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School supply drives and giveaways fill the calendar; multiple locations collecting goods
By Dayna Harpster
July 22, 2026 at 2:59 PM EDT
School supply drives and giveaways are taking place throughout Southwest Florida through Sunday, July 26.
Backpacks, notebooks, pencils and other school essentials will "Stuff the Bus" at two local Walmart Supercenter locations from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 25.
Shoppers are encouraged to purchase or drop off new school supplies at attended Salvation Army collection bins at the Walmart at Fort Myers Beach, 17105 San Carlos Blvd., and Walmart in Estero, 19975 S. Tamiami Trail.
The goal of the program is to help 100 students start the school year strong.
Also on Saturday is the Heights Foundation annual school supply giveaway. It will equip 500 Harlem Heights students with backpacks and supplies. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon and benefits children whose families face significant financial challenges. The center is at 15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers.
On Sunday, the annual Big Backpack Event, sponsored by the Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fort Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway. The first 2,000 kids 5 to 12 years old (who must be in the car with parents or caregivers) will receive backpacks with school supplies. This is a curbside event; live music and entertainment will be featured along the car line. For more information, call 239-333-5747.
FK Your diet is now collecting school supplies and monetary donations for foster children and children in need in Southwest Florida. Interested in helping? You can drop off supplies or money at the restaurant at 19630 S. Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers or go to an Amazon wish list. For more information, go to fkyourdiet.com.
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Backpacks, notebooks, pencils and other school essentials will "Stuff the Bus" at two local Walmart Supercenter locations from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 25.
Shoppers are encouraged to purchase or drop off new school supplies at attended Salvation Army collection bins at the Walmart at Fort Myers Beach, 17105 San Carlos Blvd., and Walmart in Estero, 19975 S. Tamiami Trail.
The goal of the program is to help 100 students start the school year strong.
Also on Saturday is the Heights Foundation annual school supply giveaway. It will equip 500 Harlem Heights students with backpacks and supplies. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon and benefits children whose families face significant financial challenges. The center is at 15570 Hagie Drive, Fort Myers.
On Sunday, the annual Big Backpack Event, sponsored by the Multicultural Centre of Southwest Florida, takes place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fort Myers Skatium, 2250 Broadway. The first 2,000 kids 5 to 12 years old (who must be in the car with parents or caregivers) will receive backpacks with school supplies. This is a curbside event; live music and entertainment will be featured along the car line. For more information, call 239-333-5747.
FK Your diet is now collecting school supplies and monetary donations for foster children and children in need in Southwest Florida. Interested in helping? You can drop off supplies or money at the restaurant at 19630 S. Tamiami Trail in Fort Myers or go to an Amazon wish list. For more information, go to fkyourdiet.com.
WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida. We are a nonprofit public service, and your support is more critical than ever. Keep public media strong and donate now. Thank you.