Statesville Bookbag Giveaway

Join the City of Statesville for the annual Statesville Bookbag Giveaway! This community event aims to equip local students with the supplies they need to kick off the new school year with confidence and readiness. Thanks to generous donations from community members, local businesses, and volunteers, 1,500 backpacks filled with essential supplies will be distributed to students, while supplies last.

🌟 EVENT DETAILS:
📍 Location: Statesville Event Center
📍 Address: 300 S. Center Street, Statesville, NC
📅 Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

The Bookbag Giveaway will be held during the Statesville Heritage Festival, allowing families to enjoy a day filled with history, culture, live entertainment, exhibits, food, and family-friendly activities while getting ready for the school year.

🛍️ HELP FILL THE BOOKBAGS:
The giveaway is supported through the Statesville School Supply Drive. Community members are invited to donate new school supplies to ensure every backpack is fully stocked with what students need:

• Washable Markers
• No. 2 Pencils
• Scissors
• Folders & Dividers
• Dry Erase Markers
• Pens
• Pencil Sharpeners
• Glue Sticks
• Highlighters
• Erasers
• Sticky Notes & Index Cards
• Wired Ear Buds
• 3-Ring Binders
• Crayons
• Wide Ruled Notebooks
• Loose Leaf Paper
• Colored Pencils
• Pencil Boxes & Pouches
• Kleenex
• Paper Towels
• Clorox Wipes
• Hand Sanitizer

Donation Drop-Off Locations:

• Statesville City Hall (227 S. Center St.)
• Customer Service Center (301 S. Center St.)
• Statesville Event Center (300 S. Center St.)
• Statesville Recreation Center (1875 Simonton Rd.)
• Statesville Police Department (330 S. Tradd St.)
• Statesville Fire Stations 1-4

Every backpack is a chance for a child to start the school year with confidence! Whether you donate a school supply, organize a drive, or spread the word, you’re making a difference for local students and families.

We look forward to seeing you on August 1 as our community comes together to celebrate and give back!
👉 Learn more here
👉 Join the event on Facebook