1 in 2 local students are living in poverty. That means 50% of local students cannot afford basic school supplies through no fault of their own. Without the proper materials, children are not only unprepared to learn; they often become detached from school and form a negative association with learning, which increases their absenteeism and the likelihood they will drop out.

In making these flashcards, you are allowing teachers to provide the necessary learning materials for their students in need. Having the right resources ready increases teachers’ instructional time. And when children have their own supplies, grades and classroom behavior improve, their self-esteem rises, and they become more excited about school and learning!

Since 2002, Classroom Central has provided free school supplies to area students in need. Supporting almost100,000 students and their teachers across 6 school districts, our team provides everything from notebooks and pencils, to crayons and books, and so much more to nearly 200 schools each year. Our mission is to equip students living in poverty to effectively learn by collecting and distributing free school supplies.