> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://bklyner.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Where To Pick Up Or Donate Free School Supplies In Brooklyn - URL: https://bklyner.com/where-to-pick-up-or-donate-free-school-supplies-in-brooklyn/ - Published: 2018-08-13T18:04:59.000Z - Updated: 2018-08-13T18:19:22.000Z - Author: Pamela Wong - Tags: Announcements, Central Brooklyn, community, Eastern Brooklyn, Education, Events, Kids & Family, Nonsponsored, North Western Brooklyn, northern brooklyn, Assembly Member Diana Richardson, back-to-school, City Council Member Jumaane Williams, East 37th Street Kid's Fair, Empire Boulevard, Gwinin Gives Back-To-School Event, habana outpost, herbert von king park, Jewish Community Center Marine Park, Midwood Library, #wp New York City Public School’s are back in session [Wednesday, September 5](https://www.schools.nyc.gov/Calendar/?mpp=12&pg=2&ref=bklyner.com)! With the first day of school just around the corner, check out the list below of places in Brooklyn where you can pick up free school supplies for the students in your household. [**NYC ACS Annual Keshia J. Baxter Back-2-School Community & Resource Fair**](https://www.facebook.com/NYCChildren/photos/a.172056656179444.59525.117483331636777/2002269069824851/?type=3&theater) **When:** Thursday, August 16, 11am to 4pm **Where:** NYC Administration for Children’s Services, 1274 Bedford Avenue (on Brevoort Avenue), Bed-Stuy **What:** Free school supplies, health screenings, music, face painting, and activities. ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-13-at-1.12.44-PM.png) Via [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/jswiftsports/photos/a.826185320798379.1073741855.570402676376646/1824860647597503/?type=3&theater) [**Gwinin Gives 2nd Annual Back-To-School Event**](http://www.gwiningives.org/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, August 19, 1pm to 6pm **Where:** Herbert Von King Park, 670 Lafayette Avenue (between Marcy & Tompkins Avenues), Bed-Stuy **What:** Free school supplies, music, games, and more! **Contact:** info@gwiningives.org [**Midwood Library Back-To-School Celebration**](https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/carnival-funfair-midwood-library-20180823?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Thursday, August 23, 1pm to 6pm **Where:** 975 East 16th Street (at Avenue J), Midwood **What:** Midwood Library’s annual back-to-school celebration includes food, books for sale, raffles, arts & crafts, games, and more! **Contact:** 718.252.0967 ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-13-at-12.06.52-PM.png) [**I Will Graduate Back-To-School Yard Party**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/i-will-graduate-back-to-school-giveaway-tickets-48420374644?aff=erelexpmlt&ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Friday, August 24, 3pm to 8pm **Where:** P.S. 28, The Warren Prep Academy, 1001 Herkimer Street (at Howard Avenue), Bed-Stuy **What:** Free school supplies, music, games, and entertainment in the school yard. **Contact:** 718.385.3133 ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-13-at-12.15.28-PM.png) [**Senator Kevin Parker’s 11th Annual Back-To-School Celebration**](http://www.cb14brooklyn.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Parker-2018-Harvest-Fest-Flyer-1.pdf?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Saturday, August 25, 12pm to 5pm **Where:** Paerdegat Park (East 40th St between Farragut Road & Foster Avenue), East Flatbush **What:** Free back-to-school supplies, food, and activities. **Contact:** 718.629.6401 [**43rd Assembly District Family Day Event**](https://www.facebook.com/votedianarichardson/photos/a.649976405083294.1073741828.649783451769256/1845344835546439/?type=3&theater) **When:** Saturday, August 25, 12pm **Where:** 330 Empire Boulevard (between Rogers & Nostrand Avenue), Prospect-Lefferts Gardens **What:** School supplies, games, food and more. **Contact:** 718.771.3105 ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/KF-Flyer-2018-800x800.png) [**East 37th Street Kids Fair and Community Day**](https://www.gofundme.com/annual-east-37th-street-fair?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, August 26, 12pm to 5pm **Where:** East 37th Street (between Church Avenue & Linden Boulevard), Prospect-Lefferts Gardens **What:** Free school supplies for the first 200 children to register at the event, plus food, health screenings, games, and performances. **Contact:** 347.622.9267 ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-13-at-1.02.17-PM.png) [**Jewish Community Center Of Marine Park Back-To-School Street Fair & Concert**](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jcc-back-to-school-street-fair-concert-back-pack-giveaway-2018-tickets-48253961899?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Sunday, August 26, 2pm to 6pm **Where:** Avenue N (between East 29th Street & Nostrand Avenue), Midwood **What:** Free backpacks and free school supplies (while supplies last). Register for a free backpack [here](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jcc-back-to-school-street-fair-concert-back-pack-giveaway-2018-tickets-48253961899?ref=bklyner.com#tickets) (hours: 3pm to 3:30pm and 5pm to 5:30pm). There will also be cotton candy, popcorn, snow cones, and entertainment. **Contact:** 718.407.1832 ![](/content/images/bklyner/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Screen-Shot-2018-08-13-at-12.43.05-PM.png) Via [Cafe Habana](https://cafehabana.getbento.com/event/back-to-school-bash/?ref=bklyner.com) [**Habana Outpost’s 11th Annual Back-To-School Bash**](https://cafehabana.getbento.com/event/back-to-school-bash/?ref=bklyner.com) **When:** Monday, September 3, 11am to 2pm **Where:** Habana Outpost, 757 Fulton Street (at S. Portland Avenue), Fort Greene **What:** School supply giveaways, a raffle, face painting, glitter tattoos, dancing, and more! **Contact:** 718.858.9500 Interested in donating school supplies to NYC students in need? You can do so at [**Coalition for the Homeless**](http://www.coalitionforthehomeless.org/event/2018-project-back-to-school/?ref=bklyner.com) and **[Operation Backpack](https://www.voa-gny.org/operation-backpack?ref=bklyner.com).** [**Materials For The Arts**](http://www.materialsforthearts.org/?ref=bklyner.com) accepts donations of art supplies and [**Council Member Jumaane Williams**](https://council.nyc.gov/district-45/?ref=bklyner.com)’ office is collecting notebooks, pencils, markers, paper, glue, crayons, and hand sanitizer. Call 718.629.2900 for more info or drop off supplies at 4517 Avenue D (between E 45th & E 46th Streets), East Flatbush.