At the Greater Hillsborough County Fairgrounds
215 Sydney Washer Rd, Dover, FL 33527
9am – 1pm
Preregister or walk-ins accepted
Who Are We?
Backpack Hero consolidates multiple back-to-school events in Hillsborough County into one fun-filled event!
What Are We Doing?
Backpack Hero, made possible by Hillsborough County Fair, the Hillsborough County school system, local non-profits, churches, and businesses, is a community outreach event providing backpacks, school supplies, and essential resources to children in need across Hillsborough County. Registration is recommended to ensure sufficient resources for each child but is not required.
The Why
Ensure families receive the best resources possible by uniting the community through a single, collaborative back-to-school backpack giveaway event in Hillsborough.
Who Can Register
Families with school-age children in Hillsborough may register in person, registration is recommended but not required. Families can also attend as walk-ups on the day of the event.
Learn More
For more information please check out our FAQ page to learn more
Vendor Registration
Join us as a vendor and connect with the community! Nonprofits, agencies, church groups, and more are invited to have a table at the event. Help us provide resource informationm and introduce your organization to all the families. The first 150 vendors will be provided a 6-foot table and two chairs. Please bring swag or giveaways for 3,000 children. Setup is from 8–9 AM on Saturday the 2nd.
Registration Locations
Lugares De Inscripción
ECHO Brandon
507 N Parsons Ave Brandon, FL 33510
Monday - Friday 9pm - 1pm
Tuesday Evening Hours: 5pm - 7pm
(813) 685-0935
ECHO Riverview
Monday - Friday: 9am - 1pm
Thursday Evening Hours: 5pm - 7pm
(813) 540-9880
Hope for Her
140 Yarbrough Rd, Brandon, FL 33510
Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm
(813) 309-3357
Enterprising Latinas
5128 FL - 674 Wimauma FL 33598
Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
(813) 699-5811
Boricuas de Corazon
1291 Kingsway Road, Brandon 33510
Monday - Friday: 10am - 7pm
(813) 502-5021
(813) 496-1463
What You Can Do to Help
Sponsorship Opportunity
There are many sponsorship opportunies, please click below for more information!
Volunteer Oportunites
Whether it's assisting with registration intake, managing backpack fill stations, overseeing water stations, or handling trash duty, your help is invaluable
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