Here's Where To Get Free Supplies In LA County Before The School Year Starts

LOS ANGELES, CA — Free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts; those are just some of the many items organizations are giving away to help families get ready for the start of the school year. Below is a list of free events in Los Angeles County that will be participating in these giveaways.

• Dena Community Back Giveaway — The event will take place Sunday, Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Rose Bowl. Local organizations will be working to give out 2,500 backpacks filled with school supplies. There will also be a space for activities, an arcade truck, a resource fair and ice cream. Register here.
• BrookieT Academy Annual Backpack Giveaway — Backpacks will be given away at this event, which will also have hairstyling, crafts, dance demonstrations and the opportunity to register for a laptop. The event takes place Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Ladera Park (6027 Ladera Park Ave.). Get tickets here.
• 8th Annual Backpack Giveaway — Free backpacks will be given out on Aug. 2 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Bay Pavillion Mall in Carson. This event is for Carson residents only and proof of residence will be required. The mall is located at 20700 Avalon Blvd. Get tickets for the event here.
• 5th Annual Back To School Giveaway Altadena — Free school supplies, backpacks and goodies will be given out during this event in Altadena. The event will take place Aug. 16 from 10 .am. to 2 p.m. at 421 E. Woodbury Rd. Get tickets here.
• 5th Annual Back To School Giveaway Monrovia — This event will have free school supplies, snacks and fun activities for kids. It'll take place Aug. 9 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 301 W. Huntington Dr. in Monrovia. Get tickets here.