A Gift for Teaching

A Gift for Teaching A Gift for Teaching is Central Florida’s primary provider of free school supplies to teachers for the Our story is simple.

What began in 1998 as a way to recycle unwanted or surplus supplies from businesses has grown into an impactful operation distributing tens of thousands worth of school supplies and educational resources daily to our community's highest-need schools and classrooms for FREE. A Gift for Teaching proudly serves public schools in Orange and Osceola counties as the primary source for free school suppli

es to teachers for students who need them the most. We provide opportunities for eligible teachers to shop at a store, online, and through a mobile unit for free educational resources that are donated and funded through the generous community. A Gift For Teaching cares for teachers and students so that learning can occur for all.

The Great Big Backpack Build is a true community effort. 🙌 Our Ready for Back-to-School in-kind partners play a HUGE rol...
06/03/2026

The Great Big Backpack Build is a true community effort. 🙌 Our Ready for Back-to-School in-kind partners play a HUGE role in bringing the build to life. Their generous contributions behind the scenes allow more services to go straight to student supplies.

A look back at a year full of impact! Powered by community, creativity, and care for our teachers and students, this sch...
06/02/2026

A look back at a year full of impact! Powered by community, creativity, and care for our teachers and students, this school year was overflowing with unforgettable store moments and meaningful achievements.

Whether it was celebrating art and color, supporting STEAM learning, honoring educators, or growing programs like Pencil Boy, every moment added up to something bigger. Take a look at our full Year in Review and relive the stories that made it so special: https://buff.ly/kLaxwL7

Here’s to everything we built together and what’s still to come 🥂

Please note: A Gift for Teaching will be closed June 3-5 in preparation our Ready for Back-to-School kick-off event, The Great Big Backpack Build. Regular office hours will resume June 8.

May wrap up 💫The month of May captured what the school year has been all about! Showing up for students and teachers by ...
06/02/2026

May wrap up 💫

The month of May captured what the school year has been all about! Showing up for students and teachers by celebrating a milestone of $200M in classroom supply distribution and recognizing our heroes during Teacher Appreciation Week are just a few of the ways we've made this month especially impactful.

Thank you for your support and cheers to another successful school year in the books!

Behind every backpack is a team making it all happen 🎒This week, we’re hard at work preparing for The Great Big Backpack...
05/31/2026

Behind every backpack is a team making it all happen 🎒

This week, we’re hard at work preparing for The Great Big Backpack Build, from sorting supplies to setting up stations, it takes a full community effort to prep thousands of students with backpacks.

A special thank you to the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation ( & Alexandra Cohen Foundation) for supporting our Ready for Back-to-School campaign and helping bring this moment to life.

Thank you to CliftonLarsonAllen for your support of A Gift for Teaching's Pencil Boy Programs.Your new partnership has h...
05/30/2026

Thank you to CliftonLarsonAllen for your support of A Gift for Teaching's Pencil Boy Programs.

Your new partnership has helped make it easier for teachers to get the classroom supplies they need, saving time and helping to ensure students are set up for success.

05/29/2026

April showers bring May flowers and we’ve gotten our flowers this month 🌸

📰 Bell Worthy News is here! From the beautiful sounds of A Gift for Music's Nocturne event to celebrating an incredible $200 million milestone, this month is blooming with impact. We also honored educators during Teacher Appreciation Week and wrapped up another successful year of our Pencil Boy Programs, which grows opportunities for students everywhere.

Want to keep blooming with us? 🌼
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Although school is out, we are just getting started! Huge thanks to Universal Orlando Resort's Foundation for supporting...
05/28/2026

Although school is out, we are just getting started!

Huge thanks to Universal Orlando Resort's Foundation for supporting our 2026 Ready for Back-to-School campaign, starting this new season off strong with The Great Big Backpack Build at the Orange County Convention Center next week.

Follow along this summer as we gear up to support students in a big way.

What a great year!Looking back, Free Teacher Supply Store was filled with incredible energy, meaningful moments, and so ...
05/27/2026

What a great year!

Looking back, Free Teacher Supply Store was filled with incredible energy, meaningful moments, and so many reasons to celebrate.

From special events to everyday experiences, it all added up to something memorable. Thank you for being part of it and making the year so special.

Three kit builds in one impactful week! Thanks to the teams at Oshkosh AeroTech and Ally, we packed art, STEM, and essen...
05/26/2026

Three kit builds in one impactful week!

Thanks to the teams at Oshkosh AeroTech and Ally, we packed art, STEM, and essentials kits, supporting both creativity and core classroom needs for local students and teachers. In just one week, we completed 3 out of our 5 kit types, a rare milestone that highlights what’s possible when community partners show up strong.

Want to make an impact with your team? Host a Kits for Kids team building event and help us keep it going.

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This week, A Gift for Music’s signature event "Nocturne" brought the music to life with an evening filled with inspiring...
05/23/2026

This week, A Gift for Music’s signature event "Nocturne" brought the music to life with an evening filled with inspiring stories and unforgettable sound.

🎶Every moment was a reminder of how music connects us all.

Follow A Gift for Music for more!

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Orlando, FL
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