# Event Details - **Event Name**: Big Back to School Drive! 5,000+ bagpacks! Family Event! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm - **Event Description**: Free family event with 5,000+ backpacks, food pantry, health fair, business expo, and school resources for Houston students and families!About this EventFor 19 years, this Back to School Drive has helped thousands of students in Southwest Houston start the school year prepared, confident, and supported.This year, Houston Millennials is joining the effort to help expand the impact even further. The drive already supports around 5,000 students annually. Together, we are pushing to reach 5,000+ backpacks for local families, making this the largest back to school drive in Houston. ?Families will find more than backpacks here. This is a full community day designed to support both students and parents heading into the school year.Expect a welcoming environment where families can access resources, enjoy the experience, and feel the support of organizations coming together for one shared goal.Everything is completely free for attendees.Bring the kids. Tell a neighbor. Share with a family that could use the support.Organizations are welcome to participate and support the effort.WHAT TO EXPECT? Free backpacks for students? Food pantry support? Health fair services and screenings? Business expo & community organizations? Family resources and school readiness support? Jumpy houses and family friendly activities? Community partners ready to serveEVENT DETAILS? Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026⏰ Event Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM? Welcome Ceremony: 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM? Location: PlazAmericas Mall201 Sharpstown CenterHouston, TX 77036? Cost: FREE? Backpack Goal: 10,000+?‍?‍?‍? Family FriendlyWHY THIS MATTERSBack to school season can be expensive, especially for families with multiple children.Supplies, backpacks, clothing, and basic needs add up quickly.This event helps reduce that pressure by providing essential items and connecting families with organizations that care about their long term success.Students receive backpacks filled with supplies. Families gain access to food resources, health services, and trusted community partners.When organizations come together, the impact grows fast.Houston shows up when it matters.RSVP FAMILY ATTENDEEFree RSVP for families planning to attend the Back to School Drive.RSVP helps organizers prepare enough backpacks, supplies, food resources, and services for the community.All attendees receive access to:Free backpacks for studentsFood pantry resourcesHealth fair servicesBusiness & community expoFamily resourcesJumpy houses for kidsFamily friendly environmentPlease RSVP so we can plan accordingly.VOLUNTEER WITH USVolunteers make this event possible.We are actively recruiting individuals, families, companies, student groups, churches, and organizations to help support preparation and distribution.If you have ever wanted to directly help local students start the school year strong, this is a meaningful way to do it.Volunteer shifts available:? Thursday, July 23, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSetup support, organizing materials, logistics preparation.? Friday, July 24, 2026⏰ 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMBackpack stuffing, supply organization, event preparation.? Saturday, July 25, 2026⏰ 8:30 AM – 2:00 PMEvent day support including greeting families, guiding lines, assisting distribution, and helping ensure a smooth experience for attendees.Volunteering is one of the most direct ways to support students in Southwest Houston.We also encourage volunteers to help share this event with friends, coworkers, and organizations who may want to participate.Prior to these 3 days, Amaanah Services will host a volunteer orientation zoom meeting in June. You will be provided the presentation whether you attend or not, you will also be provided a map of the mall. The last day to sign up for this event will be July 17th, 2026. This event requires you to stand for long periods of time, so please be mindful of that. We welcome all volunteers but don't have many places to sit within the leased storefront. All volunteers are welcome to sit in the mall food court adjacent to leased store to accommodate sitting or necessary breaks.SPONSORS AND DONATIONSORGANIZATION PARTICIPATION / POCOrganizations interested in becoming sponsors, donating backpacks, or supporting the coalition can connect directly through the official event site:backtoschooldrive.orgAll sponsorship participation and coalition coordination is managed through the official organizing team.Houston Millennials is supporting community outreach, volunteer participation, and attendee registration through this event page.If your company or organization would like to support or participate as part of the coalition, please visit:backtoschooldrive.orgOrganizations interested in volunteering as a group or supporting the effort may contact:Ivan Sanchez832-713-4567Community partners are welcome to help expand the reach and impact of this effort. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/big-back-to-school-drive-5000-bagpacks-family-event/100001986446233157 - **Event Categories**: back-to-school, health-wellness, business, exhibitions, kids, volunteering, meetups, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 44 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: 201 Sharpstown Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: 201 Sharpstown Center - **lat**: 29.7072715 - **long**: -95.5148414 - **full address**: 201 Sharpstown Center, 201 Sharpstown Center, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Big Back to School Drive! 5,000+ bagpacks! Family Event! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d2751578c4a5f6df70d742cd6d896071fbb22a71a97c6f59b832822b125e9829-rimg-w1024-h572-dcdbd8d3-gmir.jpg?v=1775453530 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Big Back to School Drive! 5,000+ bagpacks! Family Event! being held? - **A:** Big Back to School Drive! 5,000+ bagpacks! Family Event! takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at 201 Sharpstown Center, 201 Sharpstown Center, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Big Back to School Drive! 5,000+ bagpacks! Family Event!? - **A:** Big Back to School Drive! 5,000+ bagpacks! Family Event! is organized by Houston Millennials. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Big Back to School Drive! 5,000+ bagpacks! Family Event! is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. 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