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Dollar General's Back-to-School Season Offers Big Value with $1 Every Day Items and Convenient Delivery Options
[July 07, 2026]

Dollar General's Back-to-School Season Offers Big Value with $1 Every Day Items and Convenient Delivery Options


Dollar General (NYSE: DG) is supporting families and educators with affordable, practical solutions that help simplify shopping as they get ready for the new school year. With more than 70 back-to-school items priced at $1 or less, the Company is focused on helping customers stretch their budgets while still finding the supplies they need.

"The back-to-school season can put pressure on household and classroom budgets, especially when everything is needed at once," said Steve O'Brien, vice president, division merchandise manager. "Our focus is on offering the essentials customers rely on at affordable prices, including a wide assortment of items at $1 or less, while also making shopping as easy as possible through quick in-store trips and fast, same-day delivery."

With over 21,000 stores across 48 states, Dollar General offers a convenient option for customers looking to shop close to home. Additionally, its low prices on recognizable brands help families and teachers quickly complete their lists.

Teacher Discounts & Sweepstakes

  • Now through September 7, DG is offering 30% off stationery category products for verified teachers. *
  • DG's "Teacher Social Media Sweepstakes" will award 20 educators with a $250 Dollar General gift card. The sweepstakes runs July 15 through August 15 on DG's Instagram, with winners announced August 22. **

Smart Savings & Hot Buys

  • 100% of the items in DG's back-to-school section are offered at last year's everyday low prices - including products from national brands like Crayola®, Elmer's®, Sharpie®, Expo® and BIC®, and private brand items by iMagine®, OfficeHub® and Crafter's Closet®.
  • Discover 70+ back-to-school and stationery items priced at $1 or less, including essentials like folders, pencils and composition books.
  • A selection of backpacks $5 each, available in several colors.
  • Season-long+ savings including $0.50 Crayola® 24 ct. crayons, $1 Crayola® 12 ct. coloring pencils, $1.50 Crayola® 10 ct. markers, $0.50 iMagine® school glue and 3 for $1 iMagine® crayons.
  • Stock up on affordable snacks kids love with "Build the Lunchbox" deals*** including:
    • Fruit snacks including Gushers™, Fruit by the Foot™ and Fruit Roll-Ups™ 2 for $5 and Betty Crocker® Fruit Snacks, Buy 2 Get 1 Free
    • Peanut butter and jelly ingredients from Welch's® and Peter Pan® 2 for $5
    • Cheez-It® 3 for $6 and Lance Crackers 4 for $5

Additional Convenience & Savings

  • Through Dollar General's partnership with TeacherLists, customers can search by zip code to find local school supply lists here and shop more efficiently at DG.
  • Customers can unlock extra savings by signing up for a myDG account, which provides access to DG Digital Coupons.
  • DG offers a $5 off $25 promotion each Saturday, along with additional savings opportunities throughout July.
  • Customers can receive free delivery on one myDG Delivery order using their myDG account, a convenient way to shop for back-to-school essentials without leaving home.

*Teacher 30% off coupon should be available in the user's DG Digital Coupon account approximately 24 to 48 hours after verification. Limit one use per 24-hour period, up to ten total uses during the promotional period.
**No purchase necessary.
***Applicable dates vary. Exclusions apply. See DG app or website for details.
+ 6/21/2026 - 9/8/2026


About Dollar General Corporation

Dollar General Corporation (NYSE: DG) is proud to serve as America's neighborhood general store. Founded in 1939, Dollar General lives its mission of Serving Others every day by providing access to affordable products and services for its customers, career opportunities for its employees, and literacy and education support for its hometown communities. As of May 2, 2025, the Company's 20,582 Dollar General, DG Market, DGX and pOpshelf stores across the United States and Mi Súper Dollar General stores in Mexico provide everyday essentials including food, health and wellness products, cleaning and laundry supplies, self-care and beauty items, and seasonal décor from our high-quality private brands alongside many of the world's most trusted brands such as Coca Cola, PepsiCo/Frito-Lay, General Mills, Hershey, J.M. Smucker, Kraft, Mars, Nestlé, Procter & Gamble and Unilever.


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