Monday, August 1, 2011

Free School Supplies Giveaways - Akron Area Fall 2011

Cornerstone Church Gigantic Back to School Giveaway
Saturday, August 13th
9:00 AM until 3:00 PM or until supplies run out
More than 20 social services agencies will be here with free information and help.
Haircuts, health checks, lunch, inflatable attractions, and a huge supply of used clothing - all free!
Children must be present to receive school supplies.
Cornerstone Church
578 Killian Road
Akron, Ohio 44319-2552
330-644-3937

Wedgewood United Methodist Church
Back to School Supply Give-Away and Akron Public School Uniform Swap  
Saturday, August 13th, 2011
10:00 to 11:30am Rainor Shine
Free event for the community -- get basic school supplies and swap Akron Public School uniform clothes or pay $.75 a piece.   Enter to win a backpack and $10 Staples gift card!
Wedgewood United Methodist Church
2350 Wedgewood Drive
Akron, OH 44312-2284
330-733-8707

Summit for Kids Family Expo
Saturday, August 20th, 2011
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
By bringing your child, you'll be giving him or her an entertaining and educational experience and helping to promote healthy development.  Plans for the day include fun activities, free back-to-school items and other giveaways, special guests and much more. Admission is free.
John S. Knight Center
77 East Mill Street
Akron, Ohio  44308 (Bus:  Mill and Broadway)
330-643-2949

3rd Annual "I Know I Can" Back to School Drive
Saturday August 27th, 2011
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Freebackpacks and school supplies while they last, and free haircuts
Deon's Grooming Lounge
255 E. Tallamadge Ave
Akron Ohio 
330-701-8327

Copley Outreach Center
School Supplies Giveaway
Tuesday August 16th, 2011
10:00am to 2:00pm
Free school supplies for qualifying students in Copley-Fairlawn District.
Copley Outreach Center
1502 South Cleveland Massillon Road
Copley, OH 44321-1908
330-665-3335

Emergency Assistance Center (Northern Summit County)Provides free school supplies for qualifying students in Aurora, Boston Heights, Cuyahoga Falls, Hudson, Macedonia, Northfield, Northfield Center, Peninsula, Reminderville, Sagamore Hills, Stow and Twinsburg.
Call for appointment/application.
The Emergency Assistance Center
10333 Northfield Road, Unit 74D
Northfield, OH 44067
330-467-7945

St. Mary Church
Provides school supplies to qualifying families in the Hudson City School District.
340 North Main St.
Hudson Ohio 44236
330-653-8118