Free school supplies Springfield MA and Hampden County.
Find free school supplies in Springfield, Hampden County and the area. Charities, companies and non-profits such as the United Way give out clothes, school stuff, backpacks of supplies and more to students from low-income families. Get free school supplies near you in Hampden County MA.
Also find free clothing closets in Hampden County that help low-income families. There are supplies for boys, girls, and even preschoolers. Low-income families, single moms or dads, and migrants can get free backpacks with school items in them, such as pens, pencils, highlighters, folders, calculators, and even hygiene kits. Or get pro-tractors, notebooks, markers, lunch boxes and other stuff. There are also places that have free electronics for students in Springfield MA, including Chromebooks, tablets and more.
Students from pre-school to college age can get free back to school supplies and attend giveaway events. As there are several agencies that help low-income families and people with no money, including the United Way of Springfield Massachusetts, Salvation Army, Rescue Mission and others. Get details below.
Free school supply giveaway events in Springfield MA and Hampden County
Stuff the Bus from United Way
Location is 1441 Main St Suite 147, Springfield, MA 01103. Call (413) 737-2691
This is often the leading non-profit that provides free back to school supplies on a first come-served basis. Students from Hampden County, Granby, Chicopee, and South Hadley districts can get free stuff. There will be free backpacks, pens, notebooks, highlighters, books, papers, crayons and more. There are other programs such as Thrive For Youth and meals too.
The Springfield Family Support Programs Gandara Center
Address: 18 Gaucher St, Springfield, MA 01109. Call (413) 733-7699
They operate a Family Resource Center and try to help kids, teens, and parents get the support they need. This includes free school supplies, counseling, physicals for school, therapy and more. All assistance, whether educational, gift cards, or development, are focused around kids and their families.
Springfield Rescue Mission
Address: 10 Mill St, Springfield, MA 01108. Phone: (413) 732-0808
A major focus is on helping the homeless in Hampden County get help, including free school supplies for those with kids. But they try to give free clothes, school uniforms, some supplies to other students from immigrant homes or parents that have no money. Free haircuts, dental exams for kids and more is offered too.
Salvation Army of Hampden County
The faith based charity works to help low-income families with seasonal needs. This includes free back to school supply events and giveaways in the community. There will be backpacks full of supplies for students from kindergarten to high school. Get notebooks, pens, pencils, pencil sharpeners and more. Some low-income families in Springfield will also be given free gift cards for items. More on Salvation Army assistance in Springfield MA.
Springfield Public Schools as well as South Holyoke Safe Neighborhood Initiative (Hampden County Sheriff's Department) also provide free annual school supply events to students in the public schools. There is food, groceries, hygiene kits, backpacks full of items and more for kids of all ages. Call 211 for the details and applications.
Springfield Partners for Community Action
The non-profit is at 721 State Street, Springfield MA 01109. Dial (413) 263-6500
Free educational support, job programs and more, including for students that are older (adults) or kids. There are scholarship programs, Early Learning Centers, books, tablets or computers and more.
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