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

Back to School Events & School Supplies

Check Back Soon! We will add more resources and events as they become available (typically in July & August).

KidsLinked Westerville Back to School Bash
Thursday, July 16 | 5-8PM
Families can attend this event for carnival fun activities and information on back-to-school resources. Free back to school supplies will be given to the first 200 attendees, limit 2 per family. Admission is free but activities may have additional fees. Tickets are $0-15, with packages for early entry and activities.
Westerville North High School: 950 County Line Road, Westerville, OH 43081
kidslinked.com/Home/CalendarEvent/11343

Read with Me Workshop
Thursday, July 23 | 5-7PM
An interactive workshop for families with children ages 18 months to 8 years to learn ways to support reading and language development at home. Families will receive free books, school supplies, and dinner.
CML Linden Branch: 2223 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
(614) 623-6635
cap4kids.org/columbus/files/2026/06/W2495600-HNHF_PLPP_Read-With-Me_event-flyer_2026_Updated_FINAL.pdf

Providence Glen Back to School Bash
Monday, August 10 | 10AM-12PM
This event is intended to support Providence Glen families. They will be providing school-aged children with essential school supplies as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
Providence Glen Apartments Community Room: 2421 Adonai Boulevard, Columbus, OH 43219
(380) 400-3739
providenceglencommunities.com

A Step in the Right Direction Back to School Bash
Sunday, August 23 | 12-3PM
Westgate Park: 455 South Westgate Avenue, Columbus, OH 43204
Details TBA
intherightdirection.org/event-details/7th-annual-back-to-school-bash

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly Community Events

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Clothing & Essential Resources

Charity Newsies Clothe-A-Child Program
Applications Open Now!
Provides free school clothing for children enrolled in K-12. Families must reside in or attend a school in Franklin County and meeting income guidelines. Parents or legal guardians may apply online. There is a limit of one application per family per school year, so be sure to include all children in the application. Visit the website for additional details.
4300 Indianola Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43214
(614) 263-4300
Eligibility Requirements: charitynewsies.org/eligibility-requirements
Apply: charitynewsies.org/clothe-a-child-program

👚 Homegoods, Clothing & School Supplies
🍴 Food

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School Physicals, Immunizations & Low-Cost Healthcare

❤️‍🩹 Mobile Health Units Around Columbus
🩺 Low-Cost Healthcare Lists
💉Franklin County Vaccine Clinics
⚠️ Ohio K-12 Vaccine Requirements
⚕️ Breathing Association Mobile Medical Unit Schedule

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Discounts

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Child Care & After School Programs

🎒 Low-Cost After School Programs
🍼 Searching for Child Care

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Early Learning

✏️ Getting Ready for Kindergarten

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Donate School Supplies

Volunteers of America | Operation Backpack
This program distributes backpacks and school supplies to local families each school year. Shop their supply list and deliver items to one of the drop locations on the website. Columbus drop locations include Columbus Metropolitan Libraries and Volunteers of America Thrift Stores. They also accept monetary donations online. Visit the website for details.
voaohin.org/operation-backpack

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