Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Labels for Education program?

The Labels for Education program is a school fund raising program designed with busy families in mind as an alternative to traditional fund raising. By saving and redeeming product UPCs and beverage caps from participating products schools can earn FREE educational merchandise, such as computers, software, sports equipment, musical instruments, library books and even a minivan. The school community can assist by saving UPCs and beverage caps from participating products and giving them to the school. The school redeems the points collected for FREE merchandise! Please refer to the Rules of Participation for more information. See the complete list of Participating Products.

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How do I know if my local school participates in Labels for Education?

The Labels for Education program is open to a variety of schools and organizations, including: public and private schools (grades K-12); home school associations (grades K-12) that comply with laws and regulations for the state in which they operate; licensed child care centers; public libraries; religious educational centers; head start centers having any of the grades K though 12; pre-schools located in the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and any schools located on any U.S. military installation, regardless of location.

To find out if your school participates in the Labels for Education program, visit Find My School and enter your school's zip code. If your school appears on our list, you have had an active Labels for Education program within the past few years.

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What if my school/organization does not participate in the Labels for Education program?

If you entered your schools zip code in the Find My School section of our website and your school does not appear, contact your school to discuss interest and come back to our coordinator application or call 1-800-424-5331 anytime, seven days a week. You should be a school administrator or designated coordinator to enroll your school.

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Is my school/organization eligible to participate in the Labels for Education program?

Eligible schools/organizations may participate in the Labels for Education Program and submit UPCs, beverage caps and bonus certificates for redemption. Eligible schools/organizations are public and private schools(K-12), home school associations (K-12) that comply with laws and regulations for the state in which they operate, licensed child care centers, public libraries, religious educational centers and Head Start centers having any of the grades K through 12 and preschools located in the 50 United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and any schools located on any U.S. military installation (regardless of location).

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Which products participate in the Labels for Education program?

Hundreds of products participate in the Labels for Education program. Look for the Labels for Education logo and point value near the product’s UPC symbol. Click here to see the complete list of Participating Products and their point values.

If you have additional questions regarding participating products, please call 1-800-424-5331 anytime, seven days a week and our customer service representatives will assist you.

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How do I turn in the Labels for Education participating product UPCs that I’ve collected?

Send participating Labels for Education product UPCs you've collected to your designated school. Your school's volunteer Labels for Education coordinator will send them in and redeem the points for FREE merchandise for your school!

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What kind of merchandise can my school get through the Labels for Education program?

For the 2011-2012 school year we are offering more than 475 educational items in our merchandise catalog. Our merchandise is grouped into the following categories:

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Can I donate participating UPCs to a school even if I don't have a child who attends that school?

Yes! Schools appreciate any help you can give them in their collection efforts for free educational supplies and equipment. There is no obligation. Simply collect product UPCs from participating Labels for Education products you use throughout the year and drop them off at your local school. See the complete list of Participating Products.

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What is the Labels for America™ Program?

The Labels for America Program is a way for schools to earn bonus points by participating in volunteer projects, fitness activities or educational programs that promote learning, caring, sharing, or student nutrition and wellness. To date, schools and organizations have received approximately 58 million bonus points through this program! You can learn more about the Labels for America Program.

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