@KidsInNeed

We are committed to creating equitable learning environments for teachers and students in under-resourced communities.

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Small acts of generosity add up to BIG impact! ❤️ From Chipotle customers raising $3M+ to a family's seven-year school supply drive, our September newsletter celebrates the many ways communities show up for teachers and students. bit.ly/4hBUFgx
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The need for school supplies doesn’t end after the first day. Students need pencils, notebooks, folders and other essentials throughout the year to participate, complete their work and feel prepared to learn. The right tools help remove barriers and keep learning within reach.
The right tools change how students experience school.

ALT The right tools change how students experience school.

More than 50% of students begin the school year without all required supplies.

ALT More than 50% of students begin the school year without all required supplies.

64% of students lack adequate supplies at home to complete schoolwork.

ALT 64% of students lack adequate supplies at home to complete schoolwork.

64% of students run out of supplies by the second semester and cannot easily replace them.

ALT 64% of students run out of supplies by the second semester and cannot easily replace them.

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Sometimes, the best way to understand a teacher’s impact is to hear it directly from their students. To every teacher making a difference each day: thank you!
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We asked our staff to share their favorite school supplies—and the answers did not disappoint. So tell us: What was your favorite school supply growing up? 👇
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Small acts of generosity add up to BIG impact! ❤️ From Chipotle customers raising $3M+ to a family's seven-year school supply drive, our September newsletter celebrates the many ways communities show up for teachers and students. bit.ly/4hBUFgx
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From feeling excited to get back into the classroom to letting imagination run wild, students remind us just how much can happen when they feel supported, included, and ready to learn.
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At the heart of everything we do lies a deep belief in the transformative power of education. Our values – education, dignity, and teachers – guide our work, our partnerships, and our promise to students and teachers nationwide.
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Preparedness goes beyond simply having a pencil. When students have the tools they need, they have more opportunities to participate with confidence, connect with their classmates, and bring their ideas to life.
Two smiling students using pencils to answer questions on a worksheet.

ALT Two smiling students using pencils to answer questions on a worksheet.

Two students smiling in a classroom with school supplies in their hands.

ALT Two students smiling in a classroom with school supplies in their hands.

A student using a pencil eraser while working at her desk.

ALT A student using a pencil eraser while working at her desk.

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A pencil may seem small, but having the right supplies can help students feel prepared, confident, and ready to participate. Classroom supplies matter all year long. ✏️📚
Did you know? The supplies students use every day can have a bigger impact on the classroom than you might think.

ALT Did you know? The supplies students use every day can have a bigger impact on the classroom than you might think.

Teachers often fill the gap. Teachers don't just purchase supplies at the beginning of the school year, Many spend their own money to keep classrooms stocked throughout the year

ALT Teachers often fill the gap. Teachers don't just purchase supplies at the beginning of the school year, Many spend their own money to keep classrooms stocked throughout the year

Supplies don't last all year. Pencils disappear, Paper runs out. Markers dry up. Classrooms need restocking year-round

ALT Supplies don't last all year. Pencils disappear, Paper runs out. Markers dry up. Classrooms need restocking year-round

Small supplies can make a big difference. Keeping classrooms stocked throughout the year helps give students and teachers the tools they nee to keep learning and moving forward

ALT Small supplies can make a big difference. Keeping classrooms stocked throughout the year helps give students and teachers the tools they nee to keep learning and moving forward

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Reliable access to essential materials means fewer worries and more freedom to focus on what matters most. That’s the impact generosity can create: meeting a basic need so time and energy can go toward what comes next.
Quote: "To be able to just not have to worry about it, to know, if I run out of X material, it will be replenished. That is one less thing that I need to be worried about," she says, "Having that basic need met is empowering me to be focused on more exciting and more valuable things with my time." -Eliza, 1st grade teacher

ALT Quote: "To be able to just not have to worry about it, to know, if I run out of X material, it will be replenished. That is one less thing that I need to be worried about," she says, "Having that basic need met is empowering me to be focused on more exciting and more valuable things with my time." -Eliza, 1st grade teacher

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Looking to make an impact in your community? KINF is always looking for volunteers to help pack boxes or assist in our TRC! Link in bio for more information!
Sign up to volunteer today!

