Hello AFIA families! We are excited for the upcoming school year to begin and know many families are taking advantage of tax-free weekend in Missouri (Aug 2nd-4th) for back to school necessities. With that in mind, here is a link to the school supplies list that was sent to you in July.  If you need assistance in attaining free school supplies, Mrs. Daniels (School Social Worker), has compiled the following list of community resources providing free school supplies and other back to school resources.

High Point Community Church – Back to School Bash

Friday, August 2, 2024

8600 NE Sam Ray Rd. Kansas City, MO 64156

5:30PM to 7:30PM

  • Free school supplies & back packs
  • Food and drinks provided
  • Water obstacle course, sprinkler inflatables, and yard games. 
  • Bring a towel and wear water resistant clothing.

https://facebook.com/events/s/back-to-school-bash/826473036074512/

Operation Backpack 

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Swope Park (Enter at 67th & Swope Parkway) 

11AM-2PM (or until supplies last) 

  • Backpacks
  • School supplies
  • Computers/Tablets
  • Hot Spots
  • Books
  • Food Boxes
  • Feminine products
  • School immunizations
  • Covid vaccines and much more

Resident Services HAKC – Back to School Event

Saturday, August 3, 2024

1301 Vine St Kansas City, MO 64106

11:00AM to 3:00PM

  • Fun activities
  • Food 
  • Music
  • Free school supplies for all school age children
  • Backpack giveaway
  • Free books
  • Free hairstyle and cut vouchers will be raffled off on a first-come, first serve basis. Donations are limited. 
  • All students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

https://facebook.com/events/s/resident-services-annual-back-/1402223163745571/

 

The Salvation Army of Kansas City Prospect Corps – Back 2 School Carnival

Thursday, August 8, 2024

6025 Prospect Ave, Kansas City,  MO 64130

11:00AM to 3:00PM

  • Backpacks (limited amount)
  • School supplies
  • Barber haircuts 
  • Community resources
  • Games, food, bounce house

https://facebook.com/events/s/back-2-school-carnival/1493184884646721/

 

New Beginning Apostolic – Back to School Giveaway

Saturday, August 10, 2024

9:00AM to 1:00PM

200 N Bales Ave, Kansas City, MO 64123

  • Free backpacks filled with school supplies or grades K-12 (until supplies last)

https://www.facebook.com/share/AR2Lxv6rWUV7A3f8/?mibextid=9l3rBW

Show Me You Care KC – Show Me You Ball Back to School Basketball Game

Saturday, August 10th @ 2:30PM

@ University Academy 

6801 Holmes Rd Kansas City, MO 64131

  • Back to school basketball game
  • Receive school supplies

https://facebook.com/events/s/2nd-annual-show-me-you-ball-ba/358822743683341/

 

PS Luxury Beauty x Rajas BeauteeBar Presents: Back To School Event

Sunday, August 11th 2:00-5:00PM

4200 Pennsylvania Ave Kansas City, MO 64111

  • 50+ backpacks with school supplies and hygiene products (first come, first serve)
  • Mari’s Kruisine Food Vendor
  • Free haircuts 
  • Free retwists & hairstyles
  • Bounce House
  • Face painting

 

BLOC + FAM Presents

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH: A FOCUS ON FATHERHOOD AND FAMILIES

Friday, August 16th, 2024

@ MCC ATSI Campus

2944 Troost Ave Kansas City, MO 64109

4:00PM – 9:00PM

This year’s event will feature activities and discussions centered on the importance of Black fathers in our communities. Student supplies, teacher supplies, and dad supplies will be giveaways for attendees. Connect with other dads, share experiences, and learn valuable insights on fatherhood. Register here for conference: https://www.theblockc.org/back-to-school-bash/

 

Milestone Youth Center – Back to School Day

3413 E 12th St Kansas City, MO 64127

Sunday, August 18th @ 3:00PM

  • Giving out book bags with school supplies
  • Haircuts for the kids
  • Bouncy house

https://facebook.com/events/s/back-to-school-day-at-the-mile/464530249866396/