Back-to-School Blast-Off event banner promoting free school supplies for eligible Brevard Public Schools students on July 25, 2026, at the Supply Zone for Teachers in Cocoa, Florida.

Back-to-School Blast-Off

Saturday, July 25, 2026

9AM-1PM

Supply Zone for Teachers
Clearlake Education Center
1225 Clearlake Rd
Cocoa, FL 32922

Serving the first 2,000 eligible Brevard Public Schools students who participate in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program.

Giving Students the Tools They Need to Succeed

Each year, the Supply Zone for Teachers helps thousands of students start the school year prepared and ready to learn. Through the Back-to-School Blast-Off, eligible Brevard Public Schools students receive free backpacks, school supplies, books, hygiene items, and connections to valuable community resources.

Thanks to generous sponsors, volunteers, and community partners, the event helps remove barriers to learning and supports student success from the first day of school.

Back-to-School Blast-Off impact graphic highlighting the event's goal of helping 2,000 Brevard students through community support and school supply assistance.

Family Resources

Event Details & Eligibility Page

Eligibility requirements for the Back-to-School Blast-Off, including student attendance, Brevard Public Schools enrollment, participation in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program, and first-come, first-served distribution of supplies.

Frequently Asked Questions Page

Back-to-School Blast-Off frequently asked questions page link with information about eligibility, arrival times, supplies, parking, and event details.

How You Can Help

The Back-to-School Blast-Off is made possible through the support of sponsors, community partners, volunteers, and donors. Whether you represent a business, nonprofit organization, church, civic group, school, HOA, or simply want to make a difference, there are many ways to help students start the school year prepared and confident.

Sponsor the Event

Provide financial support that helps equip 2,000 students for the new school year.

Host a Supply Drive

Businesses, churches, civic clubs, HOAs, schools, and community groups can collect supplies.

Become a Community Partner

Connect families with valuable programs, services, and resources.

Donate School Supplies

Support students and teachers year-round through the Supply Zone for Teachers.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a 2026 Back-to-School Blast-Off event sponsor and help provide school supplies and resources for 2,000 Brevard students.

Help Launch 2,000 Students Into a Successful New School Year

Sponsors make it possible to provide school supplies, backpacks, books, hygiene items, and community resources to students who need them most.

Community Resource Fair

Community partner opportunity for organizations to provide resources and services to families at the 2026 Back-to-School Blast-Off.

Connect Families With Valuable Community Resources

Organizations and agencies are invited to share programs and services that support student success and family well-being.

Back-to-School Supply Drives

Host a 2026 school supply drive to help stock the Supply Zone for Teachers and support Brevard students and teachers.

Help Stock the Supply Zone

Host a supply drive or donate school supplies to help students and teachers throughout the school year.

Support Students Beyond the Back-to-School Season

While school supplies are especially needed during the summer months, the Supply Zone for Teachers relies on donations throughout the year to support students and teachers across Brevard County.

Downloads & Resources

Event Information

Sponsorship Resources

2026 Back-to-School Blast-Off sponsorship opportunities brochure outlining sponsorship levels, benefits, and ways to support students through the Supply Zone for Teachers.  View Sponsorship Opportunities (PDF)

Supply Drive Resources

Looking for ways to support students throughout the year? Visit our School & Hygiene Supply Drives page.