Back to School Bash offers free school supplies for students, grades K-12, that are in need (while supplies last).

For the 2025-26 school year, the Back to School Bash will be held at the John R. Grubb YMCA, located at 1611 11th Street, on Aug 17th, from 2 pm-5 pm. The Bash also provides entertainment such as a sports jamboree, local entertainment, barber and beauty shops and a community resource fair.

School backpack and supply giveaway.

2025 Registration:
Call for application dates. Appliation period usually begins in July.

Backpacks will be distributed in early August.

Offers back-to-school goods, including a backpack, school supplies, and a set of clothing for school aged children.

Offers school supplies for the children of Adams County entering grades K-12. Registration is in July, with distribution just before school starts.

Provides free school supplies and book bags in the fall for income eligible students Pre-K through high school in Brown, Pike and Schuyler counties. In some cases fees for extra curricular activities may be covered for income eligible junior and senior high school students.

Contact your local Two Rivers Regional Council office to schedule an appointment for school supplies in July.

School Supplies are donated and given to needy students at the beginning of each school year through the Back to School Fair. Pre-registration is required, call or visit the United Way of Mahaska County to register.

Free school supplies and backpacks are available to children in need via the Ramblin' Rose bus, and at the regular Effingham location. The bus travels to towns in the seven-county area to provide the supplies.

School clothing is also available from the bus, or families may choose to receive a voucher and shop for their clothing at Second Hand Rose Resale Shoppe in the Effingham Catholic Charities location.

Offers free school supplies for Jones County families. Families may call the Jones County Family Resource Center to register for the free school supplies.