Backpacks and Broadband: Comcast Empowers California Students and Families to Kick Off the New School Year

Back-to-school season is in full effect across California. As families gear up with new clothes, supplies, and routines, community organizations and partners like Comcast provide welcoming spaces where students can access tools to succeed in and out of the classroom. These spaces not only ease financial stress for families but also empower students to start the school year with motivation.

Comcast California is proud to help families get connected as they prepare for the 2025-2026 school year. Employees will volunteer at several back-to-school events within our local communities during July and August. From preparing hundreds of backpacks to sharing information about Internet Essentials—which offers high-speed Internet access at home for less than $15 a month to eligible households—our team is proud to support young learners by helping to provide free backpacks, school supplies, and access to resources at these incredible events.

United Way Monterey County Stuff the Bus

United Way Monterey County’s Stuff the Bus is a countywide fundraising drive to provide new school supplies to K-12 students experiencing homelessness or hardship. Supplies are distributed through Family Resource Centers in each school district with support from companies like Comcast. As a proud partner for the past four years, Comcast employees will be onsite on Thursday, July 17th to help assemble backpacks with notebooks, pencils, rulers, and more to help youth prepare to return to school.

Yolo County Children’s Alliance 10th Annual Back-to-School Resource Fair

To support families in Northern California, Comcast is proud to participate in the Yolo County Children’s Alliance 10th Annual Back-to-School Resource Fair on July 26th at River City High School. The beloved annual event provides much-needed school supplies and resources to hundreds of families in West Sacramento.  The Comcast California team will be at the resource fair, connecting with local families and providing information on our affordable internet options.

Sacred Heart Community Service’s Pack-a-Back

Comcast is a proud supporter of Sacred Heart Community Service’s annual Pack-A-Back event on July 29th in San Jose. The annual event supports 4,000 local children from families with low incomes. The Comcast team will be onsite to help students take part in a back-to-school shopping experience. Students select the backpack of their choice and receive grade appropriate supplies for the upcoming school year.

Asian American for Community Involvement Back-to-School Health Fair

The Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI) has built 50 years of trust in the Bay Area community. The upcoming Back-to-School Health Fair is a free event and open to the public on Saturday, August 2nd at the AACI Community Health Center in San Jose. The event supports K-12 students and their families with giveaways, school supplies, health services, free haircuts, food distribution, and more. Comcast is proud to participate in the family-friendly event and provide local families with information on Internet Essentials.

United Way Santa Cruz County Stuff the Bus

For 15 years, United Way Santa Cruz County’s Stuff the Bus has been a cornerstone in the community with assistance for children and families in the area. This year’s event aims to fill over 2,500 backpacks for students to support their success in the upcoming school year. On Saturday, August 2nd, Comcast employees will assemble backpacks with essential supplies to encourage local youth to focus on education, build positive self-esteem, and thrive in the community.

Mo’Magic Back-to-School Celebration and Backpack Giveaway

To celebrate the beginning of a new school year in the San Francisco area, Mo’Magic’s Back-to-School Celebration and Backpack Giveaway offers children and youth, ages 5-18, new backpacks with essential school supplies. The community event takes place on Saturday, August 9th at NOW Hunters Point in San Francisco. In addition to brand new backpacks, the event provides families with access to resources, free food, face paintings, and fun activities for kids. Comcast California employees are excited to fill backpacks with supplies to help students kick off the new school year.

San Bruno Education Foundation’s Back-to-School BBQ

Comcast is thrilled to participate in San Bruno Education Foundation’s Back-to-School BBQ on Friday, August 22nd at Beckner Shelter in San Bruno Park. The local community is invited to start the school year with a free BBQ, music, entertainment, and information on resources to champion a student’s journey at every level. The Comcast team will be in attendance and look forward to connecting with the San Bruno community!