Inside: A comprehensive list of where you can get free school supplies in Charlotte, NC for your kids!
Do your kids need new school supplies?
With the new school year starting in just a few weeks, the answer is probably “yes.” Affording school supplies can be quite a challenge, especially as families combat the rising costs of just about everything.
The good news is that there are quite a few back-to-school drives run by community organizations, churches, and businesses. They are stepping in to help out with everything from pens and pencils to paper, backpacks, lunch boxes, and even clothing. Here’s where you can get free school supplies in Charlotte, NC.
This list is growing fast! Are you running a school supply event you want to share with Charlotte? Send an email.
Free School Supplies at Back-to-School Bash and Supply Drive Events
Back to School Bash
Tuesday, July 23, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
5535 Albemarle Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212
Hosted by Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy
- Free school supplies and backpacks
- Free food and games
- Community resources
Back to School SPLASH
Friday, August 1, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
205 Swink Street, China Grove, NC
Hosted by Town of China Grove and Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Center
- Free hot dog meal and snow cones
- School supplies
- Slip and slide
- More fun activities for all ages
All activities are free.
Wear a swimsuit and bring a folding chair, blanket, or towel to sit on.
Back to School Splash
Keith Clinic Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway
Friday, August 1, 2025 | 5 pm
402 E. Sugar Creek Road, Charlotte, NC
6859 South Boulevard, Charlotte, NC
Hosted by Keith Clinic North & South
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 10 am
5344 Central Avenue, Charlotte, NC
405 N Chester Street, Gastonia, NC
Hosted by Keith Clinic East & Gastonia
- Free backpacks filled with school supplies (while supplies last)
- Follow Keith Clinic on Facebook for more information
TLP 5th Annual Back 2 School Kickball Jam
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 | 2 pm – 5 pm
2310 Cindy Lane, Charlotte
This event offers free activities like music and kickball, and of course free school supplies.
TLP 5th Annual Back 2 School Kickball Jam
2025 Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway
Saturday, August 2, 2025 | 1 pm – 5 pm
1600 West Trade Street, Charlotte
This free event offers fun-filled activities, food, games, good vibes, community love, and lots of fun!
2025 Back 2 School Backpack Giveaway
National Night Out & Back to School Bash
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025 | TBA
24 South Main Street, Belmont
National Night Out
Back-to-School Bash
Thursday, August 7, 2025 | 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
309 Griffin Cir, Concord, NC 28025
Hosted by Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers, Inc.
- Free school supplies (while supplies last)
- Free food
- Games and more!
C.W. Williams Community Health Center’s 10th Annual Back to School Community Health Fair
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 | 10 am – 2 pm
3333 Wilkinson Blvd, Charlotte
This event will offer free food, school supplies, health screenings, music, and games.
C.W. Williams Community Back to School Health Fair
Mecklenburg County B2SB
Saturday, August 9th, 2025 | 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
220 Coronation Boulevard, Charlotte
Any student in Mecklenburg County Schools can be registered to receive a free backpack, school supplies, socks, and unbranded sneakers.
Register for the Mecklenburg County B2SB.
Back to School Giveaway
Sunday, August 10th, 2025 | 3 pm – 6 pm
Heads Up for Our Youth at Aviation Institute of Maintenance
7421 East Independence Boulevard, Charlotte
Free full aviation tour for grades 9 to 12, and free backpack and school supplies.
Register in advance: Back to School Giveaway
Back To School Family Friendly Marketplace
Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 12 pm – 3 pm
10210 Berkeley Place Drive #suite 260 Charlotte
Free school supplies and activities!
Back To School Family Friendly Marketplace
BaCK 2 SCHooL BaSH
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 | 11 am – 2 pm
3907 Old Charlotte Highway, Charlotte
Free school supplies, food, games, and music.
Register in advance
Back 2 School Bash
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 | 12 pm – 2 pm
Kingdom Builders Church Intl. 2352 Dr Webber Avenue, Charlotte
Register in advance: free backpacks and school supplies, plus music and food.
Kingdom Builders Church
Back to School Block Party
Saturday, August 16th, 2025 | 11 am – 3 pm
14008 Holbrooks Road, Huntersville
Free fun games, music, and food with giveaways!
Register in advance: Back to School Block Party
Back to School Block Party
Saturday, August 16, 2025 | 2:00 pm
2838 Queen City Drive, Charlotte, NC
Hosted by United Nations Church International Charlotte
- Games, music, and food
- Fun for students, parents, and teachers
- Free school supplies, sneakers, haircuts
More Events with Free School Supplies
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Want to Help?
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