Families looking for free school supplies in San Antonio have several events to choose from in the coming weeks.
Churches, schools, and nonprofits are hosting fairs, and some school districts also provide supplies to their students.
Many of the fairs also offer other resources like vaccines, health screenings, haircuts and even free shoes. Some fairs require children to be present to get school supplies.
Click the links below to learn more about the events.
Thursday, Aug. 8
Spurs Sports & Entertainment is hosting its Back to School Bash at the Frost Bank Center from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Students from K - 12 will receive free school supplies.
Parents and teachers are also invited to attend.
Other services at the event include:
- Vaccines
- Vision checks
- Dental screenings
- Haircut by appointment through the registration link
- Information booths for school enrollment, extracurricular activities and mental health support
Saturday, Aug. 10
There’s one fair at Miller’s Pond, one at Rosedale Park, and the San Antonio City Council District 1 office is hosting another at Edison High School.
701 Santa Monica St., San Antonio, TX 78212
10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Miller’s Pond Community Center
6175 Pearsall Rd, San Antonio, TX 78242
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Rosedale Park/Last Chance Ministries
303 Dartmouth St, San Antonio, TX 78237
12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Throughout the school year
San Antonio Public Library offers free educational resources for children, teens, and adults.
Libraries throughout San Antonio offer the following:
- Over two million items available for check out
- Online tutoring
- Free Indoor and outdoor public Wi-Fi
- Low-cost printing services
Visitors need a free library card to access the services.
Bexar County residents can sign up online for a temporary digital account or register for a library card at any SAPL location.
Visit SAPL's online guide for more information on back-to-school resources.
