Verizon The Cellular Connection: FREE Backpack AND School Supplies (August 1st From Noon-3PM)

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Mark your calendar! On Saturday, August 1st, from Noon-3PM, select Verizon TCC (The Cellular Connection) locations will be giving away a FREE backpack filled with school supplies – limit one per child. Keep in mind that the child must be present to receive a backpack. Be sure to call your local store ahead of time to verify participation in this program.

For more information, check out the TCC Facebook Page and/or TCC Twitter Page.

(Thanks, Savings Done Simply!)

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  1. brandice

    Thank you

    • nicolegammeter

      You are welcome! 🙂

      • Sherrie

        What city is it in

        • nicolegammeter

          It’s at select TCC locations in various cities. Click the link in the above post to check for your closest store. 🙂

  2. Suzy

    Thank you so much!!!

    • nicolegammeter

      You’re so welcome! 🙂

  3. nl

    is this for verizon customers only?

    • nicolegammeter

      Nope! 🙂

  4. Stephanie

    Thank you, this isn’t relevant here but will you please ask people to not go to the stores and hoard all the good deals?
    I went to buy some school supplies and a backpack from office max and the store managers of all the stores in our town said that teachers came in and spent 100$ of dollars and cleaned them out in the first couple hours.
    Its nice to donate, but there others who may not be so poor as to get a donation but they still need these good deals, why they follow this blog.
    Please keep in mind some people won’t take handouts they want to do it themselves and these deals help people do that. Thanks!

    • 1luv

      You can ask the manager to tell u when the next shipment to come. Then call and ask them to hold items if possible. Or price match to a different store.

    • melissa

      Wow! Never heard of that! Of course I have seen stores out of some products when a good deal is going on but all the stores in the town? Can anybody do that? Isn’t there a limit per person even for teachers?

      • Stephanie

        Yes they can! I had paid for the backpack online with instore pickup and the store manager called me to tell me that they had sold out and would have to cancel my order. He sounded upset that the teachers came in a took all of their stock the first day ( not only with that but other items on sale) online there was a limit but apparently no in the store.

        • Eliz

          Manager should’ve pulled your backpack earlier when you ordered. Sounds like he was putting the blame on teachers to deflect blame off him. Not to mention the teachers “hoarding” all the good deals are buying for their class, usually out of their own pocket. They definitely need these deals since they’re taking care of so many kids.

          • dealzgurl

            This post got me to thinking so I googled “back to school giveaways” and variations thereof to identify other places that might be giving out supplies in my area….one resource that came up was United Way….they had a list of places around metro Atlanta that are giving away stuff. I know churches often give away supplies too. Just a thought.

    • Shella Fronzaglio

      Ask for a raincheck form. When the item comes in, you get the sale price as that is put on the form. I usually buy online & have it shipped. It’s usually free, but I’ve never paid more than $5 for shipping & I actually get my items.

      Staples has their own brand of things that are equal quality at a generic price. Just a few tips. Hope they help! Good luck everyone!

  5. everlilyleigh

    I just called to check! No purchase necessary, no stipulations! Just walk in with the child and get a free back pack!

    • NL

      So great Ty!

    • WilliamSha

      This is very exciting, however I’m in Newnan Ga. how do I find out if stores here are participating. I called one store and he stated that this was for online only please email me at kslwilliams@gmail.com i’m out of work and this will help.

  6. Jennifer Griffith Moore

    Not available in California

    • Amani

      I’m in Southern California and I found a store near me participating.

      • m.g.

        Hi! what store is that? We live in Southern California too.

        • keishiagreen

          i need something for school I have nothing

  7. Jessica

    I live in the Pittsburgh, PA area and I just called all of the stores in my area and everyone told me that they are not participating. I am so bummed. Check your local stores first like I did otherwise you maybe disappointed on August 1. 😢😢

  8. Miranda

    Anyone know if Texas does it?

    • savingwife

      I live in TX. but of course no store close where I live…

    • Ksantos128

      I just called my store and they had no idea, the manager is calling to see about it and said he will call me back

      • savingwife

        what part of Texas??

        • M

          I’m in Mansfield Texas and my location is participating.

  9. Erica

    Va or WV? Tia

  10. Kate Robare

    You can click on the link and go to the site where it does a search. Nearest to me was over 50mi away so not really worth it. I’m a mean ol mama and make the kids use what we’ve got around more then brand new everything every year. I can’t afford it! Only one getting new stuff this year is the Kindergartner!

    • Rama

      That’s not mean; it’s using what you have and if it’s in good shape, then why not?!

  11. Mel b

    TCC is a Verizon Indirect agent who operates under the name of TCC or The Cellular Connection. These are not Verizon owned stores and no other Verizon Agents are participating, only TCC’s doors are participating in this offer.

