CA are not taking any more kids sign ups this year and they can't help me with my list of school supplies. The list is closed, no more tickets, already passed out all the gifts they have for the year. I'm so disappointed in this situation because I was really hoping I could handle getting a quick job where I could have took care of a school season like normal mothers do. This is total last minute help I'm looking for and it’s embarrassing enough to even ask. Then to hear it’s too late, so how did all these other families sign up for these tickets for gifts if its cutoff date is in September & October. Basically they knew about the programs and sign up every year.
What about the mothers like me who seek assistance once in a lifetime and is turned down. Well I hope the rules and deadlines change. It’s going to be a good Christmas because you answered my need with all those options  Thanks Anyways but Christmas is going to miss us. That's a new country song.

[Twig]

Hello, I have been trying to contact someone regarding any back to school clothes assistance. I have received operation school in the past but I am unable to find any information about it. I have one daughter who is 8 years old and entering 3rd grade in Stayton. Most assistance are only in Salem/KeizerI am in Marion county Oregon but in Stayton. Can you help me find who it is that may know how I can get help from? Thank you Kimberly

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Since you seem to lake transportation, try the school supply programs by mail. There are charities that give out clothes as part of these services. In addition, those charities can also direct you to bill paying programs.

Hi, I'm currently a single mom of 2 and looking for any charity that gives out school clothes. Solely caring for my children with no child support. I was wondering if there was any, help available to help me with my bills or to get me back on my feet. I don't even have enough money to get my children school clothes. Please let me know if you can help or if you know any grants or programs available to me as I'm a, struggling mom.
Thanks

[PrestonJames]

Hi, I'm currently a single mom of 2 and looking for any charity that gives out school clothes. Solely caring for my children with no child support. I was wondering if there was any, help available to help me with my bills or to get me back on my feet. I don't even have enough money to get my children school clothes. Please let me know if you can help or if you know any grants or programs available to me as I'm a, struggling mom.
Thanks

[Jackpot]

Hello, I'm sending this email because I need assistant in paying my rent and paying off old school supplies. I had a note place on my door saying that I have to have $261.80 pay on the 7th of this month. My address is Savannah, Ga 31401. I'm reaching out to you for help. I don't have any income coming in but my child SSI and that’s $490 a month. I just paid my light bill an it was $284.83 and I had to buy school supplies, uniform, backpacks an etc. I'm a single mom with three kids ages 6, 4 & 3. I have two girls and a son. My oldest child was born with NO hearing in the right ear and 50% of hearing in the left ear so his school supplies also needed hearing aids. By the grace of God she is doing okay. But if you can help me with some assistance by helping paying my rent I will be very appreciative.
Thank you,

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Try this for free school supplies in Fort Worth Texas.
If you have a list of items you need, that is great. But you can only get what people donated to the local Fort Worth charities...in other words, beggars can't be choosers.

Hi. I am searching for information on assistance with a list of school supplies I need.

[Needhelpwithmybills]

Hi. I am searching for information on assistance with a list of school supplies I need. I live in Temple, TX. Bus service here is minimal so I can't get to a charity - can you give me the supplies if I send you a list? I own my car but cannot afford to repair or replace it. I greatly appreciate any information or assistance you can give.

[shannon14]

Hi, We are from Greene county NY and I would like to get some information on how to acquire help in getting school supplies, classroom items and clothing for my 4 children in this upcoming school year. I am a single mom fighting disability and am unable to work. My children's father passed away a few months ago so cash is very far and few. Any help is appreciated. Thank you, Sincerely,
Marie

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Since you and your first grader are both in school, you both may get free school supplies in Kane County.
Tell them you are a single mom. Usually first graders can get priority too.

Hello,
My name is Andrea and my daughter is starting 1st grade. I am a full time student myself and a single mom.