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Back to school resources
- norwoodcentre
- Jul 22
- 3 min read
Updated: 15 minutes ago
It’s that time of year again to prepare children for the first day of school. A part of that preparation is buying school supplies. Below are some resources, at other locations in Edmonton, to help when money is tight.
Please note, Norwood Centre does not provide school supplies. Below is a list of other programs that offer school supplies.
Back to School Supplies at the C5 FRN Office
Registration is required – No drop-ins will be accepted.
Pickup Date: Friday, August 22
Location: C5 FRN Office-Clareview Recreation Centre – 3804 139 Ave, MP Room 2
Bent Arrow Summer Barbecue
Wednesday, August 20 from 10:00am - 3:30pm at Bent Arrow Traditional Healing Society - 11648 85 St, Edmonton
Barbecue and school supplies distribution. No registration required. Limited quantities.
Kara Family Resource Centre - Kicks for Kids
Know a child who can use a new pair of shoes for back to school? Pick up on Saturday, August 23, at Trinity Reformed Church - 13427 57 St. NW, Edmonton.
Registration required. Register now at Kara Family Resource Centre by calling 587-525-7279 or emailing familynavigator@kara-frc.ca
United Way -Tools for Schools Program
The Tools for Schools Program is a program through the United Way.
If a student in your life needs to access the Tools for School program, we ask that you contact the student’s school and let them know the student requires a Tools for School backpack.
If the student’s school is not participating in the Tools for School program, please have the school contact us. If you are a principal or teacher looking for backpacks for your students, email us at inkind@myunitedway.ca
For more information visit: Tools for School - United Way Alberta Capital Region (myunitedway.ca)
Tegler Youth Centre (3805 118 Ave NW, Edmonton)
This application is for parents or guardians in Edmonton who need help accessing school supplies for their children entering Grades 1-12 in the 2025-2026 school year. Due to limited supplies, filling out this application does not guarantee that we will be able to help provide your family with school supplies.
Pick up day will be Friday, August 22 from 11:00am - 5:00pm. Families who were selected in the lottery system will be contacted ahead of time.
We're Here For Ya Day 2024
What: Backpacks with school supplies, nutritious food hampers an get a haircut.
When: Sunday, August 24, 2025, 10:00am - 5:00pm, line up starts at 6:00am
Where: Shadified Salon & Spa12222 137 Ave, Edmonton
DROP IN ONLY - FIRST COME FIRST SERVE - ONE DAY ONLY
STRICT TAKE-A-NUMBER SYSTEM
Every family member must be present to take a number, no exceptions
Only 2,000 numbered tickets available
Supplies are limited, so please come early
Numbers will be handed out to those in line starting at 6 AM on August 24th
Bring a form of government issued ID for each family member.
Only children under 18 years old are eligible to receive backpacks and school supplies, and must be present at the event. Adults and children are eligible for haircuts and food hampers.
About: For twelve years, Can Man Dan and his partners have been supplying thousands of low-income children and their families with all of the basic necessities for the back-to-school season, which is traditionally a struggling time for families on a limited budget.
This year, free backpacks filled with school supplies, nutritious food hampers, and high-quality haircuts will be made available to families and children who are in need.
North Point Community Church
Back-to-school drive for Kindergarten to Grade 12.
Register now. You will be contact the week of August 19th. Pick up day, for those who are contacted is August 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm.
North Pointe Community Church 14025 167 Avenue NW (SOUTH ENTRANCE).
Salvation Army Edmonton Community Resource Centre
The Salvation Army collects and distributes donations. Call 780-424-9222 for information and availability.
Food Bank
Did you know when requesting food from the Food bank you can specifically request snacks for children to take to school. There is no guarantee that snacks will be included in a food hamper. It’s based on availability.
Food banks may also provide back-to-school supplies.
Alberta Works and AISH
Did you know that Alberta Works provides parents with extra funding in September to help families with school expenses, based on age and grade?
Age 4 or 5 and in Kindergarten - $61
Age 6 to11 or in Grades 1 to 6 - $118
Age 12 or older or in Grades 7 to 12 - $203
For more information go to:
At Norwood Centre our team of qualified Early Childhood Development Subject Matter Experts work to provide tools that caregivers can use to support early childhood development. We hear you! If you have a question or concern, please ask us. We have a variety of Child Development Activities available on our website, find them at norwoodcentre.com/child-development-activities. For short-term one-on-one coaching, please call us at 780-471-3737.
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