  12. Kellie

    I’m a teacher, and I have been getting the weekly school supply deals. Teachers still have to stick the the limits that everyone else does. I think it’s rather rude to say that “teacher are hoarding it all”. When there are awesome deals, everyone wants them… Teacher or not!

  13. Brittany

    Hello all! This is a indirect agent of verizon wireless! I worked for this company 6 years, no purchase necessary the back packs are in the store when you walk in with school supplies already in them. Please remember we do this for families in need as appreciation for giving back to the community. You can check all store locations (all participate) by going to ecellularconnection.com!

  14. leyla hernandez

    thank you! <3

  15. single mother

    please do this only if your kids are in need for these items. if you can afford it please purchase items on sale as you can see there are deals going on.

  16. Genesis Abril

    I just want to say thank you for posting this for people who don’t have money for school supplies people who struggle to make ends meat who can bearly afford rent this is a blessing thank you I have already stock pile from last year both my teacher will be very blessed this year but thank you for every thing

    • Collin (Mrs. Hip)

      You are so very welcome!

  17. michele fuentes

    Not Available in MARYLAND!

  18. He

    I just called a few Verizon locations near me and they said its with the purchase of a phone that we get a free backpack . Purchase is necessary.

    • nicolegammeter

      The offer above is through TCC locations and does not require a purchase. Did you call a TCC store?

  19. He

    Yes I did . I called the numbers I found from the store locator. They said they are participating but purchase is necessary.

  20. deqounda mosley

    Wish we had this in raleigh.

  21. ma6ina

    do you have to sign up for this event or is it first come first serve?

  22. Teresa

    Where is the location?

  23. Brandy smith

    I have a 4 th n 7 th grader 338-3853

  24. maira s

    does anybody know if their doing that in houston tx. i would really appreciated thanks in advance

  25. john

    hi im john i need stuff for my kids can u holp me with that pleses here my address 1218 E 138 ave aptC just in kast i dont talk to u anagin and here my email taracarommmlol@gmail.com and thats my datgther eamil.

  26. John

    Hi im john I have a 9 and 10 grade and they need this so bad so can you guys make it happen because they need it heres my address 1218 E 138 ave aptC

  27. Marie

    I think this is awsome but upset you have to have child I miss out on this every year cause my children are with there father wish they would change it and maybe say bring in original birth certificate but I want to say thank you for helping others

  28. Cindy

    Where is there a tcc store in Manchester ct?

  29. Gloria dejesus

    A need for my 4 kids

  30. Amanda valdes

    Can i go even if my son os 1 1/2 usarse old can he get on.

  31. Amanda valdes

    My son is a1 1/2year old boy can he get one.

  32. 24lmm

    Is the one in siloam springs arkansas doing it

  33. Jackson Pérez

    Is it gong be in Poteau,Oklahoma too

  34. Zamantha Sanchez

    I would really appreciated & in deed of school supplies..
    I have my daughter 2nd grade, son 6th, nephew 2nd, kindergarten
    Niece pre k
    I honestly don’t know have no job am stay at home mother & would mean a lot to me if you guy’s would bless my family with free school supplies. …

  35. helen

    I have 3 kids I need help

  36. Autumn

    I have a question. My children are with their grandmother until the 6th. Is there anyway I can still receive backpacks for a 4th grader and 1st grader? I really need the help this year. Please and thank you.

  37. mom

    Does it matter how many kids u have

  38. Stacy

    Is this giveaway going to be in Roanoke VA or Salem VA?

  39. Barbara chittum

    Are the free backpack and supplies available in your Tazewell location

    • Barbara chittum

      Tennessee

  40. Sally Lucas

    Does my child is in high school, would she be too old? is it just for elementary kids?

  41. Marily Salinas

    Well that was useless. I called this morning at 9 to verify this information and a man was bery kind letting me know the supplies was not in yet to call again at noon. I did and another rude man answered stating they never arrived and were all sold and still adding people to the list to order more. I dont know why im so different i can not be added to the list. I would have went to the actuak store if it wasnt for the instructions frim yhe first man i spoke with. I can not afford a backpack for my brother

  42. Hernan Salazar

    I went to the store in Store# 3014 City: Omaha Address: 8406 Park Drive Phone: 402-399-0220 and the told me they do not know about this promo. Was this a gimmick or just a awful prank

  43. Megan

    I went to the one in Glen Ellyn and they were very nice. They started promptly at noon and had a grill making hotdogs for everyone too. Great job Verizon.

  44. karen

    we just got ares today! they were super nice and everything! thanks Collin 🙂 I also had my sister in law get one for her kids too.

  45. Sarah young

    I am an unemployed single mother of two little girls in need of school supplies for my kids, any help or suggestions is greatly appreciated. Thank you and God bless!!

  46. Maria Hernandez

    I need help no money pay for school high school no where

  47. Betzabeth

    Need of school supplies please

  48. nighat

    I missed this day and really needed help getting supplies and backpack for my kids any help?

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