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Children in Stamford get free back-to-school supplies

The 11th annual "Back to School Shop" allowed children from lower-income families to pick out clothes, shoes, backpacks and school supplies.

News 12 Staff

Jul 28, 2025, 6:40 AM

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Over 500 children in Stamford received a head start on back-to-school shopping but did not pay a cent for their new school gear.

The 11th annual "Back to School Shop" allowed children from lower-income families to pick out clothes, shoes, backpacks and school supplies.

Organizers collected cash to buy all brand-new items.

This gave the children a chance to truly browse and pick out items especially for them.

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