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# Kids In Need Foundation

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## Pages

- [Home](https://www.kinf.org/) - Kids In Need Foundation delivers school supplies to under-resourced students and teachers. 2 of 3 students start school without them-donate today to help.
- [Our Partners](https://www.kinf.org/who-we-are/our-partners) - Our work wouldn’t be possible without the incredible commitment of our partners. These organizations have gone above and beyond—championing educational equity, empowering teachers, and equipping students with the tools they need to succeed.
- [TEACHER INSIGHT SURVEY](https://www.kinf.org/teacher-insight-report) - A single teacher can impact more than 3,000 students over the course of a career. Every year, Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) asks educators to share what they're experiencing in their classrooms. Their insights help shape our programs, partnerships and initiatives so we can better support students and teachers in underserved schools. "Access to supplies
- [Contact Us](https://www.kinf.org/contact-us) - Get in touch with Kids In Need Foundation about donations, supply drives, programs, or partnerships. Reach our team in Little Canada, MN.
- [KINF Impact](https://www.kinf.org/impact/kinf-impact) - See how Kids In Need Foundation supported 2.7 million students with school supplies in 2025—and the difference it makes in under-resourced classrooms.
- [Mission & Vision](https://www.kinf.org/who-we-are/mission-vision) - Kids In Need Foundation ensures students and teachers in under-resourced schools have the supplies they need to learn and thrive. Learn about our mission.
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://www.kinf.org/frequently-asked-questions) - Answers about donations, volunteering, tax deductions, and how Kids In Need Foundation provides school supplies to under-resourced students and teachers.
- [Corporate Partnerships](https://www.kinf.org/how-to-help/corporate-partnerships) - Partner with Kids In Need Foundation through product donations, sponsorships, and cause marketing to help supply students and teachers nationwide.
- [Volunteer](https://www.kinf.org/how-to-help/volunteer) - Volunteer to sort, pack, and distribute school supplies for students and teachers. Find volunteer opportunities with Kids In Need Foundation near you.
- [Host A Supply Drive](https://www.kinf.org/how-to-help/host-a-supply-drive) - Run a school supply drive for Kids In Need Foundation with a free toolkit-ideas, checklists, and a supply list to rally your community for students who need it.
- [National Network](https://www.kinf.org/programs/national-network) - KINF's National Network of Teacher Resource Centers gives educators free school supplies nationwide. Find a resource center near you.
- [Teacher Resource Center MN](https://www.kinf.org/programs/teacher-resource-center-mn) - The Minnesota Teacher Resource Center offers free school supplies at no cost to eligible educators. See if you qualify and register to shop for your classroom.
- [Supply A Teacher](https://www.kinf.org/programs/supply-a-teacher) - Support a teacher with a box of essential classroom supplies. Your gift stocks a high-need classroom for a full semester. Donate to Kids In Need Foundation today.
- [Donate Product](https://www.kinf.org/how-to-help/donate-product) - Have new school supplies or products to give? Donate in-kind product to Kids In Need Foundation and help stock classrooms in under-resourced schools.
- [Donate](https://www.kinf.org/donate) - Your gift puts school supplies in the hands of students and teachers who need them most. $25 equips one student. Donate to Kids In Need Foundation today.
- [BeyondTheBackpack](https://www.kinf.org/backtoschool) - Donate back-to-school supplies to under-resourced students. Just $25 gives one student a full backpack. Rated 4 stars by Charity Navigator. Give today.
- [BackPackBuild](https://www.kinf.org/backpackbuild-support) - Here's everything you need to plan for, set up, and run your Backpack Build! 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
- [Supply A Student](https://www.kinf.org/programs/supply-a-student) - It's more than just a backpack. It's a foundation for learning, belonging, and success. The Supply A Student program equips students with new backpacks full of school supplies, helping improve preparedness, confidence, and participation. Donors and partners can support students at any level–from a single class to an entire school–making a direct impact on educational
- [Careers](https://www.kinf.org/careers) - We offer extensive health insurance benefits with access to robust health insurance plans from leading carriers, so employees have the coverage they need. We also offer voluntary benefits plus perks such as pet insurance and accident insurance for greater financial protection as well as access to discounts and corporate rates on top brands through TriNet
- [Partner With Us](https://www.kinf.org/forms/partner-with-us) - Start a Conversation Please complete this form if you are interested in building a corporate partnership with Kids In Need Foundation.
- [Plan Your Build](https://www.kinf.org/forms/plan-your-build) - Plan your Backpack Build Complete this form if you are a group or company interested in planning and supporting a backpack build event.
- [News](https://www.kinf.org/who-we-are/news)
- [Cause Marketing](https://www.kinf.org/cause-marketing) - High-Impact Cause Marketing Opportunities We’ll work with you to customize an approach that fits your brand and engages your customers: Start the Conversation Please complete this form if you are interested in building a corporate partnership with Kids In Need Foundation.
- [Our Partners 2025](https://www.kinf.org/who-we-are/our-partners-2025) - Our work wouldn’t be possible without the incredible commitment of our partners. In 2025, these organizations have gone above and beyond—championing educational equity, empowering teachers, and equipping students with the tools they need to succeed.
- [Toyota](https://www.kinf.org/toyota) - Toyota has partnered with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) for the fifth annual Big Summer Giveback, a nationwide initiative that helps students start the school year equipped with the essential school supplies they need to learn and thrive. Through KINF's national Supply A Student program, more than 680 Toyota dealerships are supporting under-resourced students in their local communities and across
- [Media Kit](https://www.kinf.org/media-kit) - Boiler Plate Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) works to create equitable learning spaces by distributing supplies and resources to teachers and students in underserved schools, where 70% or more of students qualify for free or reduced-cost meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). By investing in teachers and students, our programs deliver focused, practical
- [Freddy's](https://www.kinf.org/freddys)
- [Our Team](https://www.kinf.org/who-we-are/our-team)
- [BIC 2 SCHOOL](https://www.kinf.org/bic2school)
- [Invoice](https://www.kinf.org/invoice) - Use this form to submit your invoice payment to the Kids In Need Foundation. Please be sure to enter your invoice number in the "Invoice No." field. For any questions regarding your invoice payment, please contact accounting@kinf.org.
- [BIG SUMMER GIVEBACK](https://www.kinf.org/big-summer-giveback)
- [Teacher Appreciation Giveaway 2026](https://www.kinf.org/taw2026) - Happy Teacher Appreciation Week This Giveaway is closed. Winner's will be contacted via provided Email Winner’s information will be shared with the corresponding prize partners—Yoobi, Shane Co., Five Below, and Freddy’s—solely for the purpose of prize fulfillment.
- [Annual Teacher Survey](https://www.kinf.org/forms/annualteachersurvey)
- [Second Responder - Partner With Us](https://www.kinf.org/forms/second-responder-partner-with-us)
- [Matching Gift](https://www.kinf.org/matching-gift) - Matching Gift and Volunteer Grant information provided by 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.
- [Submit to Download](https://www.kinf.org/downloadfivebelowcasestudy)
- [Ready, Set, Restock Forum](https://www.kinf.org/rsr-event) - Help bridge the gap for students. Thursday January 22, 2026 | 1-3 PM | Kids In Need Foundation HQ | Little Canada, MN
- [Ready, Set, Restock](https://www.kinf.org/partners-ready-set-restock) - Together, we can ensure teachers have what they need to keep inspiring, and every student has the tools to keep reaching higher. When classrooms are replenished, confidence grows, creativity thrives, and learning continues without pause. Our Mission At Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), we believe every child deserves access to the essential tools that make
- [Register to Shop](https://www.kinf.org/forms/sign-up-to-shop) - Fill out the form below to register to shop at the Teacher Resource Center in Little Canada, Minnesota. You’ll need to provide: Your full name Your school-issued email address The name of your school (primary location if you work at more than one) Your position/title, or the grade level of students you serve Once approved, you’ll
- [ReadySetRestockEvent](https://www.kinf.org/readysetrestockevent)
- [Ready, Set, Restock](https://www.kinf.org/ready-set-restock) - Your gift today restocks a student or classroom—and reignites possibility. Use the form below to make your donation and help teachers and students alike finish the school year strong.
