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Back to school supplies guide: Giveaways and events

Below is a list of free events offering back to school supplies in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Summit Counties.
Credit: 10 Tampa Bay
School supplies are needed for districts across the Tampa Bay area.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY, Ohio — It may be hard to believe but back to school season is upon us!

As the calendar turns from July to August, we all turn to the typical stores for back to school supplies, but did you know that you may have the opportunity to win FREE supplies?

We have compiled a list below of different events throughout Northeast Ohio where you can get a head start on your supplies purchasing, and maybe win a few free ones too!

CUYAHOGA:

2024 Cuyahoga County Family Fun Day
Tuesday, August 6 | 11 am – 2:30 pm
Public Square – on the Green
For more information, click here.

Esperanza Back to School Celebration
Saturday, August 10
9 AM – 12:00 pm
Max S. Hayes High School
2211 W. 65th St., Cleveland
For more information, click here.

CH-UH Back-to-School Resource & Wellness Fair
Saturday, August 10 | 11 am-1 pm
Delisle Options Center
14780 Superior Road, Cleveland Heights
For Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District
For more information, click here.

Colors+ Back To School With Pride
Sunday, August 11 | 12-3 pm
21430 Lorain Rd Suite 400, Fairview Park
For more information, click here.

NEW DATE AND LOCATION Colors+ Back To School With Pride is now on Sunday August 11th 12-3PM @ Colors+ Youth...

Posted by Colors+ Youth Center on Tuesday, July 30, 2024

School Supply Giveaway!
Tuesday, August 13 | 3-5:30pm
University of Cleveland Preparatory School
1906 E 40th St. 
For more information, click here.

Councilman Richard Starr’s Back to School Resource Fair & Parade
Saturday, August 17| 12- 5pm
Friendly Inn Settlement
2386 Unwin Rd, Cleveland

LAKE:

Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 3 | 9 am – 2 pm
Thomas W. Harvey High School
200 W Walnut Ave, Painesville, OH
For more information call: 440-350-2554
Open to all Lake County children
Registration closes at 4:30 pm August 1, 2024

Styled Profile Barber & Beauty
Sunday, August 18 | 12 – 2 pm
29324 Euclid Ave, Wickliffe 
For more information, call 440-943- 2454

SUMMIT:

Back to School Giveaway
Saturday, August 3 | 10 am – 12 pm
Movement Church
3680 Manchester Rd., Akron, OH
For more information, call (234) 738-2372

Grace Cathedral Back to School Backpack & School Supplies Giveaway
Saturday, August 3 | 12 - 3pm
Grace Cathedral-Akron
1055 Canton Rd., Akron
For more information, click here.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit, Medina and Stark Counties
Back to school event
Friday, August 9 | Noon – 6 pm
House Three Thirty
532 W Market St., Akron
For more information, call (330) 374-6931

School Supply Giveaway
Saturday, August 10 | 1 – 3pm
Becoming A Light Ministries 
1104 Johnston Street, Akron
For more information, visit Becoming A Light Ministries on Facebook

Hair Geek Studios 7th Annual South Main Street Back to School Block Party
Sunday, August 11 | 2-5 pm
South Main Street Block, Akron
(Between Cedar Rd. And Exchange)
For more information, call 234-417-8398

Credit: WKYC
The event is on Sunday, August 11 from 2-5 pm

L.I.N.K.S 2 Back to School Fulton Street Outreach
Saturday, August 17 | 10 am – 2pm
L.I.N.K.S 2 
135 Fulton Street., Akron
For more information, call 330-794-5230

Back to School Giveaway
August 17 | 12 - 3 pm
Wesley Temple AME Zion Church
104 N Prospect St., Akron
For more information, call (234) 571-5742

Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Presented by: The City of Akron Recreation and Parks, Greenleaf Family Center - Mom's and Babies First Program, and Summit Lake Community Center 
Monday, August 26 | 11 am – 2pm
for children ages 5-12 years old
For more information, call (330) 962-3115

Back to School Haircuts & School Supplies
Wednesday, August 28 | 9 am – 5pm
Grades K-12
Beyond Expectations Barber College
2202 Romig Rd., Akron
For more information, call 330-745-8288


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