Here's Where To Get Free Supplies In Or Near San Diego Before The School Year Starts

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA — 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 San Diego that will be participating in these giveaways.

• Pack The Plaza — This event will give out free backpacks filled with school supplies to local students from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Legacy International Center (875 Hotel Circle S., San Diego). Donations that will go toward helping San Diego students in need are also accepted. The event will have music, food and family activities. Get tickets here.
• Motive Mark Community Appreciation Event — Free backpacks, school supplies and haircuts will be provided at this community event on Saturday, Aug 2. It'll take place from noon to 4 p.m. at 3137 Beyer Blvd. in San Diego, and the giveaway will be on a first-come come first-served basis. For more information, click here.
• 9th Annual Backpack Giveaway — Free backpacks will be given out by the Veteran Homeowners Club. The event will take place Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 805 College Blvd. in Oceanside (Suite 103).