- [Financials](https://www.kinf.org/financials) - Demonstrating Our Impact At Kids In Need Foundation, every dollar matters—because every dollar fuels opportunity. We’re committed to transparency and accountability, ensuring that resources entrusted to us go directly toward putting essential school supplies into the hands of students and teachers who need them most. Financial Statements Form 990s
- [Join Us](https://www.kinf.org/joinus) - Sign up for our newsletter
- [Crown a Classroom](https://www.kinf.org/crown-a-classroom)
- [RISE](https://www.kinf.org/programs/rural-and-indigenous-school-equity) - Tailored Support. Lasting Impact. Through community-driven partnerships, the RISE initiative delivers tailored resources to address systemic barriers and ensure students and teachers in under-resourced regions have what they need to thrive. RISE: Rural and Indigenous School Equity initiative is committed to creating lasting impact in rural and Indigenous communities by addressing the unique challenges their
- [Impact Stories](https://www.kinf.org/impact/impact-stories) - With a national network of resource centers and thousands of volunteers, KINF stocks classrooms across the U.S.—equipping students with the tools they need to belong, learn, and thrive.
- [Product Donation Form](https://www.kinf.org/how-to-help/donate-product/product-donation-form) - Ready to Donate Product? Please fill out the donation form below. Every donation helps us provide essential school supplies to students and teachers in under-resourced communities across the country!
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.kinf.org/privacy-policy) - Effective: 8/5/2020 The Kids In Need Foundation (“KINF”) respects the privacy of our donors and is committed to safeguarding the information that is shared with us. Below are details regarding the information we collect from our donors, and its usage. Information we collect We collect the following contact and donation information from all our donors,
- [Impact](https://www.kinf.org/impact)
- [Host A Fundraiser](https://www.kinf.org/how-to-help/host-a-fundraiser) - Make giving fun and impactful by starting a team fundraiser. Whether it's your coworkers, sorority, neighborhood crew, or close friends, come together to raise funds for students and schools in need. From supporting one student to outfitting an entire classroom, every dollar counts. We’ll create a personalized, co-branded fundraising portal just for you—and our Online
- [Ways To Get Involved](https://www.kinf.org/how-to-help/ways-to-get-involved) - Help us secure access to quality education for future generations. Become part of the solution by helping equip teachers and students with the tools for learning, growth, and opportunity. 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
- [Fundraising](https://www.kinf.org/how-to-help/fundraising) - Together, We Make Learning Possible Every day, teachers in under-resourced schools show up with passion and dedication—often without the essential supplies their students need to thrive. At Kids In Need Foundation, we believe that no educator should have to buy materials out of their own pocket, and no student should have to go without. When
- [Backpack Builds](https://www.kinf.org/programs/supply-a-student/backpack-builds) - We offer pre-assembled backpacks filled with essential school supplies that are delivered to qualifying schools, or delivery of bulk supplies to groups wanting to sponsor backpacks. We encourage groups to add a personal touch by adding a handwritten uplifting note to each student recipient. Backpack builds offer a tangible way to connect your team and
- [Thank You!](https://www.kinf.org/forms/thank-you) - Thank you so much for contacting us! We'll be in touch with you soon.
- [Thank you for subscribing!](https://www.kinf.org/forms/thank-you-for-subscribing) - You'll receive regular updates about: Student and teacher success stories from across the nation Upcoming volunteer opportunities in your area Ways to maximize your impact through giving Exclusive invites to KINF events and initiatives Don't see our email? Check your spam folder and add us to your contacts so you never miss an update.
- [Sign Up to Volunteer](https://www.kinf.org/forms/sign-up-to-volunteer)
- [RISE - Partner With Us](https://www.kinf.org/forms/rise-partner-with-us)
- [How do I know if I qualify to shop?](https://www.kinf.org/forms/how-do-i-know-if-i-qualify-to-shop) - You must work at a school where 50% or more of students are eligible for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). If you're unsure whether your school qualifies, fill out this form, and we'll be happy to confirm your eligibility.
- [Become a TRC Sponsor](https://www.kinf.org/forms/become-a-trc-sponsor) - When you support the TRC, you’re giving teachers more than supplies. You’re giving them peace of mind, freedom from financial strain, and the ability to focus on what matters most: their students. The impact is immediate and tangible—felt in classrooms, celebrated by teachers, and carried forward in the lives of students. Together, we can build
- [Forms](https://www.kinf.org/forms)
- [Second Responder](https://www.kinf.org/programs/second-responder) - Helping Classrooms Rebuild After Disaster While first responders address urgent needs like shelter and safety, Second Responder focuses on what comes next: restoring access to education. Through Kids In Need Foundation’s National Network of Resource Centers, we provide essential supplies and support to help classrooms recover and students and teachers rebuild a sense of stability,
- [Case Studies](https://www.kinf.org/case-studies) - For the last three years, Chipotle has leveraged its Round Up for Real Change feature on its app and website to support under-resourced teachers and students with essential school supplies as they return to school for a new year. In 2021 and 2022, throughout the campaign, guests had the option to round up their order
- [Employee Engagement](https://www.kinf.org/toyota/employee-engagement) - Engagement Options When employees give their time and energy to support Kids In Need Foundation, they’re helping ensure every child has the tools to learn and thrive. From hands-on volunteering to fundraising, there’s a way for every team to get involved. Build backpacks. Support students. Bring your employees together for a high-energy, team-building event where
- [Sign Up To Volunteer](https://www.kinf.org/how-to-help/volunteer/sign-up-to-volunteer)
- [Honor Roll](https://www.kinf.org/honor-roll) - With the goal of serving 10 million students and 500,000 teachers in under-resourced schools each year by 2025, there is much work to be done, inspiring a new level of commitment to education for our partners: Kids In Need Foundation's Honor Roll. Honor Roll-level collaborators have stepped up at the highest level to ensure students
- [Program Sponsorships](https://www.kinf.org/program-sponsorships) - The Supply A Student Program champions educational engagement and ownership by providing students with a new backpack filled with school supplies. Teachers report these supplies help improve student preparedness, confidence, and class participation. Individual donors and financial partners can choose to provide backpacks to students at all levels, including a single class or the entire school.
- [Kids In Need Foundation Limited Licensing Agreement](https://www.kinf.org/kids-in-need-foundation-limited-licensing-agreement) - Click the button below to read the Limited Licensing Agreement Terms & Conditions before you fill out the application.
- [Event Partners](https://www.kinf.org/event-partners) - Leading up to the biggest sporting event of the year, Kids In Need Foundation hosts Super Goal, an event where 10,000 backpacks are filled with core school supplies. The event takes place the week before the Super Bowl in that respective year's host city. Backpacks are built by volunteers and current and former professional football players
- [What We Do](https://www.kinf.org/programs)
- [Volunteer Policy](https://www.kinf.org/volunteer-policy) - Safety Guidelines Kids In Need Foundation policies and procedures are applicable to all volunteers. Volunteers will receive adequate training on all Safety procedures that must be followed and closed-toed and heeled shoes are required. COVID-19 Kids In Need Foundation recognizes the scope of COVID-19 and we are closely monitoring developments to ensure that we're highly prepared.
- [Our Partners 2023](https://www.kinf.org/who-we-are/partners-2023) - Our work wouldn’t be possible without the incredible commitment of our partners. In 2023, these organizations have gone above and beyond—championing educational equity, empowering teachers, and equipping students with the tools they need to succeed.
- [Our Partners 2024](https://www.kinf.org/who-we-are/partners-2024) - Our work wouldn’t be possible without the incredible commitment of our partners. In 2024, these organizations have gone above and beyond—championing educational equity, empowering teachers, and equipping students with the tools they need to succeed.
