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Back-to-School, the FriendsOffice Way:
As back-to-school season approaches, educators and administrators across the Midwest begin preparing for the organized chaos that is supply ordering, classroom setup, and student support. At FriendsOffice, we’ve been helping schools simplify that process for decades—but it’s more than just packing boxes.
Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
With recent cuts to federal and state education funding, schools are facing growing pressure to do more with less. The burden often falls on educators who are already overextended. That’s where we come in! Most of the schools we servce think of us as not just as a vendor, but as a true partner in helping with their school year success.
Our school supply program is built to reduce the stress and time commitment for administrators, all while providing quality, affordable supplies tailored to each school or district’s specific needs.
Behind the Scenes: Our Assembly Process
From the outside, it might look like a flurry of boxes and packing slips—but inside our corporate office's warehouse, it’s a finely tuned process of logistics, care, and good old-fashioned teamwork.
- Customization First: Every kit is customized based on grade level, classroom need, or grant requirement. We work closely with purchasing managers and educators to ensure accuracy.
- Hands-On Assembly: Seasonal team members (yes, we’re hiring!) help hand-pack each order. It’s fast-paced, organized, and surprisingly fun—especially for school supply lovers.
- Checked Twice: Every order goes through multiple points of quality control to ensure the right product ends up in the right hands at the right time.
- On-Time Delivery: Whether it’s a full district-wide shipment or a single summer program, we ensure everything arrives exactly when it’s needed—no excuses. So, once the full school district's order is ready to go, it is stored until the expected delivery date.
What Makes It Different
Unlike big-box options or faceless online ordering, FriendsOffice offers what schools really need: relationship-based service.
- Responsive support. No bots. Just real people you can call by name.
- Accurate delivery. Our team personally ensures your orders are fulfilled correctly the first time.
- Flexible payment and procurement options. We work within your budget and can accommodate PO systems, grants, and specialty programs.
And best of all? It’s all done with the same heart and hustle that’s made us a trusted name in education since 1965.
It’s More Than Supplies—It’s Support
Teachers are often the first to show up and the last to leave—but they shouldn't have to shoulder everything alone. By simplifying bulk supply orders, FriendsOffice helps free up time, reduce stress, and empower educators to focus on what matters most: teaching.
From case studies like our summer school program partnership to insights on the true cost of convenience, we’ve seen firsthand how intentional support can make a lasting difference in a school district’s year.
Ready to Get Started?
Whether you're placing an order for the fall semester or exploring ways to streamline your school’s supply process, we’d love to talk. Let us help you make back-to-school season a little less hectic—and a lot more successful.
? Contact us or explore our school solutions to learn more.