An Eight-Year Partnership Transforming Classrooms Nationwide

For eight years, Five Below has been an essential partner in Kids In Need Foundation’s mission (KINF) to ensure every student has access to the supplies, confidence, and opportunities they need to engage in a quality education. Guided by the shared belief that every child deserves the tools to dream big, Five Below and their customers have consistently delivered large-scale support that reaches students and teachers across the country.

Impact at a Glance

• 2.8 million+ backpacks (that’s over $14 million!) donated from customers since 2018
• 579,000 backpacks donated in 2025
• Support reaching teachers and students nationwide

Five Below’s contributions directly fuel key KINF programs—including Teacher Resource Centers and Supply A Student—ensuring classrooms remain stocked and teachers receive the support they need throughout the year.

Standing with Teachers – All Year Long

Beyond donations, Five Below champions the moments that matter most to educators:

• Teacher Appreciation Month
• Grand Opening Week
• Seasonal and mid-year classroom support
• Back-to-School teacher discounts

This ongoing commitment supports educators who too often pay out-of-pocket to create meaningful classroom experiences for their students.

A Partner Committed to Joyful Learning

“From providing backpacks for children in need to supporting teachers who often spend their own money on creating great classroom experiences, Five Below is focused on supporting a fun, inspiring learning environment that helps unlock educational opportunities for every student.”
— John Caruso, Vice President of Brand Marketing, Five Below

Creating Lasting Impact, Together

Five Below’s generosity is at work in classrooms across the country. With every backpack, kit, and touchpoint, they help make learning accessible, joyful, and possible for students and the teachers who guide them.

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Join the Mission

Every day, teachers show up for their students with passion, creativity, and dedication—but too many of them are doing it without the supplies they need to create the learning environments their students deserve. No teacher should have to choose between giving their students the best education possible and paying out of pocket for basic classroom materials.

Your company can help change that at scale.

Through a partnership with Kids In Need Foundation, your organization can:

• Activate employees in meaningful, high-impact volunteer experiences
• Deliver essential supplies to under-resourced classrooms nationwide
• Advance education equity in the communities where your employees live and work
• Drive measurable social impact aligned with your CSR and ESG goals

A single corporate commitment can fill thousands of backpacks, stock entire classrooms, and remind teachers they are not alone. When companies invest in educators, they strengthen communities, support future talent, and help ensure every child has the opportunity to learn with confidence.

Join us in creating equitable learning environments—one classroom, one community, and one employee activation at a time.