- [How To Help](https://www.kinf.org/how-to-help)
- [Who We Are](https://www.kinf.org/who-we-are)

## Articles

- [Why Back-to-School Readiness Matters | August Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/why-back-to-school-readiness-matters-newsletter) - For many of us, the first day of school is remembered through small moments. Walking into a new classroom. Finding a seat. Opening a brand-new notebook. Meeting a teacher who makes us feel seen. Those moments stay with us because they impact so much more than just the first day of school --- they set
- [Meet Roz | Every Student Deserves the Tools to Learn and Grow](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-roz-every-student-deserves-the-tools-to-learn-and-grow) - For nearly two decades, Roz Strand has dedicated herself to teaching early childhood special education—meeting her students exactly where they are and celebrating every strength they bring into the room. Now teaching first-grade special education, she builds a classroom shaped around patience, possibility and understanding. As she explains, “the majority of my kids have various
- [Meet Valentina: A Place to Learn, Grow and Be Yourself.](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-valentina-a-place-to-learn-grow-and-be-yourself) - Ask eight-year-old Valentina when she feels most confident, and her answer says a lot about what a supportive classroom can mean to a student. “I feel most confident when I'm around my friends and my teacher because I feel like I can express myself.” Valentina is a third grader who loves graphic novels, big chapter
- [Meet Principal Jason: Supporting Teachers Today Helps Students Change the World Tomorrow](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-principal-jason) - Every teacher walks into their classroom wanting the same thing: to give their students the very best opportunity to learn, grow and succeed. But educators can't do it alone. For Principal Jason Kuhlman, supporting students starts with making sure the teachers who show up for them every day have the resources, encouragement and support they
- [2 Million+ Students to Benefit From Kids In Need Foundation’s Back-to-School Effort](https://www.kinf.org/article/2-million-students-to-benefit-from-kids-in-need-foundations-back-to-school-effort) - Kids In Need Foundation expands support to 90,500 teachers and 6,700 schools across 46 states as demand for classroom resources continues to grow Little Canada, Minn. — As educators across the country prepare for back-to-school season, Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) is mobilizing one of the nation's largest back-to-school readiness efforts, with plans to support
- [Meet Hayley: Why Supporting Educators & Schools Matters](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-hayley-why-supporting-educators-schools-matters) - Schools have changed dramatically over the past few decades. For educators like Hayley, who began working in education in 1991, that change is impossible to miss. “When I started working in ’91, I worked at a school where we were overflowing with support,” Hayley shares. “Now, we’re working bare-bones and making hard decisions: Do we
- [Meet Sabrina: Supporting Students & Removing Barriers to Learning](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-sabrina-supporting-students-removing-barriers-to-learning) - For students to thrive in the classroom, they need more than pencils, notebooks, and other essential supplies. They need to feel supported, included, and confident that they belong. Sabrina, a social worker supporting students in her community, sees firsthand how circumstances outside the classroom can affect a child’s experience at school. “My primary goal is
- [The Hidden Tax on Human Capital: Classroom Shortages and an ESG Wake-Up Call](https://www.kinf.org/article/the-hidden-tax-on-human-capital-classroom-shortages-and-an-esg-wake-up-call) - LITTLE CANADA, Minn. – July 07, 2026 – For institutional investors and financial analysts focused on long-term economic health, the most critical asset is human capital. Yet, a startling new report suggests this foundational asset is being eroded at its earliest stages. A nationwide survey of over 7,400 educators by the Kids In Need Foundation (KINF)
- [How Toyota and Kids In Need Foundation Mark Five Years of Supporting Students Through Big Summer Giveback](https://www.kinf.org/article/how-toyota-and-kids-in-need-foundation-mark-five-years-of-supporting-students-through-big-summer-giveback) - Through Kids In Need Foundation's national Supply A Student program, more than 680 Toyota dealerships are supporting students by expanding access to essential school supplies in their communities and across the country.
- [Where Teachers gather and Ideas are Exchanged | April Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/aprilnewsletter) - Over the past year, we have worked every day to create a space that was more than just a building, but rather a place to gather that gives us the chance for that vision to come to life in ways both expected and unexpected. Our facility has become more than a place to stop by once a quarter to pick up essential supplies—it’s where teachers gather, where ideas are exchanged, and where support takes on new forms to create moments that remind educators why their work matters so deeply. It has allowed us to expand how we support our teachers, pairing essential resources with unique experiences that restore creativity and spark inspiration. 
- [Keep The Learning Going | January Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/january-newsletter-keep-the-learning-going) - Dear Supporter, The excitement of back-to-school season may be behind us, but for many teachers and students, the need for supplies is still very real. By January, classrooms often face what we call the “mid-year gap”—when the initial stock of supplies has been used up, but the need continues to grow. The reality is tough:
- [How PNC Bank Is Supporting Early Childhood Education Through School Supplies | February Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/february-newsletter) - Roseville, MN- As we dive into the second half of the school year, we can’t help but feel moved by the care and encouragement teachers bring to their classrooms. Every day educators across the country show just how much love and dedication goes into their classrooms.We’re constantly in awe of the devotion and passion teachers
- [Cause Marketing in Action: How #PostforPencils Turns Social Media into School Supplies | March Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/march-newsletter) - Roseville, MN- Every day, in every classroom, there are moments of discovery—when a child sounds out a new word for the first time, fills a page with their biggest ideas, or finally grasps a lesson they’ve been struggling with. These moments might seem inconsequential but they’re significant, shaping a student’s confidence and love for learning. And
- [Teachers Deserve the Spotlight | April Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/april-newsletter) - Teachers Deserve the Spotlight Roseville, MN- Teaching is more than a profession—it’s a calling. A calling that is answered by passionate individuals who are ready to show up every day and believe in their students, even when they don’t yet believe in themselves. It’s staying after class to explain a concept one more time, seeing past the
- [Expanding Access to Free School Supplies for Teachers and Students | May Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/may-newsletter) - After more than 10 years of meaningful moments in our Roseville space–where thousands of volunteers lent their time, teachers found much needed support, and millions of students received supplies to help them thrive—Kids In Need Foundation is thrilled to begin a new chapter in an expanded home. This move reflects the heart and hustle of our incredible staff, whose dedication has
- [Providing Back-to-School Supplies for Students Through Toyota's Big Summer Giveback | June Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/june-newsletter) - Summer is officially here! As the final school bells rang and students raced towards a well-deserved vacation, we found ourselves in a moment of reflection on everything this past year has held–the effort, the energy and the extraordinary support behind it all. It’s easy to look at a school year as simply a span of time, but in reality, it’s so much more than days on a calendar. It’s a collection of moments and memories that are carried with students and teachers alike as they look forward to the next chapter of their educational journey. 
- [How the Burger King Foundation Is Helping Teachers Get the School Supplies They Need | August Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/august-newsletter) - Every teacher knows the challenge of knowing what their students need, and knowing there may not be enough to provide it. So much is asked of teachers—and somehow, against all odds, they keep showing up with more. More heart. More hope. More of their own resources. Across the country, educators are spending their own money, digging into personal budgets, and carrying the financial weight of preparing their classrooms.
- [How Kids In Need Foundation's New Teacher Resource Center Expands Support for Teachers | September Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/september-newsletter) - Some weeks feel like a new chapter being written in real time–and for Kids In Need Foundation, August 11th-15th was one of those weeks. During our Grand Opening celebration, we gathered not only to welcome 1,000 teachers into our new Teacher Resource Center flagship in Little Canada, Minnesota, but also to honor 30 years of impact—3 decades
- [How Small Acts of Giving Help Supply Classrooms | October Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/october-newsletter) - At Kids In Need Foundation, our mission has always been simple but powerful: We believe that every student deserves the chance to walk into school feeling confident, equipped, and ready to learn. For many, that preparation begins not with new textbooks or technology, but with the essentials—a sharpened pencil, a clean notebook, a backpack to
- [Building Opportunity Together | June Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/june-newsletter-26) - A single teacher can impact more than 3,000 students over the course of a career. Behind every lesson, encouragement and classroom experience is an educator helping shape how young people see themselves, engage in learning and imagine what is possible for their future. At Kids In Need Foundation, we believe the people closest to students
- [Supporting the Second Half of the School Year | November Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/november-newsletter) - Classrooms across the country are alive with possibility—students are building new connections, imagining colorful new worlds, and discovering exciting new concepts; teachers continue to spark a flame of curiosity within their students and help give them the confidence to pursue the fascinations that are taking root. But by this time of year, that momentum is
- [Growing the Impact on Education Equity | December Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/december-newsletter) - As 2025 comes to a close, we find ourselves looking back on another remarkable year defined by transformation—not just on what we accomplished, but on what we’ve built together. It was a year defined by growth, resilience, and bold steps forward that reshaped not only our space, but the scope of what’s possible for the
- [Classroom Confidence Begins with Preparation | January Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/january-newsletter) - Winter has a way of revealing what classrooms truly need. The school year settles into its second half, routines are re-established and students are deeply engaged in learning, but behind the scenes the tools that make that connection possible—pencils, paper, notebooks and gluesticks—are already running low. For students like Valentina, there’s a quiet confidence that
- [The Tool Every Student Needs | February Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/february-newsletter-2) - There are some tools in a classroom that feel small—but carry extraordinary impact. A pencil is one of them. It’s the first instrument of self-expression. The bridge between imagination and paper. The quiet companion to every math problem solved, every spelling word written out, and every story that’s been drafted and revised. It’s such a
- [Strengthening Minnesota classrooms at the moment they needed it most | March Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/march-newsletters) - The newness of back-to-school has settled. Routines are established. Students are deep in their learning—asking questions, building confidence, and finding their voice. But behind the scenes, something else begins to surface. Supplies run low. Budgets tighten. And the quiet pressure on teachers grows.
