At the Greator Hillsborough County Fair Grounds
215 Sydney Washer Rd, Dover, FL 33527

9am – 1pm
Preregister or walk-ins accepted

Smiling girl child jumping in air with a backpack in her right hand. The Backpack hero day logo is present to the right. The girl is very happy to receive a backpack.

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

10509 Riverview Dr, Riverview FL 33578
Monday - Friday: 9am - 1pm
Thursday Evening Hours: 5pm - 7pm
(813) 540-9880

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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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