Milwaukee Organizations Offer Free Backpacks and School Supplies in August

Wellpoint Care Network/ UMOS Backpack Distribution: Thursday, Aug. 13
Head to UMOS Inc., 2701 S. Chase Ave. on Thursday, Aug. 13 to receive a backpack filled with school supplies from 2 to 5 p.m. Backpacks are distributed first-come, first-served while supplies last.
A Day of Joy & Hope Community Celebration & Bookbag Giveaway: Thursday, Aug. 13
Our Daily Bread Community Outreach Center and Obama School of Career and Technical Education are hosting a free backpack giveaway at the school’s parking lot, 5075 N. Sherman Blvd., on Thursday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children must be present.
Wellpoint Care Network/ ROSS Innovative Employment Solutions Backpack Distribution: Friday, Aug. 14
Wellpoint Care Network is hosting another backpack giveaway at ROSS Innovative Employment Solutions, 7800 W. Brown Deer Road, on Friday, Aug. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Backpacks with supplies are distributed first-come, first-served.
Back to School Fun Day: Saturday, Aug. 15
The group, Positive Women, is hosting its 16th annual celebration with a day of family, education and togetherness on Saturday, Aug. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Picnic Areas 9 and 10 on North 40th Street at Washington Park. In addition to school supplies, organizers will have resources to help parents and students prepare for the next school year.
Third Annual Back to School Jam: Saturday, Aug. 15
Receive family support, resources and free backpacks filled with school supplies at Rocketship Southside Community Prep, 3003 W. Cleveland Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m.
CH Mason Health Clinic Back 2 School Fest: Saturday, Aug. 15
CH Mason Health Clinic is giving out free backpacks and school supplies at the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts, 3200 W. Hampton Ave., on Saturday, Aug. 15 at 11 a.m.
Each week in August, organizations in Milwaukee are giving out free backpacks and school supplies. These efforts reflect a commitment to supporting families and ensuring children have the tools they need to succeed, aligning with the biblical call to care for the vulnerable and show mercy to those in need, as seen in Matthew 25:35.

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