Registration is currently open for the Tarrant County Back to School Roundup from June 10th – July 5th! Keep reading below to view the guidelines and requirements, and forms!
Families must pre-register for the event on Friday, August 2nd. To qualify and register for free school supplies, families must register online HERE, show proof they live in Tarrant County and meet the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines. Listed below are ways to show proof of qualification.
Families will receive an email confirmation that they will present the day of the event to gain admission into the event.
The person who pre‑registers is not required to attend Roundup. In fact, the email confirmation can be sent with any person to pick up the school supplies.
Here’s what you will need to register:
Families must show 3 documents along with their completed registration form to qualify for school supplies. A picture ID, proof of Tarrant County residency and proof they meet the 2024 Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Examples of what can be used for Picture ID:
You may use any one of the following:
- Texas state driver’s license
- Texas state identification card
- Military identification card
- Foreign consulate-issued identification (i.e. Matricula Consular)
- School, Employer work identification card
- Church ID card
Examples of what can used for Proof of Tarrant County Residency
You may use any one of the following:
- April, May, or June 2024 utility bill (electricity, water, phone or gas) showing applicant name and current address.
- Mail sent to applicant showing applicant name and current address, with a postmark from either April, May, June 2024
- Letter from landlord or apartment management company, on company letterhead, indicating proof of residency during April, May, or June 2024
Examples of what can used for Proof of Income
Families applying for free school supplies must meet 2024 Federal Income HHS Poverty Guidelines. You may present any of the following:
- Paycheck stubs from April, May, or June 2024
- Letter dated in April, May, or June 2024 on agency or company letterhead from an employer, welfare office, caseworker, or Social Security Administration Office indicating annual income and signed by an agent of the company or agency. Letter must include contact phone number for verification
- Letter or card showing participation or enrollment in Medicaid, SNAP, unemployment, disability or school free lunch program