- [How Five Below and Community Partners Delivered Joy to 1,000 Minnesota Teachers | May Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/may-newsletter-2) - How Five Below and Community Partners Delivered Joy to 1,000 Minnesota Teachers Every year, Thanks a Million! is built around one simple idea: teachers deserve to be celebrated in a way that matches the magnitude of what they give every single day; to reflect the immense impact they have on their students and within their
- [Beyond the Backpack: The Ripple Effect of Opportunity | July Newsletter](https://www.kinf.org/article/july-newsletter-26) - 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 Foundation’s 2026 Teacher Insight Survey captured the voices of more than 7,400 educators and reinforced what we
- [WWE SummerSlam Teacher Supply Drive Kick Off](https://www.kinf.org/article/wwe-summerslam-teacher-supply-drive-kick-off) - 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 as we officially launch the SummerSlam Teacher Supply Drive, a statewide effort to support Minnesota teachers heading into
- [Essential School Supplies That Give Back](https://www.kinf.org/article/essential-school-supplies-that-give-back) - 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 personal time off (PTO) for sick days. In fact, 78 percent of parents who missed an
- [BIC® Launches "Bring Joy, BIC to School" - A National Campaign to Help Bridge the School Supply Gap](https://www.kinf.org/article/bic-launches-bring-joy-bic-to-school-a-national-campaign-to-help-bridge-the-school-supply-gap) - 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 Appreciation Week (May 4 –8), the initiative is designed to address a common reality: Up to
- [Lysol Launches ‘Here for Healthy Schools’ with PTA](https://www.kinf.org/article/lysol-launches-here-for-healthy-schools-with-pta) - 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 and in-kind product donations, including Lysol Disinfecting Wipes and Lysol Disinfectant Spray, through Kids In Need
- [Lisa Ann Walter opens up about Abbott Elementary, stand-up and her mission to help teachers](https://www.kinf.org/article/lisa-ann-walter-opens-up-about-abbott-elementary-stand-up-and-her-mission-to-help-teachers) - 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 "Bring Joy BIC to School" campaign, which includes a partnership with the Kids In Need Foundation to donate
- [Kids In Need Foundation Survey Reveals School Supplies Are Essential to Student Confidence, Belonging, and Participation](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-survey-reveals-school-supplies-are-essential-to-student-confidence-belonging-and-participation) - 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 In Need Foundation's (KINF) Teacher Insight Survey, which gathered responses from more than 7,400 educators nationwide, more than half
- [Equity in Action: How Big Summer Giveback Uplifted Union Elementary](https://www.kinf.org/article/equity-in-action-how-big-summer-giveback-uplifted-union-elementary) - Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. Through in-class distribution events, dealership teams don’t just hand out backpacks—they step into
- [Yoobi reaches 100 million supplies donated to classrooms in need since 2014](https://www.kinf.org/article/yoobi-reaches-100-million-supplies-donated-to-classrooms-in-need-since-2014) - In partnership with Kids In Need Foundation Yoobi's one-for-one model — one item donated for every item purchased — has reached 100 million supplies delivered to classrooms in need since the company launched in 2014.
- [Kids in Need Foundation provides $1 million in school supplies to Minnesota teachers](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-provides-1-million-in-school-supplies-to-minnesota-teachers) - Taking place at the Kids in Need Foundation’s headquarters in Little Canada, the “Thanks a Million” event brought together teachers from across the state, who were each gifted around $1,000 in school supplies to take back to their classrooms.
- [TeacherLists and Kids In Need Foundation Mark 10 Years of Partnership to Get School Supplies to Under-Resourced Teachers and Students](https://www.kinf.org/article/10-years-of-partnership) - TeacherLists, School Family Media's nationally recognized school supply list platform, has partnered with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) for the tenth year in a row to help bring essential classroom supplies to students in under-resourced schools.
- [Restoring Dreams: Free Beds Help Under-Resourced Students Thrive](https://www.kinf.org/article/restoring-dreams-free-beds-help-under-resourced-students-thrive) - Every morning, a first-grade student rode to school quietly in a carpool. To the driver, she seemed withdrawn, sad, and hard to engage. The driver mentioned this to the girl’s teacher. The teacher knew that the student’s home situation — five people in a one-bedroom apartment — meant every night, she shared a pull-out sofa with others. Exhausted from poor sleep, the student’s spirit lagged each morning, the teacher realized.
- [Spotlight on: Kids in Need Foundation National Network of Resource Centers ](https://www.kinf.org/article/spotlight-on-kids-in-need-foundation-national-network-of-resource-centers) - Kids In Need Foundation National Network of Resource Centers is comprised of mission-aligned organizations that provide educators with free access to essential classroom supplies through “Free Teacher Store” models—helping ensure students have the tools they need to learn and thrive. From local community partnerships to nationwide reach, each center plays a vital role in supporting
- [The Perfect Backpack: Pride and Preparedness at Lord Stirling Elementary](https://www.kinf.org/article/the-perfect-backpack-pride-and-preparedness-at-lord-stirling-elementary) - Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. Through in-class distribution events, dealership teams don’t just hand out backpacks—they step into
- [What Students Carry: Confidence, Creativity, and Care](https://www.kinf.org/article/what-students-carry-confidence-creativity-and-care) - Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. Through in-class distribution events, dealership teams don’t just hand out backpacks—they step into
- [Delivered with Purpose: How 400 Students at Yates Elementary Found Peace of Mind](https://www.kinf.org/article/delivered-with-purpose-how-400-students-at-yates-elementary-found-peace-of-mind) - Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. Through in-class distribution events, dealership teams don’t just hand out backpacks—they step into
- [From Warehouse to Classroom: How a Backpack Sparked Confidence at Shirpser Elementary](https://www.kinf.org/article/from-warehouse-to-classroom-how-a-backpack-sparked-confidence-at-shirpser-elementary) - Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. Through in-class distribution events, dealership teams don’t just hand out backpacks—they step into
- [More Than a Backpack: A Day of Joy at Carmel Community School](https://www.kinf.org/article/more-than-a-backpack-a-day-of-joy-at-carmel-community-school) - Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. Through in-class distribution events, dealership teams don’t just hand out backpacks—they step into
- [Driving Opportunity: How One Toyota Leader Is Supporting Students Beyond the Classroom](https://www.kinf.org/article/driving-opportunity-how-one-toyota-leader-is-supporting-students-beyond-the-classroom) - Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. Through in-class distribution events, dealership teams don’t just hand out backpacks—they step
- [More Than Supplies: How One School Community Is Fueled by Partnership](https://www.kinf.org/article/more-than-supplies-how-one-school-community-is-fueled-by-partnership) - Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. Through in-class distribution events, dealership teams don’t just hand out backpacks—they step into
- [More Than Business: How Hillside Toyota Is Investing in Community](https://www.kinf.org/article/more-than-business-how-hillside-toyota-is-investing-in-community) - Each summer, Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Toyota through their Big Summer Giveback—an initiative that brings together Toyota dealerships across the country to support local students with the supplies they need to start the school year prepared and confident. Through in-class distribution events, dealership teams don’t just hand out backpacks—they step into
- [Case Study: Five Below + Kids In Need Foundation](https://www.kinf.org/article/case-study-five-below-kids-in-need-foundation) - For eight years, Five Below has been an essential partner in Kids In Need Foundation’s mission 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.
- [Meet Eliza - A Heartfelt Moment from Valley View Elementary School](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-eliza-a-heartfelt-moment-from-valley-view-elementary-school) - At Valley View Elementary, Eliza Fultz begins each school year with an open heart and a room full of young learners, each bringing their own spark—and their own story. She's been teaching first grade for six years now, two of them at Valley View; and her heart is already woven into the fabric of the school—as well as the lives of her students. In just that short time, she’s learned something she’ll carry with her for the remainder of her career: the students who challenge you the most often change you the most. 
- [Meet Madison: How One Teacher Is Redefining Success Through Empathy](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-madison-how-one-teacher-is-redefining-success-through-empathy) - For Madison Theusch, teaching was never a question—it was a calling. One that requires resilience, passion and a deep love for the futures she’s helping shape. From the time she was a student herself, she knew exactly where she belonged: in a classroom, making an impact in students' lives.
- [Meet Peg: Putting Students Front and Center](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-peg) - For Peg Nelson, teaching is a reminder that learning never stops—she learns from her students just as much as they learn from her. But when kids come to class without the basics, their path forward feels unfair. Thanks to Kids In Need Foundation, Peg sees that worry lifted and the playing field leveled, giving every child the chance to grow, thrive, and discover that learning truly lasts a lifetime.
