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Back to School Supplies Gift Ideas that Do Good
These Back to School supplies and gift ideas do good by donating a portion of profits to charity. Feel good knowing your back to school shopping is supporting good causes!
3pk Food Storage Set
For every Cheeky item purchased, Cheeky gives one meal to someone in need in the U.S.
Great for packing lunch for school, this set includes 3 snack containers and 3 lids. Dishwasher safe. BPA-free.
Available from Target in Unicorn Pink or Dinosaur Blue Green for $7.99
Yoobi™ Mini Office Supply Kit
Provides school supplies to classrooms in need
Kit includes: pencil sharpener, scissors, stapler, staple remover, staples, tape dispenser, tape refill, hole puncher and carrying case. For every Yoobi item you purchase, a Yoobi item will be donated to a classroom in need in the U.S.
Stasher Reusable Silicone Food Bag
1% of profits is donated to help preserve the planet
Stasher’s self-sealing, air-tight, non-plastic, silicone bags are a healthy alternative to plastic bags. They are safe for the freezer, microwave, dishwasher and boiling water.
Kid’s Socks Subscription
With every sock purchase, Sock Panda gives a pair to those in need
A Sock Subscription Box offering quality socks in unique designs that aren’t available in stores. Available for boys and girls. Tween’s socks (9-11 years old) and Kid’s socks (3-8 years old). Kid’s socks include a fun activity book, stickers, and more.
Available from Sock Panda, starting at 2 pairs a month for $16.
Backpack for Boys or Girls
5% of proceeds are donated towards the research and education of childhood rare diseases
Every Fenrici backpack has a special name and is shipped with a message aimed to fuel resilience, inspiration, perseverance, and other life-defining character traits in kids. They are durable, have extra pockets and reflector strips.
Available on Amazon in 2 sizes and 10 colors, starting at $29.95
Scooby-Doo Lunch Box
Helps provide meals to the hungry
This 3D molded insulated lunch box comes with an insulated snack bag, and a 17 oz. water bottle. For every $10 spent, BoxLunch donates one meal in collaboration with Feeding America.
Sticky Note and Page Marker Box Set
10% of the profits from every product sale are donated towards helping raise confident and creative kids
This post it note organizer comes with pack of 1440 flags and 200 small stickies with an inspirational teacher-inspired quote on the inside.
Available on Amazon from Teacher Peach in three designs for $12.95
Stainless Steel Food Containers
1% of sales are donated to protect the planet
U Konserve’s reusable stainless steel containers are an alternative to single-use plastic. They are ideal in lunch containers or backpacks and have leak-proof lids.
Wood Earbuds with Microphone
Helps provide hearing aids to a person in need
For the high school and college kids on your shopping list are these real wood Noise Isolating Earbuds with In-line Microphone. For every pair sold, LSTN helps provide hearing aids to a person in need through Starkey Hearing Foundation.
Available on Amazon from LSTN Sound in Ebony and Bamboo Wood, starting at $39.99
Literary and Book-Themed Zipper Pouch
Purchase of this pouch sends one book to a community in need
These zipper pouches are perfect for book-lovers, writers, and students. Out of Print is dedicated to celebrating our favorite stories while promoting literacy in underserved communities.
This Bar Saves Lives Chocolate Chip Granola Bars
Feeds children in need
Add one to your kid’s lunch or have a bar for yourself. Gluten-free with 14 essential vitamins and mineral. For every box of snack bars you buy, This Bar Saves Lives send life-saving food to a child in need.
Previously Loved Kid’s Clothing
40% of proceeds go back to schools
Schoola is a previously loved kids’ clothing retailer with brand names such as Gap, Gymboree, Tea Collection, and more at up to 70% off retail. With help from Schoola, schools receive much-needed money for underfunded programs including art, P.E., and music.
Motivational Stress Balls
10% of the profits from every product sale are donated towards helping raise confident and creative kids
Suitable for teachers, parents, and students alike! This set includes three inspirational stress balls, each with a different quote.
Available on Amazon from Teacher Peach in six colors for $12.95
Teacher’s Jumbo Tote
10% of the profits from every product sale are donated towards helping raise confident and creative kids
This jumbo tote bag is the perfect gift to show your appreciation to teachers. It features an adjustable strap, zippered inner and outer pockets, and an inspirational quote.
Billabong Unisex Command School Backpack
Protect the ocean
Billabong has teamed with the Surf Industry Coastal Defenders to save our oceans. The Billabong Unisex Command School Backpack comes in different color combos and sports an impressive capacity for storage.
Whether you’re shopping for a teacher or an elementary, high school, or college student, you can find the perfect “gift that gives back” with these back to school supplies and gift ideas!
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