Event snapshot

Everything at a glance

DateSaturday, August 8, 2026

Backpack pickup8:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Free laundry7:00 AM – Noon

Location6604 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77035

Who it servesLocal families with school-age kids across Southwest Houston.

What to bringJust your family. Bring detergent if you'd like to wash. No income forms needed.

RegistrationOpen — pre-register for a 30-minute pickup window.

What your family gets

500 backpacks for local kids — plus free laundry all morning.

500 free backpacks with school supplies, for kids of all grades.

FREE washes & dryers 7 AM–Noon — unlimited loads per family. Bring detergent.

Quick timed pickup windows so families aren't waiting in the August heat.

Cool indoors, water, and a friendly bilingual team. Family-welcome.

No income forms. No judgment. No complicated process. Se habla español.

Register for a free backpack

Free and open to local families. Register early so we can assign your family a 30-minute pickup window — it helps everyone avoid long lines in the August heat. If we fill up, you'll join the waitlist with first priority next time.

One registration per family.

Parent / guardian first name *Parent / guardian last name *

ZIP code *Preferred pickup time

Your kids

One line per child so we can pack the right backpack and shirt size for each kid.

Child 1

First name *Last name *

Age *Grade (this fall) *Shirt size *

Mobile phone *Email *

We use your phone and email to confirm your registration, send your backpack pass, and text your pickup-window reminder.

Yes — keep me posted about Wash Bodega community events by text and email (including my pickup-window reminder). Msg & data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. Optional — not required to get a backpack.

Photos and video may be taken at this public community event. Your info stays with Wash Bodega × Reach One 713. We never sell it.

Charitable donations are made to Reach One 713 (501(c)(3), EIN 85-1291895) and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Wash Bodega hosts and sponsors events; it does not collect charitable donations.

Free laundry, all morning

7:00 AM – Noon

The backpack giveaway and the free laundry are both real — and they're separate. Come wash while you wait for your pickup window.

Free washers and dryers from 7:00 AM to Noon — no cost during the event window.
Bring your own detergent. We cover the machines; you bring the soap.
Come early — machines are first-come and fill up fast on event mornings.
Unlimited loads per family during the window, subject to machine availability and event flow.

Event day flow

How the morning runs

Arrive during your assigned pickup window so the line stays short.

7:00 AM
Free laundry begins — washers & dryers are on us.
8:00 AM
Backpack pickup windows begin.
8:00–11:30 AM
Timed 30-minute pickup windows — arrive during your assigned time.
12:00 PM
Event closes and the free laundry window ends.

Sponsor a classroom

Sponsor 5, 10, or 25 backpacks — or give any amount.

Your sponsorship buys backpacks and supplies for local kids — and puts your business in front of the Southwest Houston families you serve every day.

Most impact

$500

Community Champion

Sponsors 25 backpacks

Name/logo on all event signage and social media.

$200

Neighborhood Leader

Sponsors 10 backpacks

Name recognized at the event and on social media.

$100

Block Supporter

Sponsors 5 backpacks

Name listed on event materials.

Any amount

Friend of the Community

Every $20 fills a backpack

Every dollar goes directly toward a child's backpack.

Prefer to give in-kind?

We welcome donated goods and services, too:

School supplies (shop our Walmart registry)
Water & snacks
Printing
Tents & signage
Volunteer support

Shop the Walmart supply registry

Items ship straight to Reach One 713 for the drive.

What sponsors get

Recognition on this event page
Recognition on event-day signage
A social media thank-you post
An invitation to send your team as volunteers
Real community goodwill in Southwest Houston
Optional logo placement where appropriate

Become a sponsor Ask about the $7.13 Donor Drive Donate through Reach One 713 Download the sponsorship letter (PDF)

The $7.13 Donor Drive

Give $7.13 for the 713.

Can't sponsor a full tier? A few dollars still fills a backpack. Give $7.13 — or whatever you can — and share it with one friend in the 713.

Donate to Reach One 713 Share the drive

Volunteer

Pick a role and a shift. Morning shifts run about 7 AM–Noon; come for an hour or stay all morning. Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes, and we'll handle water and snacks. Bilingual helpers are especially welcome — and every volunteer gets clear instructions before event day.

Check-in

Greeter / line support

Backpack distribution

Cooling / water station

Bilingual helper

Kids' corner

Photo / social

Setup & teardown

Where & when

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM· 6604 W Bellfort Ave, Houston, TX 77035

Get directions

Questions & answers

Who can get a backpack?

Any local family with school-age kids. It's free and first-come by registration — no income forms, no questions.

Do I have to register?

Registration is strongly encouraged — it reserves your family a pickup time and helps us avoid running out. Walk-ups welcome while supplies last.

What if I don't get a spot?

Register anyway — if we reach 500, you'll join the waitlist with first priority if more backpacks come in or at our next event. Walk-ups are welcome while supplies last.

Is the laundry really free?

Yes — free washes and dryers from 7 AM to Noon, unlimited loads per family. Just bring your own detergent.

Do I need to bring detergent?

Yes, please bring your own detergent. The washers and dryers are free during the event window — you just bring the soap.

¿Se habla español?

Sí. We'll have bilingual greeters and helpers all morning.

Where do I park?

At Wash Bodega, 6604 W Bellfort Ave. Follow volunteer signs; please don't block the drive lanes.

Can I sponsor supplies instead of money?

Absolutely. The easiest way is our public Walmart registry — pick any item and it ships straight to Reach One 713 for the drive (the registry button is in the Sponsor section above). Other in-kind donations like water, snacks, printing, tents, and signage are welcome too — tell us in the sponsor form and we'll coordinate.

How does my business sponsor the drive?

Download the sponsorship letter in the Sponsor section — it has the levels ($500 Community Champion, $200 Neighborhood Leader, $100 Block Supporter, or any amount; every $20 fills a backpack) and how to give. Checks are payable to Reach One 713, or write us through the sponsor form and we'll arrange pickup or digital payment.

Are donations tax-deductible?

Charitable donations are made to Reach One 713, a 501(c)(3) (EIN 85-1291895), and are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Wash Bodega hosts and sponsors the event but does not collect charitable donations.

Who runs the donation process?

Reach One 713, our nonprofit partner, handles all charitable donations. Wash Bodega hosts and sponsors the event and provides the space and free laundry.

Can businesses send volunteers?

Yes — sponsoring businesses and local teams are welcome to volunteer on event day. Fill out the volunteer form or ask in the sponsor form, and we'll share roles and shift details.

Will photos or video be taken?

This is a public community event, so photos and video may be taken for recap and thank-you posts. Let a volunteer know if you'd prefer not to be photographed and we'll respect it.

Register a backpack Sponsor or donate

Who's behind this

A neighborhood business and a local nonprofit

Host & sponsor

Wash Bodega

Your neighborhood laundromat on W Bellfort. We host the event, provide the space, and cover the free laundry.

Nonprofit partner · 501(c)(3)

Reach One 713

Our 501(c)(3) partner (EIN 85-1291895) led by Bobby Martell Rouse. Reach One 713 receives and manages all charitable donations.