FORT MYERS, Fla. - TelAve -- s families across Southwest Florida prepare for the upcoming school year, Goodwill Southwest Florida is helping make the process more affordable with its annual Back-to-School shopping event, set for July 17–19 at all area stores.

During the three-day event, Goodwill Southwest Florida retail stores will feature a dedicated section stocked with back-to-school essentials, including uniforms, school shoes and sneakers, backpacks, lunch bags and other supplies. Items are conveniently organized to make shopping faster and easier for busy families.

With parents now spending an estimated $850 to $890 per household on K-12 school supplies, the cost of preparing for a new school year continues to rise. Expenses are increasingly driven by technology needs, popular fashion trends and detailed classroom supply lists. As a result, many families are starting their back-to-school shopping earlier to spread out costs and reduce last-minute stress.

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Goodwill Southwest Florida offers a practical solution through secondhand shopping, allowing families to save money while still finding quality items.

Shopping secondhand provides several key benefits, including significant savings on brand-name clothing, flexibility as children quickly outgrow items and an opportunity to make more sustainable choices. Thrifting also supports personal style, with unique and vintage finds that help students stand out.

Shoppers can get the most out of their thrift experience by choosing versatile basics like khakis, cardigans and T-shirts, pieces that can be easily mixed and matched throughout the school year. Donating gently used items before shopping is another simple step that creates space at home while supporting Goodwill's mission.

Every purchase and donation at Goodwill Southwest Florida helps fund local programs that provide job training, education and support services, strengthening the community as a whole.

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With rising costs and growing demands, Goodwill Southwest Florida's Back-to-School event provides a budget-friendly way for families to prepare for the school year while making a positive impact.

About Goodwill Southwest Florida

Goodwill Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization that is committed to serving people with disabilities and disadvantages by offering life-changing opportunities to achieve independence.  They have been providing services to people with disabilities and disadvantages since 1966 in five counties of Southwest Florida: Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Glades & Hendry counties. For more information on how Goodwill SWFL positively impacts the community, visit https://goodwillswfl.org/.