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<\/p>\nFrom free backpacks to school supplies and health fairs, here’s where families can find back-to-school help across the Houston area.<\/p>\n
HOUSTON \u2014 Families across the Houston area can find free back-to-school events before classes begin, offering backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, health screenings and other resources for students. KHOU 11 is compiling a list of giveaways and community events happening across the region and will continue updating this guide throughout the summer.<\/p>\n
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Houston’s 19th Annual Back to School Drive, Health Fair & Business Expo <\/p>\n
Location: PlazAmericas Mall (Second Floor), 201 Sharpstown Center, Houston<\/p>\n
Backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last)ImmunizationsMedical screeningsHealth and wellness resourcesFamily activities and giveaways <\/p>\n
Houston’s 19th Annual Back to School Drive, Health Fair & Business Expo is expected to draw about 15,000 people and distribute 5,000 backpacks filled with school supplies. More than 80 community organizations, nonprofits and businesses will be on hand to provide health services, food assistance, community resources and information for families preparing for the new school year.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\nTejano Center Back-to-School Summer Bash <\/p>\n
Location: RYSS Academy at Pasadena, 1062 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena<\/p>\n
Backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last)Vaccinations for children 18 and youngerDental screeningsHealth screeningsSnacksFamily activities <\/p>\n
Hosted by Tejano Center and Texas Children’s Health Plan, the Back-to-School Summer Bash<\/a> helps families prepare for the new school year with free health services, school supplies and community resources.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Location: Encouragement Temple Ministries, 4714 FM 1960 Road W., Houston<\/p>\n Cost: Free (Registration required)<\/p>\n Backpacks (while supplies last)School suppliesCommunity support and encouragement <\/p>\n Encouragement Temple Ministries is hosting its annual Backpack Blessings giveaway<\/a> to help students in kindergarten through 12th grade prepare for the 2026-27 school year. Registered students who attend with a parent or legal guardian can receive a free backpack and school supplies while quantities last. Supplies will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.<\/p>\n
Location: George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas, Houston<\/p>\n Cost: Free (Registration required<\/a>)<\/p>\n Backpacks with school suppliesRoutine immunizationsDental screenings and sealantsVision screeningsMental health screeningsHealth and social service resources <\/p>\n The Mayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair<\/a> is one of Houston’s largest annual back-to-school events, serving economically disadvantaged elementary school students and their families. Organizers plan to distribute 20,000 backpacks filled with school supplies while connecting families with free health screenings, immunizations and community resources.<\/p>\n
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.<\/p>\n Location: Dekaney High School, 22351 Imperial Valley Drive, Houston<\/p>\n School suppliesHaircutsHearing screeningsVision screeningsHouston Food Bank distribution (while supplies last) <\/p>\n Spring ISD’s annual Back to School Expo connects families with district staff and community partners to help students prepare for the new school year. Families can receive assistance with school registration, pre-K language testing and completing the district’s required Annual Student Update. The event is open to all families, including those interested in enrolling their children in Spring ISD schools.<\/p>\n
Location: Booker T. Washington Park, Conroe<\/p>\n Cost: Free (Registration required)<\/p>\n Backpacks (while supplies last)School suppliesFoodGift cardsSnow conesFace paintingGames <\/p>\n Hosted by Spearhead Missions, the Back to School Bash<\/a> offers free school supplies and family-friendly activities to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. Children ages 5 to 17 must be registered and present to receive backpacks and supplies, which will be distributed while supplies last. Organizers ask families to register children in advance.<\/p>\n
Location: Cypress Assistance Ministries, 13002 Cypress N. Houston Road, Cypress<\/p>\n Backpacks filled with school supplies (while supplies last)Clothing voucher for each student <\/p>\n Cypress Assistance Ministries is hosting a drive-thru back-to-school giveaway<\/a> for families with students enrolled in Cy-Fair ISD. Eligible families can receive a free backpack filled with school supplies and a clothing voucher for each student while supplies last. Participants must remain in their vehicles and bring a government-issued photo ID or proof of address to receive supplies.<\/p>\n
Location: Richard & Meg Weekley Community Center, 8440 Greenhouse Road, Cypress<\/p>\n Backpacks and school supplies (while supplies last)VaccinationsBack-to-school resources <\/p>\n Harris County Precinct 4 is hosting a free Back to School Resource Fair<\/a> to help families prepare for the upcoming school year. The event will include a backpack and school supply giveaway, vaccinations and additional community resources to help students head back to class ready for the first day.<\/p>\n
Location: Evan E. Worthing High School, 9215 Scott St., Houston<\/p>\n School suppliesBackpacksSchool uniformsHaircutsBraided hairstylesPhysicalsEye exams <\/p>\n The Boykins Youth Foundation, in partnership with the Rock-In-Hood Foundation and Madlineman Foundation, is hosting its 12th annual back-to-school supply drive<\/a> to help students prepare for the upcoming school year. Families can receive free school essentials, health services and grooming services while supplies last. Organizers encourage families to preregister for services before attending.<\/p>\n Registration: Available online.<\/a><\/p>\n
Location: Freed Community Center, Houston<\/p>\n Back-to-school immunizationsIce creamHealth information <\/p>\n Families can enjoy a free ice cream social<\/a> while getting children ready for the new school year with no-cost immunizations provided by Harris County Public Health. Vaccines are available through the Texas Vaccines for Children and Adult Safety Net programs for eligible children, including those who are uninsured, underinsured, enrolled in Medicaid or enrolled in CHIP.<\/p>\n
Time: Backpack pickup: 8 a.m. to noon \u2022 Free laundry: 7 a.m. to noon<\/p>\n Location: Wash Bodega, 6604 W. Bellfort Ave., Houston<\/p>\n Cost: Free (Registration required<\/a>)<\/p>\n Backpacks with school supplies (while supplies last)Free washer and dryer useWaterBilingual assistance <\/p>\n Families can receive one of 500 backpacks filled with school supplies<\/a> while taking advantage of free laundry service during this community event in southwest Houston. Organizers will offer timed pickup windows to reduce wait times, and no income documentation is required. Registration is encouraged, and families who register will receive a designated pickup time.<\/p>\n
Location: Houston Texans YMCA, Houston<\/p>\n School supplies for K-12 students (while supplies last)Haircuts and groomingSnacks and meals (while supplies last)Games and giveawaysCommunity resources <\/p>\n
\nEncouragement Temple’s Backpack Blessings <\/p>\n
\nMayor’s Back 2 School & Health Fair <\/p>\n
\nSpring ISD Back to School Expo <\/p>\n
\nBack to School Bash <\/p>\n
\nCypress Assistance Ministries Back-to-School Supply Giveaway <\/p>\n
\nBack to School Resource Fair <\/p>\n
\n12th Annual Rock-In-Hood
\nBack to School Event <\/p>\n
\nBack-to-School Immunizations & Ice Cream <\/p>\n
\nBack-to-School Backpack Drive & Free Wash Day <\/p>\n
\nBack 2 School Daze School Supply Drive <\/p>\n