- [Restocking Classrooms – Why Mid‑Year Matters and How Corporate Leaders Can Help](https://www.kinf.org/article/restocking-classrooms-why-mid‑year-matters-and-how-corporate-leaders-can-help) - Every fall, teachers and students enter classrooms filled with fresh notebooks, sharp pencils and the promise of discovery. Yet by January, most of those supplies have vanished. Teachers across the country report that three‑quarters of the materials they receive at the start of the year are gone before winter break, and 96 percent of donations are depleted by spring. Meanwhile 58 percent of students arrive on the first day without all the items on their lists, and many report lacking essential supplies at home as well. *
- [Meet Autumn Giese: A Teacher Filling the Gaps So Her Students Can Thrive](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-autumngiese) - If you walk into Autumn Giese’s fifth grade classroom, you’ll be transported back into the feeling of being in school yourself–the sounds and sights of learning in action. Pages turning, pencils furiously scribbling, laughter escaping from students as assignments and projects go delightfully sideways (before straightening back on course!). But what you won’t see are the worries that she carries quietly with her each time she walks into her room; the cost of scissors, makers, pencils, notebooks… the constantly growing and changing supply lists that too often end up coming out of her own pockets.
- [Convoy of Hope: A Colorful Sign of Hope for Helene Survivors](https://www.kinf.org/article/convoy-of-hope-a-colorful-sign-of-hope-for-helene-survivors) - Through partnership with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a nonprofit that provides essential supplies and support to under-resourced students and teachers across the country, Convoy of Hope is getting 18,000 backpacks to kids who need them.
- [Meet Cami Dahlstrom: How One Teacher Turns Limited Resources into Limitless Learning](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-cami-dahlstrom) - For Cami Dahlstrom, who’s been teaching for over two decades, that challenge isn’t new–but felt as deeply as it did when she first began guiding students through the mysteries and wonders of tenth-grade biology. “It’s difficult in getting everything you need for the classroom,” Cami shares, “only because, you know, there’s budget cuts everywhere.” Like so many educators, she’s learned to stretch resources thin, turning careful and intentional lesson planning into an art form. “We really try to do our labs, not all on the same day, because we don’t have enough equipment.” When supplies are short, strategy becomes survival. 
- [Kids In Need Foundation and Toyota Partner for Third Annual Big Summer Giveback Program](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-and-toyota-partner-for-third-annual-big-summer-giveback-program) - Kid in Need Foundation Partners With Toyota for the Third Annual Big Summer Giveback ProgramEmpowering Education: Initiative to Support Under-Resourced StudentsRoseville, MN (August 1, 2024) — The Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) and Toyota (NYSE:TM) have joined forces once again for their third annual Big Summer Giveback program, aimed at enhancing learning opportunities for students
- [Teacher supply donation brings big support to Marked Tree Elementary](https://www.kinf.org/article/teacher-supply-donation-brings-big-support-to-marked-tree-elementary) - Teachers and students at Marked Tree Elementary School got a timely boost this week, thanks to a generous donation from the Kids in Need Foundation.
- [Meet Cassie: Empowering Classrooms Through Care](https://www.kinf.org/article/meet-cassie-empowering-classrooms-through-care) - When Cassie McLain began her teaching journey five years ago, she was like many new educators — passionate, determined, and using much of her own money to fill her classroom with basic supplies. As a seventh-grade English Language Arts teacher at a charter school, she wanted to give her students every opportunity to succeed, but limited resources made that difficult.
- [Our CEO's Story](https://www.kinf.org/article/ceos-story) - We sat down with our CEO, Corey Gordon, to hear the incredible story of his journey to Kids In Need Foundation. Interviews like this typically start with the basics, but we understand that you’re not even sure how old you are. Could you tell us why that is? CG: Sure. You would think that would
- [January Marks Midyear Gap in School Supplies - Kids In Need Foundation Works to Bridge Shortage](https://www.kinf.org/article/january-marks-midyear-gap-in-school-supplies-kids-in-need-foundation-works-to-bridge-shortage)
- [Toyota and Kids In Need Foundation Launch Fourth Annual Big Summer Giveback, Surpassing $5.6M in Donations](https://www.kinf.org/article/toyota-and-kids-in-need-foundation-launch-fourth-annual-big-summer-giveback-surpassing-5-6m-in-donations)
- [Kids In Need Foundation and 3M Celebrate 30 Years with Grand Opening of New National Headquarters and Expanded Teacher Resource Center in Little Canada, MN](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-and-3m-celebrate-30-years-with-grand-opening-of-new-national-headquarters-and-expanded-teacher-resource-center-in-little-canada-mn-2)
- [Sparkling Ice packs big Cuties citrus flavor into adorable Lil’ cans](https://www.kinf.org/article/sparkling-ice-packs-big-cuties-citrus-flavor-into-adorable-lil-cans)
- [Dollar General Announces American Red Cross Partnership Extension](https://www.kinf.org/article/dollar-general-announces-american-red-cross-partnership-extension)
- [Toyota & Kids In Need Foundation Launch Fourth Annual Big Summer Giveback](https://www.kinf.org/article/toyota-kids-in-need-foundation-launch-fourth-annual-big-summer-giveback)
- [Kids In Need Foundation and 3M Celebrate 30 Years with Grand Opening of New National Headquarters and Expanded Teacher Resource Center in Little Canada, MN](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-and-3m-celebrate-30-years-with-grand-opening-of-new-national-headquarters-and-expanded-teacher-resource-center-in-little-canada-mn)
- [Free school supply resource center for teachers opens expanded facility in Little Canada](https://www.kinf.org/article/free-school-supply-resource-center-for-teachers-opens-expanded-facility-in-little-canada)
- [Dolan Toyota Helps Local Students Start the School Year Strong with Backpacks and Supplies](https://www.kinf.org/article/you-are-here-home-press-release-wire-dolan-toyota-helps-local-students-start-the-school-year-strong-with-backpacks-and-suppliesjoin-the-mailing-listreceive-daily-nevada-business-news-pr-direct)
- [Sheehy Auto Stores Collects Thousands of School Supplies To Support Local Students](https://www.kinf.org/article/sheehy-auto-stores-collects-thousands-of-school-supplies-to-support-local-students)
- [Volunteers pack backpacks for 15,000 students in need](https://www.kinf.org/article/volunteers-pack-backpacks-for-15000-students-in-need)
- [Vikings, Pepsi & Kids in Need Foundation Create Unforgettable Memories for Teachers](https://www.kinf.org/article/vikings-pepsi-kids-in-need-foundation-create-unforgettable-memories-for-teachers)
- [“Giving for Goodness” with Tom’s of Maine](https://www.kinf.org/article/giving-for-goodness-with-toms-of-maine) - Kids In Need Foundation partners with Tom's of Maine to celebrate teachers across the country. Ten of our National Network Affiliate locations held special teacher shopping events to distribute a total of 10,000 backpacks.
- [RISE Program Delivers $500,000 in School Supplies to Remote Hawai'i Schools](https://www.kinf.org/article/rise-program-delivers-500000-in-school-supplies-to-remote-hawaii-schools) - Kids In Need Foundation’s Initiative to Benefit Over 23,000 Students, 1,500 Teachers, and 40 Schools Across Hawai’i's Most Remote Region Roseville, MN - What does it take to ship more than 53,000 pounds of school supplies across an ocean to one of Hawai’i's most remote regions? The Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) is about to
- [Chipotle Celebrates Teachers and the Healthcare Community with over $2 Million in Free Burritos](https://www.kinf.org/article/chipotle-celebrates-teachers-and-the-healthcare-community-with-over-2-million-in-free-burritos)
- [School supplies would be exempt from sales tax under Minnesota Senate proposal](https://www.kinf.org/article/school-supplies-would-be-exempt-from-sales-tax-under-minnesota-senate-proposal)
- [Ways To Get Free School Supplies for Students and Teachers in 2025](https://www.kinf.org/article/ways-to-get-free-school-supplies-for-students-and-teachers-in-2025)
- [Strengthening schools: New ways to benefit from brand partnerships](https://www.kinf.org/article/strengthening-schools-new-ways-to-benefit-from-brand-partnerships)
- [FOX and "Kids In Need" support students and teachers in our communities](https://www.kinf.org/article/fox-and-kids-in-need-support-students-and-teachers-in-our-communities)
- [Service learning project donates school supplies to Kids in Need](https://www.kinf.org/article/service-learning-project-donates-school-supplies-to-kids-in-need)
- [Kids In Need Foundation helps teachers and their students affected by Tornadoes in Lee County, Alabama](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-helps-teachers-and-their-students-affected-by-tornadoes-in-lee-county-alabama) - Kids In Need Foundation's Second Responder® program provided relief for schools and families impacted by the deadly Alabama tornadoes of 2019.
