Cornerstone Church to Host Free School Uniform Event for OBES Students

R. Ken Cooper • June 14, 2026

The event offers free uniforms, shoes, backpacks, and more for Orange Beach Elementary students

Cornerstone Church in Orange Beach

Orange Beach, Ala. — (OBA) —  Orange Beach Elementary School is preparing for its third annual Free Uniform Shop, offering local families the chance to stock up on school supplies at no cost. The event is open to all Orange Beach Elementary School students. Organizers are providing a wide range of items, including uniforms, shoes, and backpacks. The free shop has become an annual tradition for families in the Orange Beach community.


The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Church, 4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach. The church was formerly known as Orange Beach Community Church. Families are encouraged to arrive within the event window to browse available items.


Students can pick up OBES-approved uniform pieces, shoes, backpacks, lunchboxes, jackets, and other school essentials. All items are free of charge for Orange Beach Elementary School students. Organizers want to ensure every child starts the new school year prepared and ready to learn.


Community members who would like to support the effort can still donate. Organizers are accepting clean, gently used, or like-new OBES-approved uniform items and school accessories. Donation bins are available outside Cornerstone Church for drop-off.



The event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cornerstone Church, 4773 Bay Circle, Orange Beach. The church was formerly known as Orange Beach Community Church. Families are encouraged to arrive within the event window to browse available items.


Students can pick up OBES-approved uniform pieces, shoes, backpacks, lunchboxes, jackets, and other school essentials. All items are free of charge for Orange Beach Elementary School students. Organizers want to ensure every child starts the new school year prepared and ready to learn.


Community members who would like to support the effort can still donate. Organizers are accepting clean, gently used, or like-new OBES-approved uniform items and school accessories. Donation bins are available outside Cornerstone Church for drop-off.


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