Get ready for a new school year at these back-to-school giveaways across Bexar County, surrounding areas

SAN ANTONIO – Even though most school districts have returned to the classroom, there’s still some that are preparing for the new school year.

To help families transition to the new school year, community organizations and districts are hosting back-to-school giveaways, and some are offering free health screenings and vaccinations.

Here is the list of organizations and school districts participating in the giveaways.

• Centro Cristiano Internacional: The church will host a Back-to-School Community Resource and Health Fair from 9 a.m. - noon on Aug. 17 at 4151 Culebra Road. The fair will include free backpacks and school supplies, Metro Health will be providing vaccines, goodie bags for children, photo ops and snacks. Children must be present.
• Gospel Vision: The 21st annual Back-to-School event will be from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Aug. 17 at the IDEA Eastside campus at 2519 Martin Luther King Drive. The event is a first-come first-serve basis and will include free backpacks with school supplies, free haircuts, braids, bikes and food distribution.
• Harvey E. Najim Family YMCA: The Back-to-School Bash will be from 9 a.m. - noon on Aug. 17 at 3122 Roosevelt. School supplies will be handed out on a first-come, first-served basis. The event is open to community.
• New Braunfels Food Bank: The back-to-school event will be from 10 a.m.- noon on Aug. 17 at the New Braunfels Food Bank at 1620 S Seguin Avenue. The food bank will offer a variety of supplies, and there will be activities as well. Spaces are limited. To register, click here.
• Pennacle Clinical Research: Students and parents can benefit from this upcoming event. The back-to-school supply giveaway will feature free backpacks with school supplies from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. on Aug. 17 at 5109 Medical Dr. Suite 200. All children must be present to receive the supplies, while they last. People over the age of 18, can receive a free liver scan. It is encouraged to be fasting for three hours before receiving the scan.

This list will be updated as more places announce events.