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Free & Low-Cost Back-to-School Resources (CAP4Kids.org/Columbus/School)

Check back often! This page is being updated in real time as more events and resources become available. Click the menu or scroll down for free school supplies, school physicals and vaccinations, clothing, discounts, and more!

Back to School Events & School Supplies

Kingdom Image Arts | Back to School Festival
Saturday, August 29 | 12-3PM
2501 Mock Road, Columbus, OH 43219
(614) 934-5012
Enjoy free food, entertainment, and family fun beginning at noon. Resources and school supplies will be given away beginning at 3PM while supplies lsat.
kiarts.live/event-details/back-to-school-festival

FACCESS Fall Family Gathering: Back to School Re-Up
Wednesday, September 2 | 5:30PM
2515 Lockbourne Road, Columbus, OH 43207
(614) 319-6070
Enjoy family-friendly games, activities, and a free meal. FACCES Marketplace will provide school supplies and local organizations will be available to provide resources. Families must be registered with FACCES to participate.
eventbrite.com/e/facces-fall-family-gathering-back-to-school-re-up-tickets-1992442971563

๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ Family-Friendly Community Events

Clothing & Essential Resources

Charity Newsies Clothe-A-Child Program
Applications are currently closed. Check back early next summer for the 2027-2028 school year.
(614) 263-4300
Eligibility Requirements: charitynewsies.org/eligibility-requirements
Apply: charitynewsies.org/clothe-a-child-program

๐Ÿ‘š Free Stores for Homegoods, Clothing & School Supplies!
๐Ÿด Food Resources

School Physicals, Immunizations & Low-Cost Healthcare

Columbus Public Health Summer Back to School Vaccine Clinics
Provides vaccines for Columbus and Worthington residents. Please bring vaccine record, ID, and insurance card if insured.
240 Parsons Avenue, Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 645-6881
columbus.gov/Services/Public-Health/Health-Clinics-and-Services/Immunizations

Franklin County Public Health (FCPH) Vaccination Clinics
Offers vaccines throughout the county regardless of ability to pay. Clinics are offered at the FCPH office in downtown Columbus, Clinton Township fire Department, Dublin Community Recreation Center, and Groveport Recreation Center. Call or visit the website to schedule an appointment at your preferred location.
(614) 525-3719
myfcph.org/vaccines

  • Franklin County Public Health: 280 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
    Open Monday-Thursday
  • Clinton Township Fire Department: 3820 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43224
    Open 2nd Tuesday of every month
  • Dublin Community Recreation Center: 5600 Post Road, Dublin, OH 43017
    Open 1st Tuesday of every month
  • Groveport Recreation Center: 7370 Groveport Road, Groveport, OH 43125
    Open 3rd Tuesday of every month

Ohio Guidestone Lorain Health Center
Currently offering free physicals for Loraine County residents at the Lorain Health Center. Services are currently offered Monday-Thursday 8:30AM-5PM. Call to schedule an appointment.
2173 North Ridge Road, Suite E, Lorain, OH 44055
(440) 260-6100
ohioguidestone.org/services/primary-care-services

โค๏ธโ€๐Ÿฉน Mobile Health Units Around Columbus
๐Ÿฉบ Low-Cost Healthcare Lists
๐Ÿ’‰Franklin County Vaccine Clinics
โš ๏ธ Ohio K-12 Vaccine Requirements
โš•๏ธ Breathing Association Mobile Medical Unit Schedule
๐Ÿฆ‹ Summer & Back-to-School Health Guide from Nationwide Children’s

Discounts

Columbus School Supply Sales
Check out this list from Columbus on the Cheap for a full list of school supply discounts. Retailers include Kroger, Meijer, Walmart, Office Depot, Walgreens, and Target.
columbusonthecheap.com/back-to-school-best-school-supplies-sales-this-week

JC Penney Student Haircuts
JCP Salons are offering $12 haircuts, or 30% off hair styling of $30 or more for students grades K-college. Teachers get an extra 10% off with a valid teacher ID. The offer is good now – September 19 at participating salons. Call your local salon to schedule and ask if they are participating.
columbusonthecheap.com/10-haircuts-kids-jcpenney-salons

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More opportunities coming in 2027!

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Early Learning

โœ๏ธ Getting Ready for Kindergarten
๐Ÿ“š Ohio Imagination Library

** All CAP4Kids material is for general information purposes. While we carefully review all of the information on our website, we cannot endorse any particular organization. We are updating this list in real time; however, availability may change quickly. Please contact agencies directly to verify details and access services. **