Our school programme

KidsCan's products are available for schools to use in whatever way works best for their students. Many schools run breakfast and lunch clubs which are open to all students to reduce stigma. Others have toasters and snack baskets in classrooms. We offer a warm jacket for every student – many schools make this part of their uniform. By supporting all students, we help create a more inclusive and equitable school environment where no child is singled out. This support fosters a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Most schools order shoes, socks and health products as needed, so they can offer these discreetly.

KidsCan has been operating for 20 years. We started out supporting 40 low decile schools in Auckland with raincoats and snacks, and we now partner with more than a third of all schools nationwide, offering a full suite of products: breakfast food, snacks, hot lunches, jackets, shoes, socks and health products. Every day, we fuel tens of thousands of students for learning.

Our school programme is designed to enable children to arrive in class warm, fuelled and ready to learn. Once you’re a KidsCan partner school, our support is available for the long haul. Staff order what you need from us – because you know the best way to meet the needs of your tamariki. The programme is designed to be mana-enhancing, reducing the stigma which children in poverty can face. Together, we can make a difference.