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Kids In Need Foundation helps create equitable learning spaces through the distribution of supplies and resources, investing in teachers and students in underserved schools. With the belief that every child in America should have equal opportunity and resources to engage in a quality education, Kids In Need Foundation focuses its programs and initiatives on teachers and students most under-resourced, those where 70 percent or more of the enrolled students are eligible for free or reduced-cost meals through the National School Lunch Program. In 2023, through its programs, National Network of Resource Centers, and coast-to-coast local partners, Kids In Need Foundation and our national network supported over 4 million students and 200,000 teachers in 13,000 under-resourced schools, distributing more than $42 million in free school supplies and classroom resources nationwide at no cost to schools or teachers.
Media Inquiries
If you are a member of the media, please contact our Senior Director of Government and Public Relations Rashelle Oxborough with all inquiries.
Other questions? Email us at info@kinf.org
Who We Are
In 2023
How You Can Help
The Supply A Student program provides students with a new backpack filled with essential school supplies. This allows students to be prepared and confident to attack the upcoming school year. Individual donors and financial partners can choose to provide backpacks to students at all levels, including a single class or the entire school. It's more than just a backpack.
The Supply A Teacher program supports educators by covering the costs of classroom materials, allowing teachers to focus on delivering engaging lessons without personal expense. Donors can choose to fund a teacher, an entire school, or even a whole school district. This initiative ensures that teachers have the resources they need to inspire and educate effectively, making a significant impact on students' learning experiences.
The National Network of Resource Centers presented by Dixon Ticonderoga Company provides teachers nationwide the opportunity to ‘shop’ for school supplies and classroom essentials free of charge. Members of the Network give teachers the ability to focus on the students’ education journey, rather than what they are missing in the classroom.
The RISE program provides learning resources for students and teachers in rural and indigenous communities. Students in these areas have difficulty accessing equitable educational opportunities. By utilizing its national logistics platform, distribution network, bulk procurement capabilities, and educational system connections, the Kids in Need Foundation effectively reaches and supports underserved areas.