- [Celebrate Earth Day with an inventory donation](https://www.kinf.org/article/celebrate-earth-day-with-an-inventory-donation) - This Earth Day, the Kids In Need Foundation invites you to consider adding inventory donations to your sustainability strategy.
- [The Kids In Need Foundation Names Corey Gordon as Chief Executive Officer](https://www.kinf.org/article/the-kids-in-need-foundation-names-corey-gordon-as-chief-executive-officer)
- [The Kids In Need Foundation Partners with Joey Bearbower Art](https://www.kinf.org/article/the-kids-in-need-foundation-partners-with-joey-bearbower-art) - Kids In Need Foundation is proud to partner with Joey Bearbower, a motivational lettering artist, who has a passion for education. Bearbower is using his talent to give back to schools. Now through November 20th, when you pick your gift of choice, 100% of Bearbower’s profits will go towards helping teachers.
- [The Kids In Need Foundation hosts Super Goal: Miami 2020 to provide backpacks and school supplies to 10,000 Miami-Dade County students](https://www.kinf.org/article/the-kids-in-need-foundation-hosts-super-goal-miami-2020-to-provide-backpacks-and-school-supplies-to-10000-miami-dade-county-students) - The Kids In Need Foundation hosts Super Goal: Miami 2020 to provide backpacks and school supplies to 10,000 Miami-Dade County students
- [Kids In Need Foundation teams up with BICⓇ and WWE Superstar Titus O’Neil for #PostForPencils Campaign](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-teams-up-with-bicⓡ-and-wwe-superstar-titus-oneil-for-postforpencils-campaign) - Through April 26, thanks to BIC’s generosity and support, for every post on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, and TikTok that includes #PostForPencils, 20 pencils will be provided to underserved students by KINF. The goal is for 50,000 posts to secure 1 million pencils. For more information, visit KINF.org/PostForPencils.
- [Kids In Need Foundation and Dollar General Literacy Foundation partner to provide school supplies in wake of Nashville tornadoes, school closures](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-and-dollar-general-literacy-foundation-partner-to-provide-school-supplies-in-wake-of-nashville-tornadoes-school-closures) - Efforts executed by KINF’s Second Responder® in collaboration with PENCIL program impact more than 8,000 students in Metro Schools in Nashville, TN
- [Kids In Need Foundation and Blessings in a Backpack collaborate to distribute food, school supplies to under-resourced students](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-and-blessings-in-a-backpack-collaborate-to-distribute-food-school-supplies-to-under-resourced-students) - The Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit dedicated to providing free school supplies and the support needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn, is collaborating with Blessings in a Backpack, an organization that mobilizes communities, individuals, and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry, to provide supplementary food and basic school supplies to students nationwide. Regardless of a July, August, or September start date, the partnership will ensure students are ready to learn when school begins and will have supplementary food options. 
- [Kids In Need Foundation and PNC Foundation team up with ServeMinnesota’s Reading Corps and the Science Museum of Minnesota to distribute Little Learners Family Kits](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-and-pnc-foundation-team-up-with-serveminnesotas-reading-corps-and-the-science-museum-of-minnesota-to-distribute-little-learners-family-kits) - Collaboration to provide 5,000 kits in four languages, featuring reading, math, and STEM curriculums, to pre-K students across Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
- [CHIPOTLE LEVERAGES NEW FUNDRAISING TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT UNDER-RESOURCED STUDENTS](https://www.kinf.org/article/chipotle-leverages-new-fundraising-technology-to-support-under-resourced-students) - Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it is leveraging its new fundraising technology to help support under-resourced students returning to school. Through its first-ever digital fundraising program, Chipotle will support students across the country by donating 33% of fundraiser event sales back to local educational organizations using unique promotional codes. Over nearly a decade, three fourths of the brands in-restaurant fundraisers have been school related and raised more than $50 million for education-driven causes. Due to limitations with in-restaurant dining over the last few months, Chipotle has postponed these activities and is now introducing an online component to accompany the in-restaurant option.
- [Kids In Need Foundation – CNN Impact Your World feature](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-cnn-impact-your-world-feature) - When a teacher hands out a list for parents of basic school supplies, it's a real problem for at least one in five children in the US who live below the federally defined poverty line.In many districts, teachers don't even publish a list because they know parents can't afford the items."Most Americans just do not realize how significant of a need this is for these students," says Corey Gordon, CEO of the Kids in Need Foundation. "There's a sense of stigma. There's a sense of shame."
- [Kids In Need Foundation – KSTP Eyewitness News 5 Morning Show](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-kstp-eyewitness-news-5-morning-show) - Megan Newquist and Chris Egert interview KINF CEO Corey Gordon about its mission and back to school on Aug. 31, 2020.
- [Kids In Need Foundation – KARE 11 Communities that KARE](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-kare-11-communities-that-kare) - Kids In Need Foundation was featured in KARE 11’s Communities that KARE on Sept. 14, 2020.
- [Kids In Need Foundation hosts Champions For Education event on Wednesday, Jan. 27](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-hosts-champions-for-education-event-on-wednesday-jan-27) - Minneapolis, Minn. (Jan. 20, 2021) – Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit that believes every child in America deserves equal access to a quality education, will host its inaugural Champions For Education event on Wednesday, Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. ET/4:30 p.m. CT. The event is free and open to the public. More
- [Watch KINF’s Champions For Education event](https://www.kinf.org/article/watch-kinfs-champions-for-education-event) - KINF hosted its inaugural Champions For Education event on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Join us in discussing critical issues in education.
- [Kids In Need Foundation + Chipotle feature – WCMH NBC4 Columbus](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-chipotle-feature-wcmh-nbc4-columbus) - Kids In Need Foundation + Chipotle distributed new Chromebooks and school supplies to 230 local high school students at The Graham School in Columbus, Ohio on Friday, Jan. 22.
- [Kids In Need Foundation and Dollar General Literacy Foundation Partner to Support Schools Affected by Natural Disasters](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-and-dollar-general-literacy-foundation-partner-to-support-schools-affected-by-natural-disasters) - Roseville, Minn. (June 2, 2020) – Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), through its Second Responder® program, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation recently distributed school supplies and resources to students in Texas (Houston and Beaumont) and Kentucky (Estill and Breathitt counties). All four communities were recently struck by natural disasters, and collectively, the donation supported
- [Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) teams up with Ticonderoga ® and NFL Network commentator Ian Rapoport to kick off #PostForPencils Campaign](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-kinf-teams-up-with-ticonderoga-and-nfl-network-commentator-ian-rapoport-to-kick-off-postforpencils-campaign) - Minneapolis, Minn. (June 7, 2021) – After a year like no other, teachers and students nationwide are gearing up for a busier summer school season than ever. According to Daniel A. Domenech, Executive Director of the American Association of School Administrators, “Traditionally, summer school has been a program for kids that have not done well
- [Lysol® Partners With Sarah Michelle Gellar to Donate up to 16 Million Disinfecting Wipes to Help Keep Germs at bay This Back-To-School Season](https://www.kinf.org/article/lysol-partners-with-sarah-michelle-gellar-to-donate-up-to-16-million-disinfecting-wipes-to-help-keep-germs-at-bay-this-back-to-school-season) - PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Reckitt, the makers of Lysol®, today announced a partnership with actor, author and entrepreneur Sarah Michelle Gellar for the brand’s Disinfecting Wipes “Buy One, Donate One” program. Through September 26, whenever a pack of Lysol® Disinfecting Wipes is purchased, another pack will automatically be donated to an under-resourced school through Kids In Need Foundation. Through the
- [Kids In Need Foundation welcomes four new board members in 2022; Terry Reed, Al Cobb, Sarah Kydd, and Greg Works to begin new terms](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-welcomes-four-new-board-members-in-2022-terry-reed-al-cobb-sarah-kydd-and-greg-works-to-begin-new-terms) - Minneapolis, Minn. (Dec. 16, 2021) – Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit that believes every child in America deserves equal opportunity and access to a quality education, today announced the addition of four new board members for the class of 2022. Terry Reed, Al Cobb, Sarah Kydd, and Greg Works will join KINF’s
- [450 Toyota Dealerships Step up for Back to School with Kids In Need Foundation](https://www.kinf.org/article/450-toyota-dealerships-step-up-for-back-to-school-with-kids-in-need-foundation) - From August 1-31, 2022, Toyota will donate $3.00 to KINF for every oil change using Genuine Toyota Motor Oil with a tire rotation at participating Toyota Service Centers. Toyota is also promoting equity in education through an additional fundraiser during the month from customers who would like to contribute more, collecting donations at www.kinf.org/toyota.
