Verizon Is Giving Away 125,000 FREE Backpacks Filled With School Supplies on July 26
Back-to-school shopping can get expensive, but Verizon Authorized Retailers are helping families save big! The 14th Annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway returns Sunday, July 26, 2026, with 125,000 FREE backpacks packed with school supplies being handed out at participating Wireless Zone and TCC Verizon Authorized Retailer locations nationwide.
The giveaway begins at 1:00 PM local time and is completely FREE. No purchase is required, and you do not need to be a Verizon customer to participate.
What You Need to Know
- Date: Sunday, July 26, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM (local time)
- 125,000 backpacks filled with school supplies will be given away.
- Available at participating Wireless Zone and TCC Verizon Authorized Retailer locations.
- No purchase necessary.
- No Verizon service is required.
- One backpack per student while supplies last.
- Children must be present to receive a backpack.
- Backpacks are available first come, first served.
Bonus Surprise
Some lucky backpacks will include a Golden Ruler keychain, which can be redeemed for a $250 Visa gift card to help with additional school shopping.
Find a Participating Location
Use the official Verizon Authorized Retailer backpack giveaway page to find a participating store near you before heading out:
Wireless Zone Backpack Giveaway Locator
This event is extremely popular each year, so plan to arrive early for the best chance of scoring a free backpack before supplies run out.
