Join InspireNOLA and partners on Saturday, July 27 for the annual Drive-Thru Back to School Backpack and School Supply Giveaway starting at 10 a.m. at McDonogh 35 Senior High School, 4000 Cadillac Street, New Orleans, LA 70122.

Families from across the New Orleans area are invited to drive up and receive free backpacks, school supplies, Chromebooks, bicycles, gas cards, books, haircut vouchers and more to help students get ready for the new school year. 

This free community event is made possible through partnerships with Hancock Whitney, Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club, Zulu Community Service Foundation, Hancock Whitney, Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale, the New Orleans Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., State Senator Jimmy Harris, Orleans Parish School Board Member Olin Parker, City Councilmember Freddie King and City Councilmember Eugene Green. This event is free and open to the Public. All items will be given on a First come, First served Basis. Cars will be limited to one backpack, per child in the vehicle. One computer or bicycle per vehicle, while supplies last.

About InspireNOLA Charter Schools

Founded in 2013, InspireNOLA Charter Schools operates a network of seven public charter schools in New Orleans, including Alice M. Harte Charter School, Andrew H. Wilson Charter School, Dwight D. Eisenhower Charter School, Pierre A. Capdau S.T.E.A.M. Charter School, Edna Karr High School, Eleanor McMain Secondary School, and McDonogh 35 Senior High School. InspireNOLA currently serves more than 5,800 students in prekindergarten through 12th grade.