Homeschool Curriculum Free for Shipping (HCFFS) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a simple, powerful mission: to help families across the United States access high-quality homeschooling curriculum for free—just pay the cost of shipping. What began as a small community effort has grown into a nationwide movement to make education more equitable, sustainable, and community-driven.
What Is HSCFFS?
HSCFFS connects families who have extra or gently used homeschool materials with families who need them. Donors send out curriculum for free, and recipients cover only the shipping costs. It’s a pay-it-forward system that relies on honesty, generosity, and a shared commitment to helping homeschoolers thrive.
The organization has served over 23,000 homeschooling families and continues to grow through its official website homeschoolfree.org and an active Facebook community.
The Mission
The mission of HSCFFS is twofold:
- Remove financial barriers to homeschooling by making curriculum accessible at no cost.
- Foster a sustainable, generous homeschooling community by encouraging families to pass along materials when they’re finished.
This mission ensures that educational quality is not dictated by a family’s income and that valuable materials don’t go to waste.
How It Works
- Donations: Families with extra curriculum submit their items through the website or Facebook group. These can include textbooks, workbooks, teacher guides, manipulatives, and more.
- Requests: Families who need curriculum browse available listings and request what fits their needs. All listings require only the cost of shipping.
- Shipping: Items are shipped using affordable methods like USPS Media Mail. HSCFFS encourages transparent and reasonable shipping costs to maintain accessibility.
- Pay it Forward: Once a family finishes using a resource, they are encouraged to list it again and continue the cycle.
Who It Serves
HSCFFS supports all kinds of homeschoolers, including:
- First-time homeschoolers
- Low-income families
- Rural families with limited access to stores
- Large families with multiple grade levels
- Parents of children with special learning needs
Whether you’re using classical, Charlotte Mason, unschooling, secular, or faith-based approaches, HSCFFS welcomes everyone.
Curriculum Categories
The organization handles a wide variety of subjects and grade levels:
- Reading & Phonics
- Math (including manipulatives and boxed programs)
- Science (including lab kits)
- History & Social Studies
- Language Arts
- Bible & Character Education
- High School Electives
- Preschool & Early Learning
Each listing includes descriptions and photos to help families make informed decisions before requesting materials.
Website Features
HSCFFS has an easy-to-navigate website that includes:
- Links to free curriculum and the Facebook community
- A Shop section with FREE downloadable resources like homeschool planners and reflection journals
- A growing blog with how-tos, updates, and real family stories
- Clear Policies on donations, shipping etiquette, and how to participate
Visit homeschoolfree.org to explore these features.
Community and Culture
At the heart of HSCFFS is its community. The organization thrives because of the willingness of homeschoolers to help one another. The Facebook group allows for real-time interaction, curriculum matches, gratitude posts, and more. It fosters a supportive environment where families can connect beyond transactions.
Key values include:
- Generosity: Sharing resources freely to help others
- Integrity: Accurate listings and fair shipping charges
- Inclusivity: Welcoming families from all backgrounds and educational philosophies
- Sustainability: Encouraging reuse over buying new
The Environmental Impact
Textbooks and workbooks are costly to produce and often go to waste after a year of use. HSCFFS helps extend the life of educational materials, reducing landfill waste and encouraging mindful consumption.
By sharing resources, families reduce their carbon footprint and create less demand for new manufacturing. It’s an environmentally conscious approach to home education.
Get Involved
There are many ways to support HSCFFS:
- Donate Curriculum: Give your gently used or new materials a second life.
- Volunteer: Help with admin tasks, Facebook group moderation, packaging, or local distribution.
- Financial Support: Donate funds to help cover website hosting, shipping supplies, and expansion.
- Join the Community: Connect on Facebook or sign up for updates via the website.
Not just a Facebook Group
Homeschool Curriculum Free for Shipping isn’t just a Facebook group—it’s a movement. It proves that quality education can be accessible, sustainable, and built on the strength of community.
For families who feel overwhelmed by curriculum costs or simply want to be part of a generous educational network, HSCFFS offers hope and help.
To learn more, donate, or find materials, visit homeschoolfree.org and become part of a growing legacy of support, one shipment at a time.
