KidSmart - Tools for Learning

There are more than 90,000 students in St. Louis who cannot afford basic school supplies like pencils, paper and crayons. KidSmart—Tools for Learning helps these children succeed in school by providing free school supplies. Donations from individuals and businesses help keep KidSmart stocked with everything from crayons, markers and glue to business surplus items such as binders, envelopes and promotional items. Community volunteers help KidSmart fulfill daily tasks. KidSmart distributes the supplies to teachers through KidSmart's On the Go! program as well as drive-thru distribution events. Schools where 70% or more of the children are on the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program, a national poverty index, qualify to receive supplies from KidSmart. Since opening in 2002, KidSmart has distributed more than $27 million in school supplies to more than 102,000 economically disadvantaged children in the area. There are still more than 90,000 students in desperate need of KidSmart services. KidSmart is proud of its financial stewardship. 92% of all product and monetary donations go directly toward our free store program. With your help today we can paint a bright tomorrow for thousands of area kids in need.