Before we know it, we will be trading in our pool floaties and beach blankets for backpacks and mechanical pencils! The 2024-2025 school season is just around the corner, and Hampton Roads is ready to help students around the area prepare! Check out these local community driven supply drives and activities in your area:
Hair Galleria 757Annual Backpack Giveaway: August 10th
(Newport News)
School season is approaching and we would love to help out in any way possible!
Hair galleria will Be giving out 500+ Backpacks, school supplies, Gift Cards , Hair, & Much More!
23 Newmarket Square
Newport News, VA 23605
VB Schools Back-to-School Care Fair: August 17th, 12PM-4PM
(Virginia Beach)
Join VB Schools and over 100 youth-serving organizations, agencies and school division departments for an informational and fun-filled day that gives families the opportunity to connect with valuable resources which promote youth development and well-being. Free health screenings, school vaccines, backpacks and haircuts will be available at the event. Transportation to and from the event is available from Title One Schools.
Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th Street
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
Unity in the Community: Back 2 School Celebration: August 10th, 10AM-2PM
(Norfolk)
Norfolk Public Schools is partnering with the City of Norfolk and other community organizations for “Unity in the Community: Back 2 School Celebration!”. Norfolk elementary, middle and highschool students and their families are invited to attend for an afternoon of raffle prizes, backpack and supply distribution, community resources, and more!
Norfolk Scope
201 E Brambleton Ave
Norfolk, VA 23510
Ready. Set. Resource! Fair: August 17th, 10AM-2PM
(Portsmouth)
Join the Infant and Toddler Connection of Portsmouth, Children’s Therapy Concepts, and over 20 organizations and nonprofits to learn about the services these organizations offer Hampton Roads families.
- children’s craft
- back to school supply drive
- food truck
- lots of helpful information for families
Cpl J M Williams Ave
Portsmouth, VA 23701
4th Annual Back 2 School Backpack Drive: August 17th, 2PM
(Chesapeake)
VA Premier Pawn is hosting their 4th Annual Back to School Backpack Drive Saturday, August 17th, where the VA Premier Pawn team will be handing out 100 backpacks filled with school supplies for local kids in our area who may be in need!
VA Premier PAWN
3619 Portsmouth Blvd Ste A1
Chesapeake, VA 23321
Back to School Bash & Food Drive: August 25th, 10AM
(Elizabeth City, NC)
Make plans to join WRVS 89.9 on August 25! FREE haircuts provided by local barbers who are happy to serve the community. Plus, free school supplies, backpacks, and gifts from vendors (while supplies last). You are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items to support hungry families in our community.
R.L. Vaughan Center
1704 Weeksville Road
Elizabeth City, NC 27909
I hope these events are helpful, and that you find yourself prepared for a fresh new season regardless of if it will be in a classroom or at an office desk! I hope your year is filled with growth, achievement, and exciting learning opportunities!