Beyond the Backpack Empower Students For First Day of School.
For just $25, you can equip a student with a backpack full of essential supplies helping them walk into the classroom confident, prepared, and ready to learn from day one.
The Challenge
When you give to Kids In Need Foundation for Back-to-school time of year you put fresh tools directly into the hands of teachers and students—pencils and notebooks, art supplies and project materials, the everyday essentials that keep learning moving forward. These aren’t just materials; they’re confidence, dignity, and opportunity for every student in the room.
How School Supply Donations Help Students Thrive
A Teacher’s Perspective on Why Back-to-School Support Matters
Every child deserves the opportunity to walk into the classroom feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn. In this video, a dedicated educator shares how school supply donations help create equitable learning environments where every student has the tools they need to participate, grow, and succeed. From crayons and markers to notebooks and classroom essentials, these resources do more than support learning—they build confidence, belonging, and opportunity. Through the support of Kids In Need Foundation and generous donors, teachers can focus on what matters most: helping students discover what they’re capable of.
How We Help
Having The Right Tools Changes Everything
Access to school supplies isn’t just about pencils and paper—it directly affects a student’s ability to learn and thrive. Teachers said that access to essential supplies impacts students in a number of ways.
This data makes one thing clear: When students have the supplies they need learning outcomes improve and students thrive.
99%
Class Preparedness
99%
Class Participation
97%
Self-Esteem
Have questions? We’ve got answers.
From tax info to recurring gifts and supply drives, here’s everything you need to know about supporting students and teachers through your donation.
Yes! Kids In Need Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and your donation is tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law. You can reference our EIN: 82-1078462 when filing your taxes.
Your donation helps provide essential school supplies to students and teachers in under-resourced schools across the country. Through national and local programs—like supply drives, teacher resource centers, and backpack builds—we provide the necessary resources for learners to learn and teachers to teach! Explore our programs:
By supporting one of our key initiatives, you help provide the resources and opportunities that create meaningful, long-term change in classrooms across the country. Sponsor a program below:
Can I make it recurring? Absolutely! By becoming a monthly donor, you help us plan ahead and consistently support students in need throughout the year. Just select the “monthly” option when making your donation online.
Committed to Accountability and Transparency
KINF serves the nation’s most under-resourced schools where 70%+ of students qualify for free/reduced meals.
