Here's Where To Get Free Supplies In Orange County Before The School Year Starts

ORANGE COUNTY, CA — Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts; those are just some of the many items organizations are giving away to help families get ready for the start of the school year. Below is a list of free events in or around Orange County that will be participating in these giveaways.

• Back To School Bash: Backpack Bonanza & More — Free backpacks and school supplies will be given out at this event. There will also be coloring stations, face painting and balloon twisting. Attendees can also enter for a chance to win $500 for a shopping spree at stores such as H&M, Children's Place, Zumiez and Shoe Palace. No RSVP is required for this event. It'll take place on Aug. 2 from noon to 3 p.m. at the MainPlace in Santa Ana (2800 N. Main St.)
• The Knowledge Mobile’s Back-to-School Bookmobile Bash— Enjoy free activities such as Book Bingo, a Library Scavenger Hunt and a craft corner at the Bookmobile Bash. This event will take place Aug. 2 from noon to 2 p.m. at the OCEA parking lot (830 N. Ross St. in Santa Ana).
• Breath of Life: Backpack Into A Future With Clean Air — This community resource fair will be giving out free backpacks and school supplies. There will also be activities for kids, health resources and more. The fair will take place Aug. 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cypress Neighborhood Center located at 8380 Cypress Ave. Get tickets here.