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

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

We suggest clothing banks in Jacksonville/Duval County or try a Salvation Army. They often hold back to school supply drives. We have a listing of different centers that may assist with the uniforms and supplies you need, and they are here. http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... osets.html

I'm in need of school supplies and a uniform in Duval county Florida. I need it for soon as the season starts this week.

[llglass]

I'm in need of school supplies and a uniform in Duval county Florida. I need it for soon as the season starts this week.

[Peruiu]

I have three kids that are in need of school supplies/clothes for school. Two of my kids just came to live with me in middle of last school year because of issues with their dad. I'm in process of divorce and will be a single mom, can only work PT because I have four kids in the home and can't find affordable daycare in the summer with them all home and just can't afford supplies. Been thrift store shopping for some clothes but just not cutting it.

[Coleman]

Hello, I am looking for the location to check on assistance with getting supplies for my children. I have a 1st grader (6 years old) and a child (3 years old) that will be in Head Start and have limited income as a single mother. I found the webpage indicating that assistance can be found with this e-mail address.
Please let me know if you can help or direct me to a contact person that can assist. I am in a financial bind right now and cannot afford school supplies/clothing for the new school year.

[Brice]

Hello, I'm in need of school supply help. I have two girls ages 5 and 6 and this is there first year going to school. And I don't nowhere to start with getting school supplies. And I'm a stay at home mom. Can someone help me please? Thank you.

[Diane100]

I need help with school supply's and school clothes for my kids. I am a single mother on state assistance and trying to get off the state aid. I am enrolled at Oswego college I am doing my extern now at a kidney doctor office until I get on my feet and done with school and have a great job I can't get my kids school stuff.
Since I get no help for gas I been having a hard time with that alone to get back and forth for my externship. I received help with my kids school clothes last year for shop with a cop that my old apartment manager had signed me up for. I am in desperate need of help right now. I am hoping after I get stable I can give back to the community. I do not check my e-mail often so if I can get a phone call that would work better. You can leave a voice mail if I don't get to the phone and I will get back to you ASAP. Thank you so very much and god bless you all.

[Julia]

I just wanted to thank you so much for all the information provided on the website. I am a single mother of two and have been struggling for years to make ends meet and it is not working. The father of the kids left and does not help at all. After that I have had 2 abusive relationships and had to stay in them because I can't make it on my own.
Right now I have to buy the back to school things and don't know how I am going to do it. We are currently being evicted from the place we were staying at because I can't pay for it. We have to move by Saturday but I have not found anything yet. If there is anything else you can do or any other place you can refer me to please I will greatly appreciate it.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

For school supplies, we strongly recommend clothing closets, Salvation Army thfit stoes, or other seasonal type drives. Most communities have them during the summer months for low income parents. Kids may get bookbags, shoes, clothing, and much more. Here are some details http://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html ... osets.html

[Midway]

I never thought I would end up here asking for help. I am a mother of 2 kids, one is a 1 year old other is a 5 year old. We have had a tough year this year. My spouse lost his job months ago and I wasn’t able to collect and have been making ends meet ever since.

I am behind in rent 2 months my landlord has been patient with me but I haven’t been able to find a job or get any help. I have no family here or no where to turn everyone turns me down and can't help us. All I want is for my kids to have a good Christmas for I cant afford anything for them. It makes me sad to think what their faces will be like when they wake up Christmas morning and have nothing.

I am facing eviction already and will be homeless and don't know what to do or where to turn, if their is anyone out there that could help me I would greatly appreciate it. Whether it be a hand with some presents, clothing, school uniforms or possible help out with rent. I do not want to be homeless but it seems like that’s what will happen to me. Hoping for a Christmas miracle and someone kind reads this. Thank You and God Bless.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Yes, we have information on free clothes and other basic needs in Chicago. There are dozens of thrift stores, clothing closets, and related organizations that you can try in the region. They also usually have free winter coats for children in the cold Illinois winters. More on clothing in Chicago.

[Admin - Jon McNamara]

Well, we have information on places to call for school supplies. They won't give you cash to pay for them, but they may have uniforms for students, notebooks, pens, pencils, and similar goods. Most of the items are provided from clothing closets and/or thrift stores. There will be low income requirements in place too that your students need to meet. Find school supplies from clothing banks.

[Troyyer]

Hello, I’m a single mom of two girls living in Mississippi. The company that I was working for closed its doors on June 26, 2013. Since then its been very hard to find a job. I receive unemployment weekly in the amount of 99.00. I recently started school and I have to take the 99.00 to keep gas in my car. School is about to open and I can’t afford to buy my girls school clothes, shoes or supplies. I would like some assistance. Please just to get clothes and shoes for my children. I know that funds are limited but I really need the help I will provide receipts for every item purchased. Also I have a disconnect for my lights, a total of 400.00 is due by December 10, 2013. If there is anything that you can do for me will greatly appreciated.

[Paula Johnston]

Hello,
I was just doing a search for school supplies assistance and one of my Google results for this site had the keywords school supplies in it. So I was wondering if you knew of any where I can get assistance with school supply costs? I put a cart together with most of the supplies needed for the Kindergarten at two different places and the total was around $70 at both places and that didn't include the other things such as paper towels, tissues, storage bag, wipes, and hand sanitizer.
Thank you,

[SueH]

Our family of five is on a fixed monthly income of $1150.00 which is my husband's disability.
We are located in Dickinson, Texas. My son will be attending junior college this fall (2013) on a federal grant, but his money will not be available until possibly December 2013 and classes begin August 26, 2013. He is 18 years old. They need school supplies. He has also applied for a work study program at the college and will need work clothes for his job on campus. If he is accepted into the program, his jobs would begin at the same time school starts. Any help that you could assist us with would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

[Stretch]

Hello. I find your website while I was trying to look up ways to get help with buying school supplies and clothes for my kids this year. I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction, as I am not having any luck online. We are currently on Food Stamps and are getting help with our electric and heating bills but with school coming up in about a month the money just isn't there to buy school supplies and clothes. How do I send my kids to school with no supplies are clothes that fit!? Any help you could give would be greatly appreciated!!
Thank you,

[Preetip]

Someone one broke into my house. I filed a police report and they are currently looking into the case. The person left us with nothing that stole all of my baby clothes and food and stole everything. Please if you can help me I would be truly thankful and as to helping me pay my rent as well... contact me please.

[wileyhccs]

I am a disable veteran with four kids who are starting school in a couple of days and I can not buy any new school clothes for them I need overnight help.