- [Lysol® and Catherine Lowe Team Up to Support Classrooms Nationwide This Back-To-School Season](https://www.kinf.org/article/lysol-and-catherine-lowe-team-up-to-support-classrooms-nationwide-this-back-to-school-season) - PARSIPPANY, N.J., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — This back-to-school season, Reckitt’s leading germ killing brand, Lysol, is partnering with television star, graphic designer and mom Catherine Lowe in support of the brand’s HERE for Healthy Schools initiative, helping to welcome children back to the classroom to learn and play together at school.Lysol’s HERE for Healthy Schools initiative aims to support the
- [Kids In Need Foundation introduces Honor Roll with BIC®, Post-it®, and Yoobi](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-introduces-honor-roll-with-bic-post-it-and-yoobi) - Roseville, Minn. (May 25, 2023) – Kids In Need Foundation, a national nonprofit that creates equitable learning spaces for all students, is proud to introduce BIC®, Post-it®, and Yoobi as the first Honor Roll level sponsors for the organization. BIC® pens, Post-it® Notes, and Yoobi erasers will be distributed through Kids In Need Foundation programs
- [Kids In Need Foundation and Toyota kick off second-annual Big Summer Giveback in Chandler, Ariz., providing under-resourced students with school supplies](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-and-toyota-kick-off-second-annual-big-summer-giveback-in-chandler-ariz-providing-under-resourced-students-with-school-supplies) - Toyota, including 429 dealerships, commits to creating equitable learning environments in underserved schools through Kids In Need Foundation’s Supply A Student programRoseville, Minn. (July 19, 2023) – Kids In Need Foundation and Toyota kicked off the second-annual Big Summer Giveback program on Monday in Chandler, Ariz., as 400 students received new backpacks filled with supplies
- [CHIPOTLE SERVES UP REAL SUPPORT FOR TEACHERS WITH $100,000 IN SCHOOL SUPPLIES](https://www.kinf.org/article/chipotle-serves-up-real-support-for-teachers-with-100000-in-school-supplies) - In the U.S., nearly 94% of teachers pay for school supplies out of their own pocket, spending an average of $820. Chipotle is giving teachers across the country the ingredients for a successful school year by way of a chance to win a share of $100,000 in school supplies. To nominate a teacher for a
- [Kids In Need Foundation launches Team Tackle initiative with Backpack Blitz](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-launches-team-tackle-initiative-with-backpack-blitz) - Backpack build to feature local sports heroes, students as they build 5,000 backpacks filled with supplies to support kids in under-resourced schoolsPhiladelphia, Penn. (Sept. 18, 2023) – Kids In Need Foundation will launch a new initiative, Team Tackle, on Tuesday, Sept. 19 in Philadelphia. At Backpack Blitz 2023, Kids In Need Foundation will team up
- [Atlanta Falcons Six-time Pro Bowl DE Calais Campbell commemorates 100th-career sack by honoring teachers in four cities](https://www.kinf.org/article/atlanta-falcons-six-time-pro-bowl-de-calais-campbell-commemorates-100th-career-sack-by-honoring-teachers-in-four-cities) - The 2019 Walter Payton Man of the Year’s 100 Sack Give Back provides $100,000 in supplies and funding to under-resourced teachers through Kids In Need Foundation The CRC Foundation will donate an additional $20,000 to Denver and Miami teachersAtlanta, Ga. (October 16, 2023) – In celebration of recording his 100th career sack, Atlanta Falcons six-time Pro Bowl Defensive
- [Kids In Need Foundation hosts Backpack Blitz with Team Tackle initiative](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-hosts-backpack-blitz-with-team-tackle-initiative) - Backpack build to feature local sports champions and students as they build 4,000 backpacks filled with supplies to support kids in under-resourced schoolsKansas City, Missouri. (Dec. 4, 2023) – Kids In Need Foundation’s Team Tackle initiative will host its second Backpack Blitz on Monday, Dec. 4 in Kansas City. For the Backpack Blitz event, Kids
- [Local Teachers Shop for School Supplies at No Cost](https://www.kinf.org/article/local-teachers-shop-for-school-supplies-at-no-cost) - Roseville, MN – Kids In Need Foundation’s Teacher Resource Center (TRC), located in Roseville, MN, welcomes teachers back for the start of the new school year on August 19th. Local teachers at qualifying schools are invited to shop by appointment for back-to-school supplies at no cost. By offering free school supplies and classroom resources, the
- [Education and the Power of Hope featuring Justice Alan Page](https://www.kinf.org/article/education-and-the-power-of-hope-featuring-justice-alan-page) - Alan Page is a retired justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee. In 1988, he and his wife, Diane, started the Page Education Foundation, whose mission is to encourage Minnesota’s youth of color to pursue post-secondary education. We are proud to announce that Justice
- [USA Today : Target to give back in Back to School](https://www.kinf.org/article/usa-today-target-to-give-back-in-back-to-school)
- [Back to School Costs Soar](https://www.kinf.org/article/back-to-school-costs-soar)
- [Cause Marketing with Target](https://www.kinf.org/article/cause-marketing-with-target)
- [Retailers Target Consumer Hearts And Pocketbooks This Back-To-School Season](https://www.kinf.org/article/retailers-target-consumer-hearts-and-pocketbooks-this-back-to-school-season)
- [Attorney Donates 23,000 Fully Stocked Backpacks So Kids Can Conquer Class](https://www.kinf.org/article/attorney-donates-23000-fully-stocked-backpacks-so-kids-can-conquer-class)
- [How a Notebook Can Change a Life](https://www.kinf.org/article/how-a-notebook-can-change-a-life)
- [Special Guest Speaker Angie Bastian](https://www.kinf.org/article/special-guest-speaker-angie-bastian) - Announcing Angie Bastian, entrepreneur, co‐founder and namesake of Angie’s BOOMCHICKAPOP as the guest speaker for the KINF annual fundraiser galato be held June 18 in Minneapolis.
- [Sparkle® Paper Towel Brand Announces New Partnership with the Kids In Need Foundation®](https://www.kinf.org/article/sparkle-paper-towel-brand-announces-new-partnership-with-the-kids-in-need-foundation) - Sparkle® paper towels is supporting communities the bright way. Today, Georgia-Pacific, the company behind Sparkle® paper towels, announced a three-year partnership with the Kids In Need Foundation, providing free school supplies to students and schools in need across the country.
- [The Kids In Need Foundation Provides School Supplies for Tornado Victims in partnership with NFL Dallas Cowboys safety Kavon Frazier and his foundation, Frazier Cares](https://www.kinf.org/article/the-kids-in-need-foundation-provides-school-supplies-for-tornado-victims-in-partnership-with-nfl-dallas-cowboys-safety-kavon-frazier-and-his-foundation-frazier-cares) - NFL Dallas Cowboys safety Kavon Frazier will visit with students to provide supplies and inspiration after the devastation of last month’s tornadoes.
- [The Kids In Need Foundation Provides School Supplies for Tornado Victims in partnership with Dollar General Literacy Foundation](https://www.kinf.org/article/the-kids-in-need-foundation-provides-school-supplies-for-tornado-victims-in-partnership-with-dollar-general-literacy-foundation) - The Texas donation is part of KINF’s Second Responder® program and ongoing relief efforts following the damage caused by toranadoes and Hurricane Harvey.
- [Five Below to support students nationwide with in-store back-to-school campaign in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation](https://www.kinf.org/article/five-below-to-support-students-nationwide-with-in-store-back-to-school-campaign-in-partnership-with-kids-in-need-foundation) - The Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit dedicated to distributing free school supplies and the support needed for teachers to teach and learners to learn, is partnering with Five Below to provide backpacks to underserved students nationwide. 
- [Kids In Need Foundation and Dollar General Literacy Foundation collaborate to support East Brainerd Elementary School in Chattanooga](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-and-dollar-general-literacy-foundation-collaborate-to-support-east-brainerd-elementary-school-in-chattanooga) - As the 2020-2021 academic year begins, teachers and students at East Brainerd Elementary School in Chattanooga are receiving additional support from Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit dedicated to providing free school supplies to students most in need, through its Second Responder® program, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation. To help ensure the school has the needed resources and supplies for the year following a devastating tornado in April 2020, the partnering organizations will provide backpacks filled with school supplies and books to over 1,100 students. Additionally, the school’s 70 teachers will receive a special tote bag filled with supplies and resources to help them prepare for the upcoming school year, no matter what the schedule looks like, allowing teachers to teach and learners to learn. 
