What’s better than grabbing cheap backpacks for the kids every school year? Winning one in a free backpack giveaway that costs nothing to enter! Every year, participating Verizon Wireless Zone stores (Verizon authorized retailer) host a Verizon Free Backpack Giveaway in mid-summer.
Next year, we anticipate Wireless Zone will host their 13th annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway July 27, 2025, starting at 1 p.m. local time. There are just a couple of things to know about the event before you attend the event.
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Verizon's Free Backpack Giveaway happens once per year and offers free backpacks.
The Verizon Backpack Giveaway is an annual event held at Wireless Zone stores (Verizon authorized retailers) around the U.S. to help reduce some of the financial burdens of back-to-school expenses, which, according to a National Retail Foundation survey, cost an average of $890.
KCL predicts the Verizon Backpack Giveaway will happen on Sunday, July 27, 2025.
KCL predicts the next Verizon BackPack giveaway will occur on Sunday, July 27, 2025. They will hand out backpacks on a first-come, first-serve basis, while supplies last at participating locations from 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. local time. Our prediction is based on the last four previous Verizon backpack giveaway dates:
2024: Sunday, July 28
2023: Sunday, July 30
2022: Sunday, July 31
2021: Sunday, Aug. 1
Do you get school supplies in the School Rocks Backpack?
Every year, until 2024, each backpack contained various free school supplies folders, paper, pencils, a ruler, a pencil box, and a glue stick. However, we don't know for sure whether they will contain any school supplies next year. Here's hoping they do!
Related: Amazon has a ton of school supplies on sale now with deals from $0.63!
How do I find a Verizon Backpack Giveaway event happening near me?
In 2025, Wireless Zone locations across the U.S. will take part in the Verizon Backpack Giveaway. To find your nearest giveaway event, you can visit Wireless Zone website to find participating locations.
TIP: The free backpacks go fast, so we recommend always getting to your local store early.
Read the fine-print details for the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway.
Like every other giveaway, there are some fine details. Although there are only two for the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway, be sure to read them so that you don’t lose out.
Limit of one backpack per child
Your child must be present to get a free backpack
Other Ways to Get Free or Cheap Backpacks or School Supplies
If you missed the School Rocks Backpack Giveaway, check out these other ways you can get cheap or free backpacks or school supplies for the upcoming school year.
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