Contact: Judy Stamps at judy.stamps@acfb.org
Volunteer contact: Suzanne Roush at volunteers@acfb.org

What is Kids In Need?

There's no limit to what a child can learn when equipped with the right school supplies and a full stomach. In the fall of 2000, the Atlanta Community Food Bank developed the Kids In Need program, a year-round free store for educators. The Kids In Need mission is to provide learning supplies for students whose academic success is threatened by poverty. Achievement should never be impeded by financial status.

Teachers are presented with a plethora of classroom and student materials in the Kids In Need store--all free of charge.

Who qualifies?

Every year, Kids In Need is proud to distribute nearly 200,000 pounds of brand new school supplies to teachers in low-income schools. For a school to qualify, at least 80% of the students must be enrolled in the federal free and reduced lunch program or, for high schools, have combined average SAT scores lower than 900. There is absolutely no cost to teachers or schools. The Kids In Need facility is reminiscent of a retail store and is continuously stocked with school and art supplies for grade levels Pre-K through 12.

We currently serve elementary, middle and high schools in Atlanta Public, Clayton County, Cobb County, Decatur City, Dekalb County, Fulton County, and Spalding County school systems.

How Does It Work?

Kids In Need contacts the principals of eligible schools. The principal then informs teachers, who each email Kids In Need and set up a time to shop for supplies.

Teachers may shop once each semester.

Shopping is by appointment only. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, 2:45p.m. to 4:45p.m.

Volunteers keep our Kids In Need store fully stocked and organized.

How much does it cost?

There is absolutely no cost to teachers or schools. All supplies are brand new and donated by manufacturers, retail stores and school supply drives.

Want More Information?

• Click here if you are a teacher from a qualified school to know more about shopping with Kids In Need.
• Interested in donating new school or office supplies to help realize the potential of some lower income students? Click here if you wish to know more about how to donate, including a list of some needed items, to Kids in Need.
• Opportunities to help abound! Click here if you wish to know more about volunteer opportunities at Kids in Need.

Testimonials

"You are certainly making a difference in our schools." -- teacher

"I have been spending so much of my own money on school supplies for my classroom. Kids In Need has changed my life along with the lives of my students." -- teacher

"We have experienced a marked increase in our test scores and numbers of books read because of the incentive gifts provided by Kids In Need." -- principal

Sponsors

If you would like to be part of our sponsor program, please contact Project Director Judy Stamps at judy.stamps@acfb.org or call 404.892.3333 ext. 1224.

Board of Directors

Contact information:

Teachers

To make an appointment or to request more information about Kids in Need, please email kin@acfb.org. No phone calls, please.

Donors and Sponsors

Judy Stamps, Project Director
404.892.3333 ext. 1224
judy.stamps@acfb.org

Food Bank Member Agencies

Selected agencies of the Atlanta Community Food Bank that serve low-income children are eligible for participation in the program. To find out if you qualify contact Carol Richburg at carol.richburg@acfb.org or call 404.892.3333 ext. 1224.