Several Cy-Fair nonprofits are collecting and distributing school supplies this summer.

1. Cy-Hope: Back to School Supply Drive

Cy-Hope is hosting its annual school supply drive. Cy-Fair ISD students and parents will pick up their supplies in a drive-thru manner.
  • Distribution event: Aug. 12 at 9 a.m. while supplies last
  • Cy-Hope, 12715 Telge Road, Cypress
  • 713-466-4673. www.cy-hope.org
  • Donations being accepted until Aug. 10 include backpacks, copy paper, construction paper, notebook paper, manila paper, pencils, pens, markers, crayons, colored pencils, highlighters, binders, dividers, folders, notebooks, composition books, scissors, glue, index cards, rulers and erasers.
2. Cy-Fair Helping Hands: Back to School Bash

All Cy-Fair ISD students will be eligible to receive school supplies and enjoy games and activities, including face painting. Businesses, churches, schools and civic groups are invited to set up a booth at no charge.
  • Distribution event: Aug. 12 from 9 a.m.-noon
  • Cy-Fair Helping Hands, 9606 Kirkton Drive, Houston
  • 281-858-1222. www.cyfairhelpinghands.org
  • Donations being accepted until Aug. 3 include clear and regular backpacks, copy paper, notebook paper, composition books, pencils, pens, markers, crayons, colored pencils, highlighters, index cards, dividers, rulers, and erasers.
3. Cypress Assistance Ministries: Back to School Jam at CAM

Cypress Assistance Ministries will host a back-to-school event for all Cy-Fair ISD students and parents. The event will feature food, activities and music.
  • Distribution event: Aug. 19 from 9 a.m.-noon
  • Cypress Assistance Ministries, 12930 Cypress North Houston Road, Cypress
  • 281-955-7684. www.cypressassistance.org
  • Donations being accepted until Aug. 18 include heavy-duty clear and regular backpacks, composition notebooks, folders with brackets, wide- and college-ruled notebook paper, markers, crayons and other similar items, and monetary donations.