Annual Community Drive · San Antonio

Back-to-School Drive

Helping single mothers and their children walk into the new school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Event Details

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Where:

Institute for Functional Health
1602 McCullough Ave.
San Antonio, TX 78212

Register by: Saturday, July 25

Donate by: Friday, July 31

About The Event

A backpack can change how a child walks into the classroom.

Join Valor Never Alone for our annual Back-to-School Drive as we come together to support single mothers and their children as they prepare for a new school year.

For many families, purchasing school supplies can place a significant strain on an already tight budget. Through the generosity of our community, we provide free backpacks and essential school supplies to help ease that burden and ensure children start the year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn.

Every backpack donated, every notebook collected, and every volunteer who serves helps make a lasting difference in the lives of local families.

Family Registration

Register Your Family

This event is open to single mothers in the San Antonio area. Complete the registration form to reserve your spot before the July 25 deadline.

Please note: School supplies are distributed buffet-style on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. We work hard to provide a variety of supplies for every family, but specific items cannot be guaranteed and depend on donations received.

Ways to Support

Make A Difference Today

Whether you give supplies, funds, or your time — every contribution helps a local student start the year ready to succeed.

01

Donate School Supplies

We’re accepting new school supply donations through July 31, 2026. Drop off in person, or shop our Amazon Wishlist to have items shipped directly to us.

Most-needed items:

  • Backpacks
  • Notebooks (wide & college)
  • Composition notebooks
  • Folders
  • Binders
  • Loose-leaf paper
  • Pencils
  • Pens
  • Crayons
  • Colored pencils
  • Markers
  • Highlighters
  • Dry erase markers
  • Glue sticks
  • Scissors
  • Pencil boxes/pouches
  • Calculators
  • Tissues
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Headphones/earbuds

02

Make A Monetary Donation

Financial gifts allow us to purchase additional school supplies and fill any remaining needs before the event, so that more children receive the items they need.

03

Shop Our Amazon Wishlist

Want to make giving even easier? Shop directly from our Amazon Wishlist. Items ship straight to us — a simple, convenient way to support local children this school year.

04

Volunteer

Volunteers are the heart of this event. We need help with:

  • Organizing donated supplies
  • Event setup
  • Assisting families during distribution
  • Restocking supply tables
  • Event cleanup

05

Become A Business Partner

Support local students and families as they prepare for the new school year. By partnering with Valor Never Alone’s Back-to-School Drive, your business helps provide backpacks and essential school supplies to children in our community. Ways to become a partner:

  • Make a monetary donation. Please notate your business name in the Stripe link.
  • Donate new school supplies or backpacks. 
  • Encourage employee giving or volunteer as a team.

As a thank-you for your support, your business will be recognized on our website and social media.
Together, we can help students start the school year equipped for success.

Additional Info

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can attend?

Single mothers in the San Antonio area who complete the registration form.

Is there a cost?

No! This event is completely free for participating families.

How will supplies be distributed?

Families will be invited to shop buffet-style from the available backpacks and school supplies.

Are supplies guaranteed?

Supplies are available while they last and are distributed based on donations received.

Get Involved Today

Help Students Walk In Ready To Succeed

Whether you’re donating supplies, volunteering your time, sponsoring the event, giving financially, or simply helping spread the word — your support makes a meaningful difference for local single-mother families.