The city of Lompoc will hold a Backpack Giveaway for the 2026-27 school year. Organized by city employees, the initiative aims to support Lompoc’s K-12 students as they enter the upcoming academic year.

Community members may enter a K-12 student for the giveaway through Thursday, Aug. 6. Nominations must be submitted during regular business hours, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, at Lompoc City Hall, 100 Civic Center Plaza.

There is no cost to submit a nomination.

Recipients will be selected through a random drawing, and winners will be notified by telephone on Friday, Aug. 7.

Employees of the Treasury and Utility Billing Division proposed the Backpack Giveaway and all departments supported the initiative.

“All school supplies, resources and backpacks included in the giveaway were donated by city employees,” the city said. “Staff also volunteered to assemble the many backpacks, noting the meaningful, widespread impact this year’s giveaway will have on the community.”




For more information, contact Emily Prueitt, public information officer, at e_prueitt@ci.lompoc.ca.us.