As families prepare for the new school year, back-to-school shopping can quickly become expensive. Walmart is helping make the season a little easier with affordable school supplies, convenient shopping options and support for local students through the annual CBS Austin and Telemundo Austin Backpack Giveaway.
Ross Garza, Walmart Store Manager and Community Champion, joined We Are Austin to share how Walmart is helping Central Texas families get ready for the first day of school.
Ross Garza, Walmart Store Manager and Community Champion, joined We Are Austin to share how Walmart is helping Central Texas families get ready for the first day of school.
Supporting Students Across Central Texas
For years, Walmart has partnered with the annual backpack giveaway, helping provide thousands of backpacks to students throughout the region.
“Families struggle during this time of year to buy school supplies or backpacks,” Garza said. “Providing the backpacks is just another way to save money to live better.”
Garza says the event reflects Walmart’s commitment to the communities it serves.
“We’re a big company, but we have the hometown feel,” he said. “Our associates live here, and it’s just fun being part of the community that we serve.”
The backpack giveaway serves families across the CBS Austin and Telemundo Austin viewing area, from San Marcos to Killeen.
“It touches so many lives,” Garza said. “It’s amazing to see all those smiles coming through the drive-thru at COTA each year.”
Helping students start strong: Walmart’s support makes our Backpack Giveaway a success
Back-to-School Savings
Garza calls back-to-school season “America’s reset,” as families adjust to new routines, classrooms and schedules.
To help keep costs down, Walmart is offering:
More than 14 school supply items priced under $1School supplies starting at 25 centsMore than 1,300 additional rollbacks compared to last yearWalmart’s lowest back-to-school prices since 2017
“We provide a lot of services—from our pharmacies and vision centers to our back-to-school supplies,” Garza said.
Ross Garza, Walmart Store Manager and Community Champion, joined We Are Austin to share how Walmart is helping Central Texas families get ready for the first day of school.
More Than School Supplies
Families can also shop for clothing, shoes and other essentials to help students start the year with confidence.
Walmart’s Wonder Nation apparel line and Weatherman Academy school products offer affordable options for students of all ages.
Garza also reminded drivers to prepare for changing traffic patterns as schools reopen.
“Don’t forget there’s new driving patterns, school buses and school zones,” he said. “You have to leave to work a little bit earlier.”
Walmart Wellness Day
Families can also take advantage of Walmart Wellness Day on July 25, when pharmacists and vision center professionals will be available to provide health resources, screenings and information to help families prepare for a healthy school year.
Visitors can also learn about nutrition and healthy meal planning for students.
Shop Your Way
Whether shopping in stores, online or through the Walmart app, families have several convenient options to prepare for back-to-school season. Many locations also offer curbside pickup and fast delivery, with some markets providing delivery in less than 30 minutes.
Ross Garza, Walmart Store Manager and Community Champion, joined We Are Austin to share how Walmart is helping Central Texas families get ready for the first day of school.
Backpack Giveaway
The CBS Austin and Telemundo Austin Backpack Giveaway returns Saturday at Circuit of the Americas, beginning at 7:30 a.m. The drive-thru event is first come, first served while supplies last.
For more information about Walmart’s back-to-school savings and services, visit Walmart.com.
Helping students start strong: Walmart’s support makes our Backpack Giveaway a success