Free 2 Teach celebrated its opening for the 2025-2026 school year with a special gift of $80,000 from Landers McClarty Subaru as part of the Subaru Share the Love campaign. This is the second largest donation in the organization’s history. At the opening shop, the free store welcomed 135 teachers and made the announcement with a check presentation from the Subaru team.
“Subaru is making an incredible investment in the thousands of teachers and children we serve at Free 2 Teach,” shares Free 2 Teach CEO, Alison Kling. “To open for the school year with this transformational gift and powerful partnership with Frank Williams and the entire Landers McLarty Subaru team is inspiring. Together we are impacting children by investing in their teachers.”
Subaru Share the Love is a national giving program that has resulted in $320 million raised over eighteen years for charities selected by local retailers. Subaru is dedicated to investing in the local community and supporting nonprofits close to the hearts of their customers. Free 2 Teach was selected as a Subaru Share the Love partner, bringing the community together to give back and support teachers and students.
“We are so impressed by the work and vision of the team at Free 2 Teach and honored to partner with them as part of Subaru Share the Love campaign,” shares Frank Williams, Managing Partner and Executive Manager for Landers McLarty. “I am proud to partner with an organization dedicated to providing teachers with the tools they need to inspire children in our public schools.”
The free store is open 11 months of the year and public-school teachers in Limestone and Madison Counties can shop for free every month. Donors from across the community generously support the mission of Free 2 Teach to ensure every child, regardless of economic background, has the tools they need to succeed. Volunteers give their time and energy to ensure that donations are sorted and organized and ready for teacher shoppers. In the organization’s history, they have given away over $14.7 million in supplies through their model of empowering teachers and school staff year-round to reach their students.
“As a new teacher, Free 2 Teach has been a lifesaver, helping me provide for my students and classroom without the overwhelming financial burden,” shares Huntsville City Schools teacher, Ms. Fife. “From having the basics to fostering creativity with additional supplies, Free 2 Teach has played a significant role in establishing a classroom where my students can thrive academically and emotionally. It has truly made a difference, and I am so grateful for the generosity of everyone involved!”
Teachers in Limestone County and Madison County’s five public school systems can schedule their shop by visiting www.free2teach.org/teacher. To donate to Free 2 Teach visit www.free2teach.org/donate.
