Wireless Zone and Verizon are back with their annual School Rocks Backpack Giveaway, and this year is the biggest one yet! On July 26th at 1pm, head into a participating Wireless Zone or Verizon store to grab a free backpack for your child entering grades K-12 in Fall 2026. A total of 125,000 backpacks will be handed out across 1,300 stores, while supplies last!
Want a shot at something extra? At 48 select stores, 48 lucky students will find a Golden Ruler keychain tucked inside their backpack, which scores them a $250 Visa gift card for school supplies. Use the backpack giveaway site to find a participating location near you. Let us know if your kids score a backpack!






