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One-day book bag giveaway event, held on Saturday, August 11th, 2025. Hours are 12 pm-5 pm.

Held at YouTurn campus (4344 North 34th Avenue) and Skinner Magnet (4304 North 33rd Street).

2,500 free book bags will be given away to K-12 students; no documentation is needed.

Other family activities are offered at the event.

Helps with partial rent/mortgage and utility payments to qualifying individuals.

Backpack/school supplies (Stuff the Bus).

Provides school supplies and one school uniform at no cost.

Provide to children who are in foster care or who have been adopted from foster care. It provides school necessities for back-to-school such as backpacks and school supplies for the children. This program also provides back-to-school supplies to children year-round who have unexpectedly entered the foster care system. Children placed in foster care outside of the event may email agency to request school supplies.

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

Provides school supply assistance for low income families in August. Backpacks with school supplies will be handed out to all children, whose parents have signed up for distribution this month (applications available at the main office). Must have applications in by July 31, 2025.

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.

Offers free school supplies for Jones County families. Families may call the Jones County Family Resource Center to register for the free school supplies.

Thrift shop with vouchers provided by most churches, government offices, and community agencies.

School supply distribution.

Santa's workshop provides Christmas presents.