Supplies Do More Than Support Learning—They Transform It

At KINF, we’re committed to making sure every student, no matter their background, has the tools they need to learn, grow, and define success on their own terms.

The Need Our Solution Our Impact

The Need

Great learning, like great work, starts with the right tools in hand.

Would you ask a carpenter to build without a hammer? Or a chef to cook without a stove? Every job demands the right tools. Learning deserves nothing less. 

Equip classrooms. Empower Learning.
16 Million Kids.
One Clear Mission.

Did You Know?

KINF serves students across all 50 states and Washington, D.C., focusing on under-resourced classrooms nationwide.

Our Solution

We meet teachers where they’re at —with the supplies and support to level the playing field.

Through our national programs and network of partners, KINF delivers free school supplies to under-resourced schools—directly into the hands of students and teachers. 

Whether it’s a backpack full of essentials, a supply-filled classroom, or crisis response kits after a disaster, we provide support that empowers learning from day one.

Our approach is practical, equitable, and scalable—focused on dignity, access, and long-term impact.

Our Impact

Why Supplies Matter

Supplies aren’t optional—they’re foundational to learning. When students go without, teachers often bear the cost to keep classrooms running.
View Our 2024 Impact Report

What’s In a Number?

Behind every number is a student walking into class feeling ready. A teacher feeling seen. A community better equipped to thrive. In 2024, Kids In Need Foundation together with our national network, supported $43 million in critical resources provided across the country to create nurturing, equitable learning environments.

Every backpack, pencil, and notebook tells a bigger story—of opportunity, equity, and the promise of what’s possible.

Not just for students, but for teachers as well. It’s one less out-of-pocket expense for educators and one more step toward leveling the playing field. Equal access to quality education doesn’t just shape school years—it shapes futures.

When Needs Are Met

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:

99%

Class Preparedness

97%

Class Participation

96%

Interest in Learning

95%

Confidence

94%

Self-Esteem

95%

Social Engagement

For educators, the impact is just as significant. Access to classroom supplies is essential to their ability to:

99%

Create a more equitable learning environment

99%

Meet students’ needs through daily instruction

99%

Focus on other areas of student need

98%

Expand the variety and scope of projects offered

This data makes one thing clear: When students have the supplies they need, and teachers are supported, learning outcomes improve and classrooms thrive.

Stories That Inspire

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