Bikes For Kids of Northern Indiana - Annual Bike Giveaway Events!

Bikes for Kids, Inc. (BFK) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to promoting outdoor physical activity by providing free new bicycles and helmets to children in need. We provide bikes and helmets to 2nd graders at poverty or ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) levels.  Our mission is to encourage kids to step away from screens, get outside, and experience the joy of riding.

Since 2019, we have donated thousands of bikes to low-income children across Marshall, St. Joseph, and Starke counties in Northern Indiana. 

In spring 2026, we are expanding our efforts in partnership with South Bend, Mishawaka, and Penn-Harris-Madison Schools to provide an additional 1,200 brand-new bikes and helmets to their students.

How You Can Help:To make this initiative a success, we need support from individual and corporate sponsors, as well as volunteers and board members for our giveaway events in Northern Indiana in 2026 and beyond. 
Our Goal for 2026:

School Districts	                                                    Bikes to Be Given Away
	Marshall County Schools	                                                     320Starke County Schools	                                                     110South Bend Schools	                                                             700Mishawaka Schools	                                                             250Penn-Harris-Madison Schools	                                             250Total Bikes and helmets given away    	                          1,630	Anticipated cost	$163,000.00** Each bike/helmet is $100 set	
 There are 2 ways you can support these events: 

1) Purchase a new kid's bike and helmet.  Starting at $100.00, you can help make BFK a reality.  Choose one or more kids to sponsor.  Just purchase a bike from our online store and we'll buy it (or a similar model based on availability) at a pre-negotiated price.  We'll make sure the bike is assembled properly and delivered to a deserving child at our bike giveaways.   A cash donation is also available in the store. 
2)  Help us at the events.  We have events in various locations throughout Northern Indiana.  We need assistance with transportation, organization, food preparation, etc.   These are the most important days of the year for BFK, and it would simply be impossible without our volunteers and community members like you. 

All donations to Bikes for Kids, Inc. are tax deductible.  

Bikes For Kids, Inc., assumes no liability for accidents or physical injury to the rider after receiving a bike.  We highly recommend wearing a bicycle helmet for personal safety when riding.  

For more information about these events, please call us at (574) 221-5688 or email us at info@bikesforkids.net.
                                                             
                                                   Bikes For Kids of Northern Indiana. 19329 6B Road, Plymouth, Indiana 46563 / EIN - 4158689