Backpacks and Blue Jeans is on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025 in the First Baptist Church gymnasium from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

This event is for the families of children who reside in Aransas County, Texas and will be attending Rockport-Fulton School District in Fall 2025 in grades Pre-K through 12th. Many community organizations will be on-site as well to share information and opportunities for you and your family.

Backpacks & Blue Jeans is a ministry of First Baptist Church of Rockport.  It was started in 2009 by a concerned church member, who felt every child should start the new school year off with at least one set of new clothes.

Since that time Backpacks & Blue Jeans has grown into a community effort with other churches and community groups participating to make sure that every child in the county gets a good start each year.  Each eligible student receives a new backpack and either a new set of clothes or a gift card for school supplies and/or clothes.

This event and all associated clothes and backpacks are free. Some quantities are limited, however, and are reserved by ticket on a first come first served basis.