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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.

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

School supply distribution.

Santa's workshop provides Christmas presents.

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School Supplies
Thrift Shops
Clothing Vouchers
Christmas Programs
Offers clothing for students in sizes 3T thru adult XL, as well as personal hygiene and school items.

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School Supplies
General Clothing Provision
Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.
Free school supplies distributed to area public schools for students who are income eligible.

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

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School Supplies
School Supplies Donation Programs

Back-To-School Physicals are provided to K-12 students in need by Des Moines University students, under the supervision of licensed clinicians. Services include physicals, dental screenings, vision testing, and immunizations (as needed). No appointment or insurance required. Vaccines will be available for eligible individuals. Translators available at the event. Free backpacks to all who attend!

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School Supplies
General Physical Examinations
Offers Back to School Supplies to low income children in each of the 7 counties it serves.

School Supplies giveaway Saturday, August 2, 2025, 2 pm-4 pm, South Omaha Location.

Distribution is first come, first served. Limited supplies are available.

Provides students with back-to-school supplies, including:

- 2 new/gently used outfits.

- 3 new pairs of socks.

- 3 new pairs of underwear.

- Fitted with a new pair of shoes.

- Basic toiletries.

- Basic school supplies.

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General Household Goods Provision
Children's Clothing
School Supplies
Offers Back to School Supplies to low income children in each of the 7 counties it serves.

Offers school supplies for the children of Adams County entering grades K-12. Registration is in July, with distribution just before school starts.

Offered to low income families who reside in West Des Moines and are in need of back to school supplies. Supply giveaway is in August. Appointments are required. See website for more details.
K-8 elementary district and includes elementary schools (grades PK/K-4) and one middle school (grades 5-8).

School supplies may be available by contacting the school.
Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.
Limited financial aid for emergency situations including utility deposits, rent, prescription medications, glasses, clothing, school supplies, holiday assistance, transportation, birth certificate retrieval, Iowa identification, books for GED testing, etc.

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Transportation Expense Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Utility Deposit Assistance
School Supplies
Christmas Programs
Records/Licenses/Permits Fee Payment Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options

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.

Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.
Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.

School backpack and supply giveaway.

2025 Registration:
Call for application dates. Appliation period usually begins in July.

Backpacks will be distributed in early August.

Provides clothes, shoes, backpacks, and school supplies before the start of the school year. Program available when funding available.
Provides donated school supplies for area children.
Backpacks and school supplies for students.

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

School supplies assistance program.

Program available in Dawson County and Kearney County.