If you’re in need of free backpacks or school supplies for your kids this year, several Rockford, IL area businesses and organizations can help! We’ve put together a list of places offering backpack and school supply giveaways so your kids can start the school year off with everything they need.
Please note: These events typically require the school-age child to be in attendance to receive the free items.
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
10 am – 12 pm
General Mills Park (2106 Christi Ln., Belvidere, IL)
Redemption Church will be giving away school supplies, backpacks, dry food, canned food, cleaning supplies, and hygiene supplies. School-age children must be in attendance to receive a backpack.
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
11 am – 2 pm
Belvidere First Assembly of God (1105 7th Ave., Belvidere, IL)
Belvidere First Assembly of God will be giving out school supplies and having a free fun fair with games, prizes, music, food, and a live reptile show.
Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
12 pm – 3 pm
Auburn High School (5110 Auburn St., Rockford, IL)
The VanVleet Family Foundation will be hosting their back to school kick off with backpack and school supply giveaways, food, music, and games. Crusader Clinic will be offering school and sports physicals and dental exams.
Saturday, August 3, 2024
1 pm – 3 pm
Empowering Word Christian Center (4010 E. State St., Rockford, IL)
Empowering Word will be having a back to school giveaway with 500 backpacks, 200 Olivo Taco meals, 500 Chick Fila cards, a drawing for free laptop computers and gift cards. There will also be free haircuts, free entertainment, and more. Children must be present and with an adult.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
3 pm – 4 pm
McDonald’s (930 W. Riverside Blvd., Rockford, IL)
Each child that attends will receive a backpack, a school supply kit, and a free Happy Meal coupon while supplies last. Child must be present.
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
McDonald’s (1441 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, IL)
Each child that attends will receive a backpack, a school supply kit, and a free Happy Meal coupon while supplies last. Child must be present.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
10 am – 1 pm
Beloit Memorial High School (1225 4th St., Beloit, WI)
Kids can get free immunizations, dental assessments with fluoride, vision screening, haircuts, and backpacks with school supplies. There will also be talent, food, and festivities.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
10 am – 2 pm
Blackhawk Park (101 15th Ave., Rockford, IL)
Kids can receive a backpack when accompanied by an adult. There will also be a car show.
Saturday, August 17, 2024
10 am – 1 pm
Riverside Park (606 Gaston Ave., Beloit, WI)
Beloit school children and kids in Rock County foster care can get a backpack full of supplies for $5. There will also be lunch, games, a dunk tank, and more at the event. Register here.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
10 am – 2 pm
Kent Street (Between Booker Washington and CCS) in Rockford
Multiple Rockford agencies, organizations, and businesses come together to offer free backpacks, hair cuts, supplies, food, community resources, DJ’s, and family fun. The book bag giveaway happens at 12:30 pm, registration closes at 12 pm.
Saturday, August 24, 2024
11 am – 2 pm
Traxler Park (600 N. Main St., Janesville, WI)
Rock County Fairgrounds is hosting a back to school bash with food, carnival games, school supplies, hair cuts, socks and underwear, and prizes. Everything is FREE! You must be present to win.
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