NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All NewsAugust 10, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County families face record costs for back-to-school supplies
Families in the Tampa Bay area, including Hillsborough County, are experiencing record-high expenses for school supplies as the new academic year begins. This financial pressure impacts thousands of households preparing their students for the return to the classroom.
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The rising cost of school supplies directly impacts the household budgets of families in Hillsborough County as they prepare for the start of the academic year.
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organizationNational Retail Federation“Projects record national back-to-school spending of $43 billion.”locationTampa Bay“The broader region experiencing the trend of rising back-to-school costs.”organizationBullard Family Foundation“Provided 30,000 backpacks and school supplies to local families.”organizationWalmart“Mentioned as a source for sales events.”locationHillsborough County“The primary location where students are returning to school and families are fac”personThaddeus Bullard“Partnered with the school district to provide 30,000 backpacks and supplies.”organizationTarget“Mentioned as a source for sales events.”organizationAmazon“Mentioned as a source for sales events.”personVan Ayres“Stated that community support is a priority for helping families with school cos”organizationPricewaterhouseCoopers“Estimated back-to-school spending per family approaching $1,000.”