The D-backs and Honeywell Aerospace are proud to support students as they get ready for the 2026-2027 school year through the D-backs and Honeywell Aerospace 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 Aerospace illustrated STEM storybook, and a D-backs pencil pouch filled with pencils, highlighters, glue sticks, and more. Events are listed below.
Launch Back-to-School Backpack Program
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