"One day a student came into the room in tears, asking to staple his backpack, again. He was beginning to become embarrassed because of this. Instead of grabbing the stapler, this time I was able to grab two backpacks and let him choose one. His face lit up like a star!"

"When a student sees other classmates with a new notebook, pencil, and/or folder, he or she does not have to worry about receiving supplies needed to achieve success. Red Apple Supplies helps to alleviate student and teacher concerns about needed supplies. This provides an even playing field and the necessary comfort, pride, and responsibility for caring for their new supplies which promote more effort and success."

"I had a student with no supplies that was coming from a foster home. He was afraid to come to school because the kids would make fun of him. I gave him the supplies from Red Apple Supplies that he needed, bought him some uniforms and after that he was really happy to learn. He was one of my top students."

"Many of my students are missing basic school supplies. I received pencils, pens, & backpacks (which one student LOVED choosing from the great designs) from Red Apple Supplies. This student had been carrying supplies in a Publix bag or ANY way they could so he was thrilled to choose his OWN bag & I had placed one of every basic supply inside! We called it his "Success Pack" because it contained everything he needed to be successful ! He treasured it & had his supplies EVERY day!"

"I have about 20% of my students who actually bring supplies each year. The rest I have to pay for out of pocket. Red Apple Supplies has allowed me to have everything my kids need and there is no embarrassment or worry that they won't have the supplies to start the school year."

"I teach at a Title 1 school with 98% of the students on free or reduced lunch. A student had a book bag that was torn and lost his school supplies. I also noticed other students laughing at his bag and he was a bit embarrassed. At the most perfect time, I called that student’s name and gave him a new book bag. Immediately, his face brightened and he had an upbeat body posture. It made his day and he was super grateful. This is one of many stories to share."

"Christian is the oldest in his family and the first to go to school- he has twin siblings who are 1. When he goes home, he helps his mother take care of them as she is visually impaired. Due to your generous donation of Back-to-school backpacks, he uses the school supplies and backpack he received to do his homework every week. He is excelling in learning, writing, and speaking English, and having those school supplies to use at home gives him that extra support!”