As the back-to-school season approaches, numerous local organizations in southeastern Queens are hosting giveaway events for residents across the borough. These events will provide essential school supplies such as scissors, binders, craft materials, bookbags and notebooks. Below is a list of events for students.
Back To School Pop Up Shop
Organizer: Shelly Love
Date: Saturday, Aug. 10
Time: 3-8 p.m.
Location: Only Rare NYC- 229-13 Merrick Blvd., Laurelton
Free school supplies will be given away, with local vendors to shop and support.
Back 2 School Supply Giveaway + Health and Wellness Fair
Organizer: Grayson Street Christian Assembly
Date: Saturday, Aug. 10
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: 188-04 Nashville Blvd., Jamaica
Free backpacks filled with school supplies (notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, markers, crayons, highlighters, erasers, rulers, scissors and glue sticks) while supplies last. Children must be present to receive supplies.
Register at https://graysonstreet.org/school
Annual Back To School Giveaway
Organizer: Community Church of Christ
Date: Saturday, Aug. 24
Time: noon-5 p.m.* or until supplies last
Location: 167-04 108th Ave., Jamaica
Free book bag giveaway and community BBQ. Family-friendly activities include face painting, music and food. A child must be present to receive a book bag.
Backpacking for the Community
Organizer: A Vision To Empower
Date: Saturday, Aug. 24
Time: noon-4 p.m.
Location: I.S. 59 schoolyard- entrance on Springfield Boulevard and Lucas Street, Springfield Gardens
Free book bags filled with school supplies will be available for children to take home. Parents must be accompanied by a child to receive supplies.
Back to School Block Party and Giveaway
Organizer: Council Member Nantasha Williams
Date: Sunday, Aug. 25
Time: 1-5 p.m.
Location: 172-12 Linden Blvd., Jamaica
Free backpacks for all young students, free food and live music.
Registration required: back2schoold27.eventbrite.com
D29 Homecoming Parade and Festival
Date: Saturday, Sep. 14
Line Up Time: 9:15 a.m. at P.S. 132Q
Festival Site: I.S. 59 – 132-55 Ridgedale St., Springfield Gardens
Free school supplies, parade, school performances and games.
Register via the flier barcode below
