Pay It Forward

Sharing materials. Supporting needs. Keeping creativity in community.

Everything that comes into Hello Art Hatchery is donated and given freely. Because of this, we feel it’s important to share a portion of these materials in a way that centers direct support and community care.

We do this through our Pay It Forward program. Sometimes that looks like providing supplies that offer a creative outlet to someone who doesn’t otherwise have room in their budget, or helping a single mom afford materials that keep her kids active. Other times, it’s supporting a classroom, a nonprofit, or a creative project that serves others.

This program is a core part of who we are and how we operate.

Who Is This For?

Anyone can make a request – individuals, families, teachers, artists, organizers, and nonprofits, to name a few.

This program is intended to support people who are in need of materials, as well as work that serves the broader community. There’s no formal application, proof, or litmus test. If you’re asking, we trust that the need is real.

How It Works

You can make a request using the form below. We take requests as they come in and see what’s possible based on what we have on hand that month. Within a few days, we’ll let you know whether we’re able to fill your request, need to hold it until more materials become available, or aren’t able to fulfill it.

Important Things to Know

Because this program is fueled entirely by donations, there are some natural limits. We can only give what we have, and we can only give so much in any given month.

Pay It Forward support is limited to materials only. We’re not able to provide cash, gift cards, delivery, shipping, or ongoing or recurring support.

All Pay It Forward materials are secondhand and may be in varying condition. Fulfilled requests are available for pickup at the shop during regular store hours.

Make a Request

Please use the form below to tell us what you’re looking for. The more detail you can share, the better we can match materials to your needs.

Make a request

Individuals may use a first name and last initial only.

Please share a contact person so we know who to follow up with.

We’ll use this only to follow up about your request.

Optional, but helpful if email isn’t the best way to reach you.

A general timeframe is perfect (next week, March, anytime, etc.).

The more detail you can share, the better we can match what we have. Examples: yarn for charity projects, fabric for quilting, paper and glue for an event, sewing supplies for a beginner, sensory bin items, or art supplies to try a new medium.

Optional context that helps us choose appropriate materials.

For example: one person, a family, a classroom, or a community group.

An estimate is completely fine (just me, group of 10, classroom, etc.).

Color, material type, size, or anything else that matters.