Where to Find School Supplies in the Community – Summer 2026

Schoolhouse Supplies relies on classroom teachers, schools, and school districts to distribute school supplies. We do not provide school supplies directly to families or case managers at social service agencies. If you need school supplies, here is information about how supplies are distributed by Schoolhouse Supplies and other community programs. (Note, these are only the programs we know about, please let us know about other resources we can share.)

Schoolhouse Supplies Tools for Schools program

Supply Kits distributed through the Tools for Schools program will differ based on grade level, but in general, will include colored pencils, erasers, folders, glue sticks, a ruler, pencils, spirals, and more.  

Portland Public Schools: All students at the following schools will receive a school supply kit: Boise-Eliot Elementary, Cesar Chavez Elementary, Clark Elementary, Kelly Elementary, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr School, Lent, Rigler Elementary, Rosa Parks Elementary, Scott Elementary, *Sitton Elementary, Vestal Elementary, Whitman Elementary, Woodlawn Elementary, and Woodmere Elementary. School offices will have supplies and backpacks for students who enroll later.

*Note: Sitton Elementary will make their own arrangements for back to school supply distribution.

Centennial School District: All students at Powell Butte Elementary and Patrick Lynch Elementary will receive a school supply kit and backpack. The school office will have supplies for students who enroll later.

David Douglas School District:  All students at Gilbert Park Elementary School and Early Boyles Elementary School will receive a school supply kit and backpack. The school office will have supplies and backpacks for students who enroll later.

Parkrose School District: All students at Prescott Elementary and Shaver Elementary will receive a school supply kit and backpack. The school office will have supplies and backpacks for students who enroll later.

Reynolds School District: All students at the following schools will receive a school supply kit and backpack: Alder Elementary (from Greater Than), Davis Elementary, Glenfair Elementary, *Hartley Elementary, and Wilkes Elementary. School offices will have supplies and backpacks for students who enroll later. Reynolds Middle School and Woodland Elementary School will have supply kits and backpacks available in the school office.

*Note: Hartley Elementary will make their own arrangements for back to school supply distribution.

Hillsboro School District: All students W.L. Henry, Lincoln Street Elementary (from Greater Than) and W. Verne McKinney Elementary schools will receive a school supply kit. School offices will have supplies and backpacks for students who enroll later.

KGW School Supply Drive with Schoolhouse Supplies

School supplies stay in the community where the supplies were donated. Centennial, David Douglas, Gresham-Barlow, Parkrose, Portland Public, and Reynolds School Districts’ supplies are distributed through the Schoolhouse Supplies Free Store for Teachers. Teachers and school administrators visit the Free Store for supplies and distribute those supplies to students. Click here for more information about the Free Store. All others are distributed through the respective school district. Click here for a list of school districts that received supplies last year. If your school or school district is on one of these lists, please contact them directly to ask about receiving the supplies.

Other Community Resources

Volunteers of America Oregon

Through Operation Backpack, Volunteers of America Oregon will be distributing 350 backpacks full of school supplies to the children and children of families participating in its programs, including Family Relief Nursery, children of parents enrolled in residential and transitional housing programs, children of parents receiving substance use and mental health disorder treatment, and children of survivors of domestic and sexual violence. VOAOR will be collecting monetary and material donations from now until the end of August.

City of Portland Summer 2026 Free Lunch + Play

In partnership with our USDA nutrition partners, including Portland Public Schools, Centennial, David Douglas, and Parkrose School Districts, Free Lunch + Play provides free lunch, drop-in games, crafts, and recreation for youth ages 18 and under.

Portland Backpack

This summer, Portland Backpack is teaming up with Portland Parks & Recreation’s Free Lunch + Play program to provide food sacks for youth and families across Portland. Learn more HERE!

The Cellular Connection (a Verizon Authorized Retailer)

Join TCC for its 14th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway on Sunday, July 26th, 2026 at 1PM. Click the link to find a list of participating locations!

Community Services Network & The Salvation Army

The Smart Start Back to School Fair will take place on Saturday, August 8th 2026 from 11am-3pm (5325 N Williams Pl Portland 97217). This event will have school supply giveaways, food, fun family activities and more! For more information, please contact info@csnpdx.org

Grauer Back-to-School Project

The Grauer Back-to-School Project is happening on Saturday August 8th, 2026. Personal shoppers guide families through the venue to pick out what they need, including a backpack with supplies. For more information email thegrauerproject@gmail.com. 

Y.O.U.TH PDX

Youth Organized and United to Help operates to motivate, inspire and empower youth, family and educators to dismantle the school to prison pipeline and by challenging existing systems and structures and is hosting a Peace & Unity Festival on Saturday, August 15th 2026 with vendors, food trucks, children’s’ activities, and a back to school giveaway! Email info@youthpdx.org for more info.

With Love Oregon

This summer, With Love is collecting essential school supplies for local children in care. In August, they will host a joyful Back-to-School Shopping Event where resource families can enjoy an end-of-summer festivity and “shop” for these items at no cost—ensuring every child heads into the school year ready to learn.

Rose Haven

Every summer, Rose Haven holds a Back to School Drive to supply hundreds of kids with necessary supplies that restore dignity and accessibility.

Boys and Girls Club

Contact your local Boys and Girls Club for more information.

Project Lemonade

The Project Lemonade store is open year-round to serve the needs of foster youth. The store provides a welcoming environment staffed with trained volunteers, where youth can select from a range of new and nearly new clothes, shoes, backpacks, and accessories.

The Clackamas Bookshelf

The Clackamas Bookshelf provides free books to low-income children in Clackamas County, with the understanding that widespread access to books offers positive, long-term benefits to our entire community. Learn more about upcoming events HERE

YMCA Columbia-Willamette

With a focus on safety, health, social-emotional growth, and academic enhancement, YMCA Before and After School Childcare programs serve kindergarten through middle school students. Children at the YMCA explore and develop their interests and talents through a wide range of activities.

Wake Up Beaverton

Wake Up Beaverton! is a 501c3 nonprofit committed to serving disadvantaged and marginalized people in Beaverton, Oregon. Learn more here.