Students with their free backpacks posing in front of Longo Toyota Dealership.

Press Releases

How Toyota and Kids In Need Foundation Mark Five Years of Supporting Students Through Big Summer Giveback

July 30, 2026

Through Kids In Need Foundation’s national Supply A Student program, more than 680 Toyota dealerships are helping expand access to essential school supplies for under-resourced students in their communities and across the country.

Little Canada, Minn. (July…

In school art exhibit created with essential school supplies from Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Resource Center Providing Free School Supplies to Minnesota Teachers

Newsletter

Beyond the Backpack: The Ripple Effect of Opportunity | July Newsletter

July 22, 2026

Every student has potential waiting to be discovered. Sometimes, unlocking that potential begins with something as simple as a pencil, a notebook, or the materials that allow a curious idea to take shape.

Last month, Kids In Need…

Bic and Kids In Need Foundation partnering together to get essential school supplies in the hands of children in need

Press Releases

BIC® Launches “Bring Joy, BIC to School” – A National Campaign to Help Bridge the School Supply Gap

July 21, 2026

SHELTON, Conn., May 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — BIC, a world leader in stationery, today launched “Bring Joy, BIC to School,” a multi-faceted, multi-partner campaign to celebrate teachers, support classrooms in need and spread everyday joy through meaningful moments. Kicking off during Teacher…

Smiling Family Shopping for School Supplies

In The News

Essential School Supplies That Give Back

July 21, 2026

Meaningful school moments, like read-a-thons and field trips, create lasting memories for children and strengthen connections between students, parents, and caregivers. Yet families often miss out on these special occasions due to unexpected illnesses and the need to reserve…

Lysol Launches ‘Here for Healthy Schools’ with PTA

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Lysol Launches ‘Here for Healthy Schools’ with PTA

July 14, 2026

From July 13 to July 24, 2026, PTAs at high-need elementary schools serving Grades K-6 can apply for the QTO Grant through National PTA’s website at PTA.org/QTO. Five schools will be selected to receive targeted funding for in-school family activities…

Lisa Ann Walter opens up about Abbott Elementary, stand-up and her mission to help teachers

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Lisa Ann Walter opens up about Abbott Elementary, stand-up and her mission to help teachers

July 14, 2026

Teachers who can’t make it to a tour stop still have a shot at free supplies. Through BIC2School.com, educators can register for a chance to have classroom essentials shipped directly to them. The Supply Ride is part of BIC’s broader…

WWE Summer Slam partnered with Kids In Need Foundation Logo

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WWE SummerSlam Teacher Supply Drive Kick Off

July 9, 2026

WWE Superstars are teaming up with Minnesota Sports & Events, Mall of America®, Blaze Credit Union, and the Kids In Need Foundation to help fill classrooms across the state ahead of SummerSlam.

Join us at Mall of America…

Students receive essential school supplies through Toyota’s Big Summer Giveback with Kids In Need Foundation.

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Kids In Need Foundation Survey Reveals School Supplies Are Essential to Student Confidence, Belonging, and Participation

July 7, 2026

For many students, the first day of school is shaped by more than academics. It is also influenced by whether they have the resources needed to feel prepared, included and ready to participate in learning.

According to Kids…