Saturday, August 16

Lift Every Learner Backpacks and School Supplies Giveaway

Name: Lift Every Learner Backpacks and School Supplies Giveaway
Start: 2025-08-16T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-08-16T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Shrine Cultural & Event Center

ALL AGES

Free backpacks, supplies, laptops (while they last) & check-ups! Sat Aug 16, 12–4PM.

By The Foundation For Black Heritage and Culture

Date and time

Location

Shrine Cultural & Event Center

5309 Martin Luther King Boulevard Houston, TX 77021

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event.

About this event

Event lasts 4 hours
ALL AGES
Free venue parking

Get ready for a powerful back-to-school celebration! Join us for the Lift Every Learner Giveaway, an annual community event serving over 600 students with free backpacks, school supplies, and vital resources to start the school year strong.

Thanks to our proud partners Equifax, Shrine Cultural Center, and VIP Media, families can expect:

Backpacks filled with essential school supplies (K–12)
Free medical check-ups
Laptops available—while supplies last
Family-friendly activities and community resources

Date: Saturday, August 16

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Location: Shrine Cultural Center (exact address can go here if needed)

Cost: Free and open to the public

Come early—resources are first come, first served!

Each student must have their own RSVP to ensure we have enough backpacks tailored to their age and gender.

Questions? Call or text 832-651-8135 for more info.

Let’s lift every learner and make sure every student returns to school prepared, confident, and cared for.

Organized by

The Foundation For Black Heritage and Culture

The Foundation for Black Heritage and Culture is a Black-founded nonprofit dedicated to preserving and uplifting African American legacy through education, health equity, and community engagement. We serve Black families across Greater Houston—especially those impacted by food insecurity, health disparities, and social isolation—using cultural arts as a powerful tool for connection, healing, and pride. From health fairs to youth programs and events like Black Heritage Fest, we build spaces that reflect the richness of Black life and inspire lasting impact.