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Provides backpacks filled with school supplies to area children to ensure a successful start to the school year.

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!

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 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.

Offers school-home communication. Offering parent/family resources, support programs for students and families, and community network connections. Also free school supplies may be available.

Provides school supplies and one school uniform at no cost.

Provides an annual backpack and grade-specific school supplies drive for K-12 students.

Students must be pre-registered for the supply drive.

For 2025, the registration link will be available July 14th-18th. Applicants must be able to pick up their own backpack on Saturday, August 16th, 2025.

Registration link is on the Lakin Campus Facebook page: www.facebook.com/LakinCampus

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 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.

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.

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

School supply distribution.

Santa's workshop provides Christmas presents.