Get ready, families of New Castle County! The countdown has begun, and the first day of school for your little ones is just around the corner.
Collecting Donations |
Trinity Presbyterian Church 1120 Darley Rd, Wilmington, DE 19810 Drop off Items in the Lobby |
Donations can be brought to Friendship House's Clothing Bank (1603 Jessup St, Wilmington, DE 19802), Mon- Thurs 8:30 am - 2:30 pm | Items may be dropped off at the JFS Delaware Wilmington office (99 Passmore Rd., Wilmington, DE 19803), or purchased from their Amazon Wish List by Monday, 8/19. |
You can find free school supplies around Wilmington, DE thanks to these generous organizations and businesses:
AUGUST 3
People's Plaza, Newark
AUGUST 10
10 AM
Sunday Breakfast Mission, Wilmington, DE 19801
Nemours Primary Care Offices, Wilmington, DE 19802
100 Pairs to Give x3 & Empowerment Giveaway
William Penn High School, New Castle
11 AM
One Step at a Time Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Garfield Park PAL Parking Lot, New Castle
Noon
Buttonwood UMC, New Castle
AUGUST 11
HOPE’s Drive-Thru Backpack Giveaway
Route 9 Library & Innovation Center (Parking Lot), New Castle
Back to School Community Outreach Day!
Aspira School, Newark
AUGUST 17
8 AM
Victory Christian Fellowship's Gigantic Community Day Giveaway
Victory Christian Fellowship, New Castle
11 AM
Claymont Community Center - Back to School Backpack Giveaway
MSK Community Center, Wilmington, DE 19805
Noon
The Charity Bag Outreach Ministry's Socks Rock
Four Seasons Indoor Pavilion, Newark
City of Grace Church Community Outreach
City of Grace Church, Bear
1 PM
Dress for Success - Free School Uniforms
Victorious Faith CWC, Wilmington, DE 19802
AUGUST 18
11 AM
The Cameron D. Hamlin Foundation - Bookbag Drive
Longshoreman Hall, Wilmington, DE 19801
1 PM
Da Best Adventure Network Team Presents Family Fun Day
Rosehill Community Center, New Castle
2 PM
Legacy Church - Back to School Community Event
Talley Day Park, Wilmington, DE 19803
3 PM
STVPCF Community Center Back to School Drive
Stvpcf Community Center, Wilmington, DE 19801
AUGUST 24
11 AM
Back to School Book Bag Giveaway & Resource Fair
North Wilmington Public Library, Wilmington, DE 19802
Noon
CGMCDC Presents Community Block Party
Christian Growth Ministries, Wilmington, DE 19801
AUGUST 22
5 PM
Back to School Bash for families in New Castle County
Jewish Family Services of Delaware, Wilmington, DE 19803
SEPTEMBER 1
10 AM
Back to School - School Supply and Backpack Giveaway
Studio H Beauty & Barber Salon, Newark, DE 19713
Check back often for the latest back-to-school information around Wilmington, DE!
Do you know about another organization collecting or giving away school supplies? Email leslieh@macaronikid.com, and we'll get it added to this list.