Launch Back-to-School Backpack Program

The D-backs and Honeywell Aerospace Technologies are proud to support students as they get ready for the 2026-2027 school year through the D-backs and Honeywell Launch Back-to-School Backpack Program. During the month of July, 3,000 backpacks filled with school supplies will be donated and distributed free of charge at a series of back-to-school events. Students will receive a backpack, a D-backs and Honeywell illustrated STEM storybook, and a D-backs pencil pouch filled with pencils, highlighters, glue sticks, and more. Events are listed below.

2026 Launch Back-to-School Backpack Program Event Schedule

Cover Arizona Back-to-School Health Fair

  • Saturday, July 11
  • 8:00AM - 12:00PM

Porfirio H Gonzales Elementary School
9401 W. Garfield St.
Tolleson, AZ 85353

PHX Plays Back 2 School Event

  • Saturday, July 11
  • 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Formerly named Cesar Chavez Community Center
7858 S. 35th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85339
For more information, call (602) 534-2828

Desert West Community Center Back-to-School Event

  • Saturday, July 18
  • 9:00AM - 12:00PM

Desert West Community Center
6501 W. Virginia Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85035

Mesa Public Library Back-to-School Event

  • Wednesday, July 22
  • 10:00AM - 12:00PM

Mesa Public Library
64 E. 1st Street
Mesa, AZ 85201

Community Bridges/Mesa Prevention Alliance

  • Saturday, July 25
  • 8:30AM - 12:00PM

Mesa High School
1630 E. Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85204
For more information email communityeducation@cbridges.com