DOTHAN, Ala. (WDNews) – Dozens of Wiregrass organizations are making sure students are set for a strong start this school year, with free school supplies, backpacks, food, haircuts, and more being offered throughout July and early August.
Here’s an updated roundup of all the confirmed events:
July 12
Back 2 School Bash – Ozark
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Cricket Wireless, Ozark
Free supplies, backpacks (kids must be present), food trucks, vendors, and face painting.
July 20
Glovers McKay School Supply Giveaway – Headland
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Headland Town Square
Hosted by Woods Choice Chapter #356 OES and Fellowship Lodge #439 PHA. One backpack per child, who must be present.
City Church Back to School Bash – Dothan
10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 836 West Selma Street
Free backpacks, supplies, snow cones, popcorn, and access to the church’s clothing pantry.
July 26
PEIR 2nd Annual Bash – Dothan
12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 1930 Wise Drive
Free school supplies provided by People Engaged in Recovery.
D Kreative One Giveaway – Dothan
2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Doug Tew Recreation Center
Free bookbags, school supplies, games, prizes, and refreshments.
July 27
Gigi Minimart & Plum Lounge Bookbag Giveaway – Dothan
Starts at 11 a.m. at 1307 East Newton Street
Free hot dogs, nachos, juices, and backpacks.
First Methodist Church Bash – Dothan
8 a.m. to 11 a.m. 1380 W. Main St.
Pre-registered students can receive backpacks, supplies, and haircuts. Limited walk-ups accepted.
First Born Abundance of Faith Holiness Church – Dothan
12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at 1970 Reeves Street, Suite 213
School supply giveaway, hot dogs, drinks, and movie time.
UNITY Backpack Giveaway – Dothan
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Walton Park Recreation Center
Hosted by Wiregrass Area Pan-Hellenic Council. Includes food, music, and giveaways.
Kicks + Cuts – Dothan
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dothan Civic Center
Free shoes and haircuts for 500 students (K5–12th grade). Registration required.
Moma Tina’s Mission House Bash – Dothan
12 p.m. to 2 p.m. at 605 North Alice Street
Hosted by The Ordinary People Society. Supplies provided. Contact Keke McGriff at 334-648-4669 for more info.
August 4
She Winks Collections Giveaway – Dothan
Kiwanis Park at Westgate
School supplies, book bags, snow cones by TT’s Ice, raffles, music, food vendors, kid vendors, and more. Moochies 360 photo booth rental available for $2 per child.
August 9
Love Out Loud Outreach Bash – Newton
3 p.m. to 6 p.m. at 2715 County Road 55
Free supplies, food, bounce house, and giveaways.
All events are open to the public, but some may require early registration or child attendance for giveaways. Parents are encouraged to check with each host for details and arrive early, as supplies are limited. If you notice an event not listed please let us know so that we may update this list.
