HOUSTON \u2013 Although it may feel like summer just started, back to school season is right around the corner.<\/p>\n
School supplies can get expensive, so we\u2019ve made a list of places where you can find either free or cheap supplies for your family.<\/p>\n
Braeswood Church Community Health Fair<\/p>\n
When: Saturday, July 11, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.<\/p>\n
Where: Braeswood Assembly of God Church Fondren Campus | 10611 Fondren Rd<\/p>\n
Price: Free<\/p>\n
The Braeswood Community Health Fair is a chance for families to receive free school supplies and health services. <\/p>\n
Attendees can pick up backpacks, shoes, markers and more, while also enjoying free food, health screenings and vaccinations. <\/p>\n
Can\u2019t make it on July 11? A second health fair will be held July 18 at the church\u2019s Branch Forest Campus, located at 14635 Branch Forest Dr.<\/p>\n
To register or learn more, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mayor\u2019s Back 2 School & Health Fair<\/p>\n When: Saturday, August 1, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: George R Brown Convention Center | 1001 Avenida De Las Americas<\/p>\n Price: Free<\/p>\n The Mayor\u2019s Back 2 School and Health Fair is designed to help economically disadvantaged elementary school students.<\/p>\n The event will hand out 20,000 backpacks filled with school supplies, and families can also take advantage of free on-site health screenings. <\/p>\n To register or learn more, view the flyers here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Spearhead Missions Back to School Bash<\/p>\n When: Saturday, August 1, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Booker T Washington Park | 813 S 1st St<\/p>\n Price: Free<\/p>\n Spearhead Missions, an international Christian ministry, is hosting a back-to-school celebration with free backpacks, school supplies and more.<\/p>\n Important to know: Backpacks will be distributed while supplies last. Children must be registered, present at the event and between the ages of 5 and 17 to receive supplies. Each child is eligible for one backpack, and adults may register up to five children. Be sure to bring your tickets to claim your supplies.<\/p>\n Be ready to show your tickets in order to receive your supplies.<\/p>\n To register or learn more, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n 12th Annual Rock-In-Hood Back to School Event<\/p>\n When: Wednesday, August 5, 8 a.m. – 11 a.m.<\/p>\n Where: Worthing High School | 9215 Scott St<\/p>\n Price: Free<\/p>\n Pre-registration is now open for the 12th Annual Rock-In-Hood Back-to-School event!<\/p>\n Families can receive free hair services, school uniforms and school supplies while supplies last.<\/p>\n To register or learn more, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Back-to-School Backpack Drive & Free Wash Day<\/p>\n When: Saturday, August 8, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.<\/p>\n Where: Wash Bodega | 6604 W Bellfort Ave<\/p>\n Price: Free<\/p>\n This event offers free backpacks filled with school supplies and free laundry services. What could be better than that?<\/p>\n 500 students of all grade levels can receive free supplies, and families who bring their own detergent can wash unlimited loads free of charge from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m.<\/p>\n If registration reaches capacity, you\u2019ll be added to a waitlist and given first priority next time.<\/p>\n