Claymont Library Back-to-School Giveaway
Helping Students Start Strong: Join Family Life Project's Back-to-School Giveaway at Claymont Library
Preparing Children for a Successful School Year Through Community Support
As the new school year approaches, families across our community are preparing for another exciting year of learning, growth, and new opportunities. While many children look forward to meeting new teachers and classmates, back-to-school expenses can create financial challenges for many families.
Family Life Project believes that every child deserves to begin the school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to succeed. That's why we're excited to host our Back-to-School Giveaway at Claymont Library, providing free backpacks filled with essential school supplies to help students start the school year with everything they need.
This community-wide event reflects our commitment to removing barriers to education while ensuring children have the tools and encouragement needed for a successful academic year.
Event Information
📅 Date: Thursday, August 20, 2026
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location:
Claymont Library
400 Lenape Way
Claymont, DE 19703
What Families Will Receive
Families attending the giveaway will receive:
FREE backpack
FREE school supplies
Backpacks will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
Approximately 150 backpacks will be available for children in our community.
Investing in Children's Success
A backpack is much more than a bag filled with school supplies.
It represents confidence on the first day of school, the opportunity to learn without unnecessary barriers, and the encouragement every child deserves as they begin a new academic year.
For parents and caregivers, receiving essential school supplies can help ease the financial burden that often accompanies back-to-school shopping. By providing these resources, Family Life Project hopes to allow families to focus on what matters most, supporting their children's educational journey.
Stronger Communities Begin with Stronger Families
Community support makes a lasting difference.
The Claymont Library Back-to-School Giveaway is designed to bring together families, volunteers, and community members in a shared effort to prepare children for success.
When communities invest in children, they invest in brighter futures for everyone.
Events like this remind us that education begins with opportunity, and together we can help ensure every child starts the school year equipped for success.
Thank You to Our Community Supporters
Family Life Project extends our sincere gratitude to the individuals and organizations helping make this year's Back-to-School Giveaway possible.
We would like to thank the Tools for School program for their generous support through a backpack donation. Contributions like these help provide children with the supplies they need to begin the school year feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn.
We are also grateful to our volunteers, community partners, and supporters whose generosity and commitment help strengthen families throughout our community. Every donation, partnership, and act of kindness plays an important role in creating opportunities for children and reducing the burden many families experience during the back-to-school season.
Together, we are making a meaningful difference, one child, one family, and one community at a time.
Looking Ahead
Family Life Project remains committed to providing programs that strengthen families, empower youth, and expand educational opportunities throughout Delaware.
Whether through educational initiatives, youth programs, wellness services, or community partnerships, we will continue working alongside local organizations to build stronger families every day.
Join Us
We invite families throughout the Claymont community to join us for this exciting Back-to-School Giveaway.
Together, we can help children begin the school year with confidence, support parents as they prepare for another academic year, and continue building a stronger, more connected community.
We look forward to welcoming you on Thursday, August 20, at 5:30 PM.
