Event Overview
James Coleman’s 7th Annual Backpack Giveaway Returns to Tallahassee!
On Saturday, July 25, 2026, former FSU fullback and current sports podcast host James Coleman will return to his hometown of Tallahassee to host his 5th Annual Backpack Giveaway!
The event will take place at Bond Elementary School, where Coleman will be on-site distributing backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary and middle school students preparing for the upcoming school year. A proud product of Tallahassee’s south side, Coleman remains deeply committed to giving back to the community that shaped him.
A special thank you to Skyline Xpress and all of our amazing sponsors whose generosity helps make this impactful event possible. Your support is helping students head back to school equipped and empowered!
- Event Location: Bond Elementary School | 2204 Saxon Street,
- Tallahassee, FL 32310
- Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- For questions, please contact us at (850) 273-6018 or info@christiephilanthropy.com
- It is mandatory that all participants stay in their vehicles
- Please note the following:
- Registration is required to receive a backpack.
- 3 registrations per household
- Please register each child individually
- Backpacks will be issued on a first come first serve basis for those who have registered