As summer winds down and families begin preparing for a new school year, many parents are making lists of everything their children need to succeed in the classroom. Backpacks, notebooks, pencils, and other essentials may seem like simple items, but for many families, these supplies represent a significant financial burden.
Access to school supplies is about much more than having the right tools for class. It’s about ensuring every child starts the school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Something as simple as having a backpack stocked with notebooks and pencils can help them feel a sense of belonging and readiness from day one. For families facing economic challenges, however, purchasing school supplies can compete with other essential household expenses. When children arrive at school without the materials they need, it can create unnecessary barriers to learning and impact their confidence.
This is why CCRC’s annual school supply giveaways are such an important part of our work and our mission.
Join us for CCRC’s 2026 School Supply Giveaways
CCRC will host in-person School Supply Giveaway events on Sábado, Julio 11, 2026, from 10:00 am to 12:00pm at four locations across our serves area:
Valle del Antílope
CCRC’s Palmdale Office
250 Grand Cypress Avenue
Palmdale, CA 93551
San Bernardino
CCRC’s San Bernardino Office
1111 E. Mill St., Suite 100
San Bernardino, CA 92408
San Fernando Valley
CCRC’s San Fernando Valley Office
20001 Prairie Street
Chatsworth, CA 91311
Victorville
CCRC’s Victorville Office
15456 W. Sage Street
Victorville, CA 92393
All families must register here to attend and are encouraged to arrive early, as supplies are available while quantities last.
Supporting Our Mission, One Backpack at a Time
While CCRC is best known for connecting families with child care resources and support services, our commitment extends to helping children thrive wherever there are opportunities to learn and grow. Providing school supplies aligns directly with our mission by:
- Supporting children’s educational success and school readiness
- Reducing financial stress for families
- Strengthening communities through collective action and generosity
- Ensuring children have equitable access to the tools they need to learn
Thank You to Our Community Partners
Special thanks to Assemblymember Pilar Schiavo and Supervisor Lindsey P. Horvath who will be joining us at our School Supply Giveaway in Chatsworth for the third consecutive year! School supply giveaways are made possible through the generosity of community members, businesses, organizations, and individuals that believe every child deserves the opportunity to succeed. Together, we can remove barriers, strengthen families, and create brighter futures for the children and families in our communities! We are extremely grateful for each and every one of you who are supporting this year’s giveaway events by donating and helping collect school supplies:
VS Salon & Suite/Shears by Friends
You Are Enough Foundation Suicide Prevention Center
If you are interested in becoming a collection partner and hosting a school supply bin, or would like to learn more about our upcoming school supply giveaway events, please contact Jessica Salazar at [email protected].