# Event Details

- **Event Name**: School Supplies on the Square
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Every child deserves to start the school year with confidence and the supplies they need to succeed.

Join us for School Supplies on the Square, our annual school supply distribution. This year, we'll provide school supply packets for 700 local children in Pre-K through 5th grade.

?️ Saturday, July 25  |  8 a.m. – Noon
? Frankfort Square during the Columbus Farmers Market

At check-in, families will complete a short form on their smartphone or tablet for each child receiving supplies. Please be prepared to provide an email address and your child's grade, school, and free/reduced lunch eligibility. (Children do not need to be present.)


? Help Make It Possible

For just $40, you can provide one child with a complete school supply packet, including notebooks, pencils, crayons, glue, scissors, folders, and other classroom essentials.

Every gift, no matter the size, brings us closer to equipping all 700 students with the tools they need for a successful school year.

Businesses and organizations are also invited to become event sponsors and invest in the success of local children and families.


? Volunteer

We're looking for volunteers to help make School Supplies on the Square a welcoming experience for every family.

Volunteers should plan to arrive around 7:30 a.m. to assist with setup and may help greet families, distribute school supplies, support event logistics, and ensure everything runs smoothly.

→ bit.ly/centro-volunteer


? Get Involved

Visit our website to donate, become a sponsor, volunteer, or learn more about the event.

→ bit.ly/centro-supplies


? Special Thanks
This event is generously supported by Cargill, Columbus Public Schools Foundation, Union Bank & Trust, Center for Rural Affairs, BD, Columbus Community Hospital, FNBO, Great Plains State Bank, NPPD, Family 1st Dental, Hy-Vee, Gene Steffy, El Patron Restaurant, Cathrine Kwapnioski, and Kevin Mahler.



***

Cada niño merece comenzar el año escolar con confianza y con los útiles escolares que necesita para tener éxito.

Acompáñenos en Útiles Escolares en la Plaza, nuestra distribución anual de útiles escolares. Este año entregaremos paquetes de útiles escolares a 700 niños de nuestra comunidad, desde Pre-Kínder hasta 5.º grado.

?️ Sábado 25 de julio | 8 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
? Frankfort Square, durante el Mercado de Agricultores de Columbus

Al registrarse, las familias deberán completar un breve formulario en su teléfono inteligente o tableta por cada niño que reciba útiles escolares. Por favor, ten a la mano una dirección de correo electrónico y la información sobre el grado y la escuela de tu hijo, y si califica para recibir almuerzo gratis o a precio reducido. (Los niños no necesitan estar presentes.)


? Hazlo Posible

Con solo $40, puedes proporcionar a un niño un paquete completo de útiles escolares que incluye cuadernos, lápices, crayones, pegamento, tijeras, carpetas y otros materiales esenciales para el salón de clases.

Cada donación, sin importar el monto, nos acerca a nuestra meta de equipar a los 700 estudiantes con las herramientas que necesitan para tener un excelente inicio de año escolar.

También invitamos a empresas y organizaciones a convertirse en patrocinadores del evento e invertir en el éxito de los niños y las familias de nuestra comunidad.


? Sé Voluntario(a)

Estamos buscando voluntarios para ayudar a que Útiles Escolares en la Plaza sea una experiencia acogedora para todas las familias.

Los voluntarios deben llegar alrededor de las 7:30 a.m. para ayudar con la preparación del evento. Las actividades pueden incluir dar la bienvenida a las familias, distribuir útiles escolares, apoyar la logística y ayudar a que todo se desarrolle sin contratiempos.


? Participa

Ya sea que desees hacer una donación, convertirte en patrocinador, ser voluntario o conocer más sobre el evento, encontrarás toda la información aquí: centrohispanone.org/schoolsupplies2026


? Agradecimiento Especial

Este evento es posible gracias al generoso apoyo de Cargill, Columbus Public Schools Foundation, Union Bank & Trust, Center for Rural Affairs, BD, Columbus Community Hospital, FNBO, Great Plains State Bank, NPPD, Family 1st Dental, Hy-Vee, Gene Steffy, El Patron Restaurant, Cathrine Kwapnioski, and Kevin Mahler.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/columbus/school-supplies-on-the-square/200030412160013
- **Event Categories**: nonprofit, farmers-markets
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 238

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Columbus
- **state**: NE
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Frankfort Square, 2614 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601
- **lat**: 41.42945
- **long**: -97.36003
- **full address**: Frankfort Square, 2614 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: School Supplies on the Square
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/2eddab9486275b8f8bdc9d28a783be8ba24cff1e24aced9b7c8107cd51aef463-rimg-w1200-h635-dc161a14-gmir?v=1784832801

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is School Supplies on the Square being held?
  - **A:** School Supplies on the Square takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Frankfort Square, 2614 13th Street, Columbus, NE 68601, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing School Supplies on the Square?
  - **A:** School Supplies on the Square is organized by Centro Hispano Comunitario de Nebraska.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** School Supplies on the Square is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Columbus, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 230+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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