Free back to school supply programs Centre County PA
Public school students, teachers, and those in college can all get free school supplies in the Centre County PA area. Charities, non-profits, and other places give students free stuff in the “State College” area – everyone from kids in pre-school to college can get the supplies they need. Find all the programs that pass out school supplies, books, gift cards and more in Centre County.
All of these groups focus on helping any student in need, whether they come from a family living in poverty to someone on scholarship who can’t pay the what books they need. Students from K-12 can get backpacks, lunchboxes, uniforms, note books and more while older students (and teachers) can get a free tablet, Chromebook, or high priced items. A number of programs to apply at for help with school and educational needs in Centre County are below.
Free back to school supply distribution events
The Salvation Army Of Centre County
The location is 2790 W College Ave # 10, State College, PA 16801. Call (814) 861-1785
They have a clothing closet as well as free school supply giveaway. Students from grades K to 12 in Centre County can get free school backpacks, pens, pencils, highlighters, binders and more. The exact items given away depend on factors such as the grade, gender and more. There is also a free clothes closet.
Interfaith Human Services, Inc.
The faith based group is at 251 Easterly Pkwy, State College, PA 16801. Phone: (814) 234-7731
They give out free items, including small amounts of school supplies, and also offer financial help. Get free vouchers, a desk for or chair for students from the furniture bank, clothes for kids in all grades, and other supplies. More on Interfaith Human Services programs in Centre County.
Faith Centre
The charity is at 135 S Allegheny St, Bellefonte, PA 16823. Phone: (814) 355-4400
They offer a number of assistance programs, with one being a free back to school supply giveaway. The charity does this annually, with students able to get sneakers, backpacks, notebooks, and other free clothes or products for the school year.
Centre Helps
Location is 410 South Fraser Street, State College, PA 16801. Call 814-237-5855
There are a number of educational programs, help for the youth from YOP, and services offered. Emergency assistance can help with bills, but they also offer case management which can help adults (or kids), get free supplies for school or educational resources. There are uniforms, shoes, and other items too.
Verizon is passing out backpacks to students from the local schools, and the backpacks will be full of the stuff kids need. There are distribution sites in both State College PA as well as Bellefonte PA. This program is offered both nationally and locally. Locate companies that give out school supplies.
State College Helping Hands Pantry
The distribution center is in the Food Bank at 169 Gerald Street, State College, PA 16801. Call (814) 234-2310
They provide students, including college age down to pre-school, with free school supplies. There is also food, clothes, backpacks and other stuff that can be passed out.
YMCA locations across Centre County are passing out free back to school supplies. The program is run in partnership with local non-profits, companies, and other donors. There are multiple locations that may participate such as the following. There will also be food, meals, and hygiene products for students. The main office number is (814) 355-5551
- 677 West Whitehall Road, State College, Pennsylvania 16801
- 125 West High Street, Bellefonte, PA 16823
- 113 North 14th Street, Philipsburg, Pennsylvania 16866
- 115 West Streamside Place, Spring Mills, PA 16875
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