ALT Sign up to volunteer today!

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Celebrating five years of partnership with @Toyota dealerships! 🎉 Through supply distributions and continued support, Toyota has helped students and teachers across the country start school prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Thank you, Toyota, for five years of impact!
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We asked KINF staff to share their favorite teachers growing up and what made them memorable. Their answers are a reminder that educators do more than teach lessons—they encourage, inspire, build confidence, and help shape who students become.
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Our warehouse team plays an essential role in making sure students and teachers have access to the supplies they need to learn, participate, and thrive. Their work helps make every shipment—and its impact—possible. 📦
KINF worker smiling while driving a forklift

ALT KINF worker smiling while driving a forklift

KINF worker using a forklift to store school supplies

ALT KINF worker using a forklift to store school supplies

Two KINF workers unpacking boxes of school supplies

ALT Two KINF workers unpacking boxes of school supplies

KINF worker adding a shipping label to Support a Teacher boxes

ALT KINF worker adding a shipping label to Support a Teacher boxes

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A box of school supplies can travel a long way—and it starts with your support. With your help, students can walk into the classroom feeling prepared, confident, and ready to learn. ✏️📚
How your support gets to the classroom: 1. Donations arrive at KINF (school items are donated to KINF) 2. Volunteers pack supplies (volunteers sort and pack the supplies into backpacks and boxes) 3. Boxes go to schools (Prepared boxes are sent to partner schools) 4. Supplies are distributed (schools distribute supplies to classrooms and students)

ALT How your support gets to the classroom: 1. Donations arrive at KINF (school items are donated to KINF) 2. Volunteers pack supplies (volunteers sort and pack the supplies into backpacks and boxes) 3. Boxes go to schools (Prepared boxes are sent to partner schools) 4. Supplies are distributed (schools distribute supplies to classrooms and students)

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This summer, volunteers of all ages showed up for students, teachers, and their communities. 💛 Every set of hands makes a difference, and there’s a way for everyone to help. Thank you to our summer volunteers for helping make this work possible! 🎒
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We hope our teachers have an unforgettable time at the season opener. Thank you @Vikings for helping us celebrate educators in such a special way!
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KINF plans to support more than 2 million students, 90,500 teachers, and 6,700 schools across 46 states in 2026. None of it happens without our donors, partners, volunteers, educators, and supporters. Thank you for helping essential supplies reach classrooms nationwide.
What support makes possible

ALT What support makes possible

Support will reach...2 million students

ALT Support will reach...2 million students

90,500 teachers

ALT 90,500 teachers

Thank you KINF supporters! Our work wouldn't be possible without you!

ALT Thank you KINF supporters! Our work wouldn't be possible without you!

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To kick off the school year, the Minnesota Vikings and Caribou Coffee joined us at our Teacher Resource Center in Little Canada to show some extra love to local educators. 💜☕ Thank you for showing up for teachers and for supporting education in our community!
Vikings player smiling with a teacher shopping at the Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Resource Center.

ALT Vikings player smiling with a teacher shopping at the Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Resource Center.

A Caribou worker smiling and providing coffee to a teacher.

ALT A Caribou worker smiling and providing coffee to a teacher.

A teacher and a Minnesota Viking Legend smiling and holding a Caribou coffee cup as they shop for school supplies.

ALT A teacher and a Minnesota Viking Legend smiling and holding a Caribou coffee cup as they shop for school supplies.

Two Minnesota Vikings Legends standing at a cart talking to a teacher and helping her shop as she holds a Caribou coffee cup.

ALT Two Minnesota Vikings Legends standing at a cart talking to a teacher and helping her shop as she holds a Caribou coffee cup.

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"Teachers are constantly finding creative ways to make sure students have what they need—even when resources are limited. Their commitment is a reminder of why we keep showing up for educators and their students. 💛"
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