Where to find back-to-school giveaways in San Antonio

Several of the events are on a first-come, first-served basis

Published: July 9, 2026 at 5:28 AMUpdated: July 12, 2026 at 4:58 PM

SAN ANTONIO – It is only July, but several organizations are already planning to host free back-to-school supply giveaways.

Several of the events are on a first-come, first-served basis, so arriving early is recommended.

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Check out this list of where you can find free resources in the San Antonio area:

CentroMed: Parents who schedule a well-child appointment at CentroMed will receive a free backpack with school supplies for their child while supplies last. The offer runs through Aug. 14. Click here for more details.
Grace First Baptist Church: The church’s interdisciplinary healthcare team and outreach ministry will host its annual Health & Resource Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 18 at 2514 Observation Drive. The free event will feature free backpacks, health screenings, giveaways and more. More information can be found here.
Housing Authority of Bexar County: Students will receive a free backpack with school essentials during the Housing Authority of Bexar County’s back-to-school drive. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to noon on July 25 at 1954 E. Houston St. More details can be found here.
IDEA Monterrey Park: The annual event will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on July 18 at 222 SW 39th St. Backpacks will be given out to students on a first-come, first-served basis. No reservations are needed.
Judson ISD Block Party: The district’s block party will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on July 28 at Judson High School. The event will feature free school supplies, free hot dogs and more. For more information, click here.
Pica Pica Plaza’s Back 2 School: The market will host its annual “Back 2 School” giveaway from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 29. Children must be present to receive a free backpack and must have a wristband. The wristbands will be given out at 9:30 a.m. The event is on a first-come, first-served basis. A health and community resources event will also take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. More details can be found here.
Southeast Baptist Church: Free school supplies and clothes will be given out while they last from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on July 18 at 2414 S WW White Road. Students must be present at the back to school bash. More information can be found here.
South Texas Vocational Technical Institute: Students can receive school supplies while supplies last from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on July 24 when they bring their own backpack. Guests are encouraged to reserve a spot for the event for a chance to win a prize pack for their scholar. The institute is located at 734 SE Military Drive. Click here for more information.
United Way FRC Family Day: United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County will host a Family Day featuring free backpacks with school supplies from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on July 25 at 3642 E. Houston St. Supplies are available on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 500 children. Students must be present to receive supplies. More information can be found here.