- [Kids In Need Foundation – KSTP’s Twin Cities Live](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-kstps-twin-cities-live) - The nationwide organization, Kids in Need, is dedicated to helping students and teachers get the products and resources they need for a quality education. CEO Corey Gordan joins us to tell us more about their cause. Visit www.kinf.org/twincitieslive to help us raise $1000 by Friday, September 4, 2020. If we meet our goal, Steve and Elizabeth will receive a pie in the face!
- [RB, THE MAKERS OF LYSOL, AND THE CDC FOUNDATION PARTNER TO HELP SCHOOLS RE-OPEN SAFELY](https://www.kinf.org/article/rb-the-makers-of-lysol-and-the-cdc-foundation-partner-to-help-schools-re-open-safely) - PARSIPPANY, N.J., September 24, 2020–RB today announced that it is partnering with the CDC Foundation to support the reopening of schools in an extension of its HERE for Healthy Schools initiative.Working with the CDC Foundation, Lysol is creating and distributing a physical “Welcome Back Pack” to 14,000 select Title I* elementary schools across the US
- [Kids In Need Foundation’s SupplyATeacher.org selected as a State Farm Neighborhood Assist® Top 200 Finalist](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundations-supplyateacher-org-selected-as-a-state-farm-neighborhood-assist-top-200-finalist) - Minneapolis, Minn. (Sept. 25, 2020) – Kids In Need Foundation’s SupplyATeacher.org is one of 200 finalists for the State Farm Neighborhood Assist® grant. Forty winners will receive a $25,000 grant from State Farm® to help improve their community. Starting today, U.S. residents who are 18 and older with a valid email address can vote for
- [Newell Brands and Sharpie® to provide over 3 million markers to under-resourced teachers through Kids In Need Foundation](https://www.kinf.org/article/newell-brands-and-sharpie-to-provide-over-3-million-markers-to-under-resourced-teachers-through-kids-in-need-foundation) - Minneapolis, Minn. (Oct. 5, 2020) – While America’s teachers work to navigate the educational challenges presented by COVID-19, the need for school supplies is more significant than ever. Thanks to the generosity of Sharpie® and its parent company, Newell Brands, over 3 million new markers will be provided to under-resourced classrooms through Kids In Need
- [Kids In Need Foundation Partners with Effectv to Provide School Supplies for Under-resourced Students in the Twin Cities](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-partners-with-effectv-to-provide-school-supplies-for-under-resourced-students-in-the-twin-cities) - Minneapolis, Minn. (October 20, 2020) – As learning continues in a variety of environments, Kids In Need Foundation (KINF) has teamed up with Comcast’s Effectv to provide supplies to under-resourced students through its Supply A Teacher program, impacting over 1,300 students in the Twin Cities by providing teacher supply boxes to 56 teachers. This is
- [Marketing Research Education Foundation (MREF) Mobilizes the Marketing Research Industry to Help Provide Almost 3,000 Backpacks for Under-Resourced Students Throughout North America](https://www.kinf.org/article/marketing-research-education-foundation-mref-mobilizes-the-marketing-research-industry-to-help-provide-almost-3000-backpacks-for-under-resourced-students-throughout-north-america) - Minneapolis, Minn. (October 23, 2020) – As school began in a variety of environments throughout North America, the Marketing Research Education Foundation (MREF) recognized the challenges for teachers and students, especially in under-resourced schools. The organization launched a matching campaign with the goal of purchasing backpacks for at least 2,000 students through Kids In Need
- [Shane Co. & Kids In Need Foundation Announce Donation and Partnership](https://www.kinf.org/article/shane-co-kids-in-need-foundation-announce-donation-and-partnership) - DENVER, CO., Dec. 1, 2020 — Today ​Shane Co.​, the largest family-owned jewelry company in the United States, released the details of the ​company’s largest charitable commitment​ in 2020. Kids In Need Foundation (​KINF​) was selected by the majority of employees in an internal vote. KINF reflects the strong core values and family focus that
- [Kids In Need Foundation and Dollar General Literacy Foundation team up to support Bonny Doon Union Schools following California Wildfires](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-and-dollar-general-literacy-foundation-team-up-to-support-bonny-doon-union-schools-following-california-wildfires) - Santa Cruz, Calif. (December 2020) – Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit dedicated to providing free school supplies to students most in need, through its Second Responder® program, and the Dollar General Literacy Foundation distributed school supplies and requested resources to Bonny Doon Union Elementary School District this week, supporting students as they
- [Supply donation helps the Graham School bridge the ‘homework gap’](https://www.kinf.org/article/supply-donation-helps-the-graham-school-bridge-the-homework-gap) - Original post: https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/supply-donation-helps-the-graham-school-bridge-the-homework-gap/by: Catherine RossPosted: Jan 22, 2021 / 12:31 PM EST / Updated: Jan 22, 2021 / 12:31 PM ESTCOLUMBUS (WCMH) – Over the course of ten months, staff and students at the Graham School have pivoted their routines to an entirely remote learning model.“I’d kind of describe it as a roller coaster of emotions,” said Logan Morris,
- [Dixon Ticonderoga Company commits to equity in education as presenting sponsor of Kids In Need Foundation’s National Network of Resource Centers](https://www.kinf.org/article/dixon-ticonderoga-company-commits-to-equity-in-education-as-presenting-sponsor-of-kids-in-need-foundations-national-network-of-resource-centers) - Roseville, Minn. (March 30, 2021) – Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit dedicated to providing free school supplies and resources to the country’s most underserved schools, is proud to announce that Dixon Ticonderoga Company will be the presenting partner of its National Network of Resource Centers in 2021. As a part of its
- [RUBBERMAID® COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS (RCP) KICKS OFF BACK TO CLEAN WITH DONATION OF $1.3 MILLION IN HAND SANITIZER PRODUCT TO UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS ACROSS THE NATION](https://www.kinf.org/article/rubbermaid-commercial-products-rcp-kicks-off-back-to-clean-with-donation-of-1-3-million-in-hand-sanitizer-product-to-under-resourced-schools-across-the-nation) - HUNTERSVILLE, NC (May 18, 2021) Today, Rubbermaid® Commercial Products LLC (RCP), a Business Unit of Newell Brands, Inc. announced the donation of $1.3 million in Rubbermaid® Hand Sanitizer product to under-resourced schools through a partnership with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF). The donation marks the launch of RCP’s Back to Clean, an initiative to promote
- [Kids In Need Foundation launches Every Teacher, Every Day to Connect, Empower, and Inspire all teachers nationwide](https://www.kinf.org/article/kids-in-need-foundation-launches-every-teacher-every-day-to-connect-empower-and-inspire-all-teachers-nationwide) - Minneapolis, Minn. (Aug. 3, 2021) – Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), a national nonprofit that believes every child in America deserves equal access to a quality education, is excited to announce the launch of Every Teacher, Every Day a platform with the intention to connect ALL teachers to a safe, supportive community where free resources
- [Chipotle Supports Teachers’ Return To The Classroom With $100K In School Supplies](https://www.kinf.org/article/chipotle-supports-teachers-return-to-the-classroom-with-100k-in-school-supplies) - NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today announced it will support teachers by giving away up to $100K in supplies for back to school. The brand, a longtime investor in education, is using its platform to shed light on a massive challenge facing teaching professionals as many of them return to the
- [Five Below’s 4th Annual Campaign for Kids In Need Foundation Results in Over 440,000 Backpacks for Deserving Kids](https://www.kinf.org/article/five-belows-4th-annual-campaign-for-kids-in-need-foundation-results-in-over-440000-backpacks-for-deserving-kids) - Minneapolis, Minn. (September 9, 2021) – For the fourth-straight year, Five Below, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIVE) supported under-resourced students with an in-store and online campaign, encouraging guests to purchase a backpack to be distributed to students nationwide through Kids In Need Foundation (KINF). As of Thursday, Sept. 2, which was the close of the campaign, the
- [PaperMate® Launches the “Thanks to Teachers” Initiative, Supporting Teachers Nationwide](https://www.kinf.org/article/papermate-launches-the-thanks-to-teachers-initiative-supporting-teachers-nationwide) - ATLANTA, Nov. 17, 2022 /– PaperMate® , part of the Newell Brands global portfolio of brands, knows that America’s next stories are being written by today’s students, and teachers are the ones helping to shape them. In fact, according to Education Week, the average teacher influences over 3,000 students and families throughout their careers. That’s why, PaperMate is launching

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