Launch Back-to-School Backpack Program

The D-backs and Honeywell are proud to support students as they get ready for the 2025-2026 school year through the D-backs and Honeywell Launch Back-to-School Backpack Program. During the month of July, 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies will be donated and distributed free of charge at a series of back-to-school events. Students will receive a backpack, a D-backs and Honeywell illustrated STEM storybook, and a D-backs pencil pouch filled with pencils, highlighters, glue sticks, and more. Events are listed below.

Mesa K-Ready/ Family Resource Center and Mesa Public Schools McKinney-Vento

Wednesday, July 9
11:00AM - 1:00PM
Mesa Public Library
64 E. 1st St.
Mesa, AZ 85201
For more information call 480-472-0790 or email tritko@mpsaz.org

Cesar Chavez Community Center Back-to-School Fair

Saturday, July 12
10:00AM - 1:00PM
7858 S. 35th Ave
Laveen, AZ 85339
For more information call 602-534-2828

Ed and Verma Pastor Elementary

Saturday, July 19
9:00AM - 12:00PM
2101 W. Alta Vista Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85041

Desert West Community Center Back-to-School Fair

Saturday, July 19
10:00AM - 1:00PM
6501 W. Virginia Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035
For more information call 602-495-3700

Chicanos Por La Causa

Saturday, July 19
9:00AM - 1:00PM
Central Park Rec Center
140 E. Tonto St.
Phoenix, AZ 85004
For more information call 602-399-0064

Community Bridges/ Mesa Prevention Alliance

Saturday, July 26
8:00AM - 11:00AM
Mesa Inter-Stake Center
806 E. 2nd Ave., Mesa, AZ 85204
For more information email communityeducation@cbridges.com

Valencia Newcomer School

Date and time TBD
3802 W. Maryland Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85019