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Back to School Supplies

Giveaways in the community

August 23, 2023

As summer draws to a close and the excitement of a new school year begins, we are thrilled to announce our annual Back to School Supply Giveaway event. Our mission is to ensure that every student has the necessary tools to succeed in their education, regardless of their financial circumstances. This year's event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with a variety of school supplies and a day filled with fun activities for children and their families.


Event Details:

Date: August 24, 2023

Time: 12 pm 

Location: E 124th St between 2nd and 3rd Ave (Det Omar Edwards Park)

Admission: Free and book bags are given out on a first-come, first-serve, and children must be present while supplies last


Date: August 26, 2023

Time: 12 pm - 4 pm

Location: P.S. 7 East 119th St and Lexington Ave

Free simple hairstyles for all children in elementary, middle and high school students.

Admission: Free and book bags are given out on a first-come, first-serve, and children must be present while supplies last


Date: August 26, 2023

Time: 12 pm 

Location: 100th Street between Lexington and Park Ave

Admission: Free All children in attendance with parent or guardian will receive a backpack with school supplies while supplies last


Date: August 26, 2023

Time: 5 pm - 7 pm

Location: Target East Harlem Community Garden: 417 E 117th St

Admission: NYSoM will be distributing sets of School Supplies (There will be limited sets of school supplies , Supplies will be First Come, First Serve -No reservations)


Date: August 27, 2023

Time: 12 pm - 7 pm

Location: White Playground, 170 East 106th St

Admission: FREE


Date: August 27, 2023

Time: 12:30 pm

Location: Corner of Rao's East 114th St and Pleasant Ave

Admission: FREE


Date: August 29, 2023

Time: 11 am - 3 pm

Location: 71 East 111th St (between Park & Madison)

Admission: FREE; children must be present to receive a backpack. (While supplies last.)


Date: September 2, 2023

Time: 2 pm - 4 pm

Location: 101st & Lexington Ave

Plus storytime, craft time and street games

Admission: FREE


Date: September 4, 2023

Time: 1 pm

Location: E 117th St and E 118th St & Pleasant Ave

Admission: FREE