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1101 Oakland Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
Offers free book bags, school supplies, and lunches every August. Located at Daniels Park.
1900 52nd Avenue, Moline, IL 61265
School supplies may be available to students in need.
921 South Second Street, Cherokee, IA 51012
Provides donated school supplies for area children.
2625 Potter Street, Lincoln, NE 68503
School backpack and supply giveaway.
2025 Registration:
Call for application dates. Appliation period usually begins in July.
Backpacks will be distributed in early August.
406 SW School Street, Ankeny, IA 50023
Offers a Back to School Giveaway each August. The program provides free school supplies and backpacks to the K-12 students of the Ankeny Community School District and those who attend school in Ankeny. For giveaway dates and location, or to inquire about donating, please contact Ankeny Schools Community Engagement department at 515-289-3960.
Giveaway location: Prairie Ridge Middle School 1010 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny, IA 50023
117 North 7th Street, Petersburg, IL 62675
Provides free school supplies for students.
220 West Washington Street, Rushville, IL 62681
Provides free school supplies and book bags in the fall for income eligible students Pre-K through high school in Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties. In some cases fees for extra curricular activities may be covered for income eligible junior and senior high school students.
Contact your local Two Rivers Regional Council office to schedule an appointment for school supplies in July.
203 Hamilton Street, Anamosa, IA 52205
Offers free school supplies for Jones County families. Families may call the Jones County Family Resource Center to register for the free school supplies.
1800 Syracuse Avenue, Norfolk, NE 68701
Collaborates with the public school system and parents to encourage student academic achievement and create cultural awareness within the community. Generally, funds are utilized to pay for the Coordinator’s services, purchase basic school supplies, supplement parent-cost items, and to cover costs for the year-end banquet recognizing seniors and the achievements of all K-12 students in the area. The program is open to all Native American students who are residents of Madison County and can provide proof of enrollment with a tribe.
1025 South 2nd Street, Monmouth, IL 61462
Provides backpacks filled with school supplies to area children to ensure a successful start to the school year.
1611 11th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Back to School Bash offers free school supplies for students, grades K-12, that are in need (while supplies last).
For the 2025-26 school year, the Back to School Bash will be held at the John R. Grubb YMCA, located at 1611 11th Street, on Aug 17th, from 2 pm-5 pm. The Bash also provides entertainment such as a sports jamboree, local entertainment, barber and beauty shops and a community resource fair.
410 East Main Street, Stronghurst, IL 61480
Provides school supplies to Henderson County students, that are in need, at the beginning of the school year.
518 Western Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50704
Provides school supplies and one school uniform at no cost.
1527 Central Avenue, Estherville, IA 51334
Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.
2401 Manderson Street, Omaha, NE 68111
School backpack and supply distribution for grades pre-K-12. Proof of school enrollment for each child is required, regardless of location.
For 2025, distribution is Friday, August 8th through Saturday, August 9th at the following locations:
- The Salvation Army Citadel Corps (3738 Cuming Street, Omaha) - August 8th-9th at 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm, or until supplies have been exhausted. Must visit in person for distribution only; backpacks will be distributed in the gymnasium.
- The Salvation Army Kroc Center (2825 Y Street, Omaha) - August 8th-9th at 9 am-12 pm and 1 pm-3 pm, or until supplies have been exhausted. Walk-up distribution only. Enter the Kroc Center campus off of 27th Street (on the east end of the property).
- Westroads Mall (10000 California Street, Omaha) - August 9th at 10 am-1 pm, or until supplies have been exhausted. Drive-thru distribution only. The distribution will take place in the mall’s northeast parking lot, just north of JC Penney.
26121 Egyptian Trail, Monee, IL 60449
Offers seasonal services, including holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and Christmas, with gift cards for turkey, holiday toys and gifts as supplies last, Easter baskets for youth, and Back-to-school supplies and backpacks for students in August.
304 Chestnut, Atlantic, IA 50022
Provides school supplies to households in need.
1710 West Main Street, Sac City, IA 50583
Offers Back to School Supplies to low income children in each of the 7 counties it serves.
2021 U Street, Omaha, NE 68107
School Supplies giveaway Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2 pm-4 pm, South Omaha Location.
Distribution is first come, first served. Limited supplies are available.
720 North 17th Street, Suite 9, Saint Charles, IL 60174
Provides backpacks with essential school supplies to families facing financial challenges with children attending a school in D303.
1502 East Fayette Avenue, Teutopolis, IL 62467
Free school supplies and backpacks are available to children in need via the Ramblin' Rose bus, and at the regular Effingham location. The bus travels to towns in the seven-county area to provide the supplies.
School clothing is also available from the bus, or families may choose to receive a voucher and shop for their clothing at Second Hand Rose Resale Shoppe in the Effingham Catholic Charities location.
400 State Street, Guthrie Center, IA 50115
Offers Back to School Supplies to low income children in each of the 7 counties it serves.
16 West 11th Street, Kearney, NE 68847
School supplies assistance program.
Program available in Dawson County and Kearney County.
1853 10th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601
Thrift shop with vouchers provided by most churches, government offices, and community agencies.
School supply distribution.
Santa's workshop provides Christmas presents.
206 SW Cross Street, Mount Sterling, IL 62353
Provides free school supplies and book bags in the fall for income eligible students Pre-K through high school in Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties. In some cases fees for extra curricular activities may be covered for income eligible junior and senior high school students.
Contact your local Two Rivers Regional Council office to schedule an appointment for school supplies in July.