8th Annual Back to School Community Giveback 2026
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Back to School Community Giveback is BACK or the 8th Year!
One community. Seven locations. 6,000 students. One incredible day of giving back to Marion County students and families!
Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM as Marion County comes together to ensure thousands of local students head back to school equipped, healthy, and ready for success.
Registration Opens July 6, 2026! Be ready to reserve your family's spot when registration goes live. Marion County Public Schools will be sending out a reminder through Skyward and Peach Jar. We will also post the link here once it is live.
Serving Families at 6 Locations
The College of Central Florida-Klein Center (MAIN LOCATION)
Heart of Florida Health Center – (Second Main Location)
West Port High School
Lake Weir High School
Belleview High School
The Horizon Academy of Marion County
Friends Recycling Center – Marion County Children's Alliance Drive-Through (Registration not required, but the student must be in the vehicle to be served.)
Registered Families will have access to:
Backpacks & School Supplies at ALL Locations
Educational Resources at ALL Locations
Community Resources at ALL Locations
Sports Physicals at CF and Heart of Florida
EKG Screenings at College of Central Florida
Vaccinations at College of Central Florida
Bike Helmets at College of Central Florida
Food & Snacks at Heart of Florida and CF
Games & Family Activities at College of Central Florida
This event is made possible through the leadership and generosity of our Founding Partners:
The Poppy Foundation
AdventHealth Ocala
Marion County Public Schools
A special thank you to our incredible Community Partners:
College of Central Florida
Heart of Florida Health Center
Marion County Children's Alliance
Association for Independent Food Banks
The Boyd Group
Next Generation Realty Group
Gill Logistics
The Villella Family Foundation
Panzer Medicine
Stan & Martha Hanson Philanthropy in Action
The Adam Hanson Better Communities Fund
Marion County Fire Rescue
Marion County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management
Florida Department of Health in Marion County
Signature Brands LLC
Skanska
Together, these organizations are investing in the future of Marion County's children by ensuring every student has the resources they need to begin the school year prepared, healthy, and confident.
Registration Link Opens on Eventbrite: July 6, 2026
Community Giveback Event: Saturday, July 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Please help us reach every family who may benefit by sharing this post with your friends, family, schools, churches, neighborhoods, and local organizations.
Together, we can make a lasting impact, one student, one backpack, and one family at a time.
Want to partner with us? Email [email protected]
One community. Seven locations. 6,000 students. One incredible day of giving back to Marion County students and families!
Join us on Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM as Marion County comes together to ensure thousands of local students head back to school equipped, healthy, and ready for success.
Registration Opens July 6, 2026! Be ready to reserve your family's spot when registration goes live. Marion County Public Schools will be sending out a reminder through Skyward and Peach Jar. We will also post the link here once it is live.
Serving Families at 6 Locations
The College of Central Florida-Klein Center (MAIN LOCATION)
Heart of Florida Health Center – (Second Main Location)
West Port High School
Lake Weir High School
Belleview High School
The Horizon Academy of Marion County
Friends Recycling Center – Marion County Children's Alliance Drive-Through (Registration not required, but the student must be in the vehicle to be served.)
Registered Families will have access to:
Backpacks & School Supplies at ALL Locations
Educational Resources at ALL Locations
Community Resources at ALL Locations
Sports Physicals at CF and Heart of Florida
EKG Screenings at College of Central Florida
Vaccinations at College of Central Florida
Bike Helmets at College of Central Florida
Food & Snacks at Heart of Florida and CF
Games & Family Activities at College of Central Florida
This event is made possible through the leadership and generosity of our Founding Partners:
The Poppy Foundation
AdventHealth Ocala
Marion County Public Schools
A special thank you to our incredible Community Partners:
College of Central Florida
Heart of Florida Health Center
Marion County Children's Alliance
Association for Independent Food Banks
The Boyd Group
Next Generation Realty Group
Gill Logistics
The Villella Family Foundation
Panzer Medicine
Stan & Martha Hanson Philanthropy in Action
The Adam Hanson Better Communities Fund
Marion County Fire Rescue
Marion County Sheriff's Office Emergency Management
Florida Department of Health in Marion County
Signature Brands LLC
Skanska
Together, these organizations are investing in the future of Marion County's children by ensuring every student has the resources they need to begin the school year prepared, healthy, and confident.
Registration Link Opens on Eventbrite: July 6, 2026
Community Giveback Event: Saturday, July 25, 2026
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Please help us reach every family who may benefit by sharing this post with your friends, family, schools, churches, neighborhoods, and local organizations.
Together, we can make a lasting impact, one student, one backpack, and one family at a time.
Want to partner with us? Email [email protected]
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Where is it happening?
Marion County, Florida, Ocala, Florida, United States
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