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Back-to-School Supplies: Collections, Giveaways, and More!

Your Back-to-School Guide for Wilmington, DE

By Leslie Hudson, Wilmington-New Castle Macaroni KID Publisher July 16, 2024

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

9th Annual - Stuff The Bus

People's Plaza, Newark 


AUGUST 10

10 AM

    Back to School Rally

Sunday Breakfast Mission, Wilmington, DE 19801


Back to School Bash

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

 Back to School Giveaway

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

Claymont Community Center


Back to School Supply Drive

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.