Lerner & Rowe helps kick off the 2025 – 2026 school year by giving away 6,700 backpacks stuffed with school supplies in seven cities across the United States: Albuquerque, Las Vegas, Bullhead City, Yuma, Phoenix, Tucson, and Chicago.
Make sure that you arrive on time to pick up your backpack before they are gone. Backpacks will only be provided to school-aged children that attend one of the giveaways in person.
Here’s where to find all the fun in a location near you:
Our team looks forward to sharing these events with our community neighbors!
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July 18, 2025 — Albuquerque, NM | New Mexico Expo (300 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Albuquerque Back to School Event Highlights
1,000 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Albuquerque Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (505) 544-4444.
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July 20, 2025 — Las Vegas, NV | Mojave High School (5302 N Goldfield St, North Las Vegas, NV 89031) | 11:00 a.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Las Vegas Back to School Event Highlights
750 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Las Vegas Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (702) 877-1500.
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July 22, 2025 — Bullhead City, AZ | Mohave High School (2251 AZ-95, Bullhead City, AZ 86442) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Bullhead City School District #15 Back to School Event Highlights
750 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Bullhead City Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (928) 222-2222.
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July 23, 2025 — Yuma, AZ | Yuma County Fairgrounds (2520 E 32nd St, Yuma, AZ 85365) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Yuma Back to School Event Highlights
1,000 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Yuma Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (928) 222-2222.
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July 28, 2025 — Phoenix, AZ | Grand Canyon University (2600 W. Camelback Rd., Building 66, Phoenix, AZ 85017) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Phoenix Back to School Event Highlights
1,200 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. There will also be balloons, face painting, free giveaways, and more. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Phoenix Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (602) 977-1900.
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July 30, 2025 — Tucson, AZ | Tucson Convention Center (260 S Church Ave, Tucson, AZ 85701) | 4:00 p.m. until supplies last*
| Please wait in your vehicle until the event starts and be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
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Tucson Back to School Event Highlights
1,000 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor event. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
For more information about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Tucson Backpack Giveaway, please contact Cindy Ernst or Christa Luirette with Lerner and Rowe at (520) 977-1900.
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August 3, 2025 — Chicago, IL | Sherman Park (1301 W 52nd Street, Chicago, IL 60609) | 10:00 a.m. until supplies last*
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Chicago Back to School Event Highlights
1,000 FREE backpacks stuffed with school supplies will be given away at this indoor/outdoor event. There will be snacks and activities inside. The backpacks will be given away outdoors. Students must be present to receive a backpack. Quantities are limited and will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last.
Please be mindful of others when entering and exiting the parking lot.
Anyone interested in learning more about Lerner and Rowe’s FREE Chicago Backpack Giveaway should contact Arianna Baiz by email at [email protected], or by phone at (708) 222-2222, ext. 6325.