Each year, the YMCA of Central Kentucky, in partnership with Fayette County Public Schools, sponsors, and community partners, hosts the annual neighborhood Back to School Rallies.

August 2, 2025
9:30 am – 12:30 pm
The rallies provide elementary, middle and high school students with free full-size backpacks and school supplies. Each site distributes supplies for all grade levels. The Back to School Rallies is an initiative of the Y, which has served as the central coordinator of this event since 2011. Since that time, more than 55,000 backpacks have been given out to children in Central Kentucky communities.
Registration will be in-person, the day of the event
9:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Registration and sign-up
10:30 – 11:30 a.m. – Music, games, food, and more
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Backpack distribution
LOCATIONS 2025
Commonwealth Credit Union
(Drive thru site only)
1425 Louisville Road
Frankfort, KY 40601
Nicholasville YMCA Program Center
220 E. Maple Street
Nicholasville, KY 40356
North Lexington Family YMCA
381 W. Loudoun Ave.
Lexington, KY 40508
Russell Cave Church of Christ
1841 McCullough Drive
Lexington, KY 40511
Shiloh Baptist Church
237 E. Fifth Street
Lexington, KY 40508
Tates Creek Community Center
3460 Campus Way
Lexington, KY 40517
Valley Park
2077 Cambridge Drive
Lexington, KY 4050