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Tokens in, books out.

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Your colors, your books.

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Schools, sponsors, results.

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10,000+schools12.6M+books vended yearly98.7%report a positive reading impactBook a planning call →
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98.7% of schools report a positive reading impact.

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Foundations and clubs

Your club.
Your school.
Their books.

Rotary, Kiwanis, Lions and community foundations across the country sponsor Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machines to inspire readers and strengthen their local schools.

Machines
15,000+
Price From
$4,995
Ships In
4-6 wks

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Foundations and clubs in action

Watch foundations put books in kids' hands.

A children's charity, an education foundation, a neighborhood nonprofit and a NASCAR driver's foundation. Each one put a Bookworm in a school.

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Why clubs fund it

Built for clubs that serve kids.

Students earn a golden Inchy token for reaching a goal, then pick a book to keep. Literacy, youth service and character education, in one machine.

  • It fits your service mission

    The Bookworm directly supports literacy, youth engagement and character education. Those are common goals for foundation and service club grants.

  • Your name on the machine

    Add your logo, club name or a dedication plaque, like “Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Springfield.”

  • You choose the school

    Support a school in your own community or district. Or we match you with one that needs literacy support.

  • Help with your application

    We provide supporting language, impact statements and W-9 documentation for your grant application.

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Recognition

Your name on the machine.

Each sponsored machine can be customized with your logo, organization name or a dedication plaque. Our in-house art team designs your wrap and sends a mockup within 3-5 business days.

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  • Bookworm machine wrapped for the Rotary Club of Las Vegas Summerlin and Raising Cane's at Givens Elementary
    Rotary Club of Las Vegas Summerlin
  • Bookworm machine in a Kiwanis wrap that reads Reading Takes You Places
    Kiwanis
  • Bookworm machine in a red 49ers Foundation Tackling Literacy wrap
    49ers Foundation
  • Bookworm machine in a Heal the Hood superhero wrap
    Heal the Hood
  • Bookworm machine in a red TeamMates Mentoring wrap
    TeamMates Mentoring
A smiling child looks through a stack of picture books
600+ students at Palmetto Bays Elementary
Club story

Kiwanis gave 600 students a Bookworm.

The Kiwanis Club of Myrtle Beach donated an Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine to Palmetto Bays Elementary School. A grant from Kiwanis International and the Kiwanis District Foundation helped pay for it.

  • Students earn gold tokens for achievements, then vend a brand new book.
  • Kids build their own home libraries.
  • The club plans machines in more Title I schools in the area.
Kiwanis member
Instill the love of learning and reading around the world is very important for us at Kiwanis. We love the kids. Everything is about the kids.
Henrietta GardnerMember, Kiwanis Club of Myrtle Beach

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Sponsorship made easy

You pick the school. We handle the rest.

Global Vending Group is your one stop shop, from the first call to ongoing support.

  1. School

    Choose a school

    Pick a school partner in your community, or we match you with one in need of literacy support.

  2. Quote

    Get options and a quote

    Fill out the short interest form. We outline options, provide a quote and coordinate with the school or district.

    Fill out the interest form
  3. Design and delivery

    We brand it, ship it and set it up

    Our designers put your logo, club name or dedication plaque on the machine. We handle shipping, delivery and setup. Standard machines ship 4-6 weeks after an order.

    Explore the design gallery
  4. Launch day

    Cut the ribbon

    Many sponsors celebrate with a ribbon cutting. It is a great opportunity for local media coverage. Curated book bundles keep restocking simple for the school.

    Plan a ribbon cutting
Inchy's impact

Reading rewards, measured

Students impacted yearly
5.4M+
Books vended yearly
12.6M+
Report a positive reading impact
98.7%

  • “Together with the school district and community leaders, Save the Children US has placed book vending machines throughout one eastern Kentucky county to help children spark a love of reading and grow their home libraries.”

    Janti Soeripto CEO and President, Save the Children US

  • “It was incredibly moving to see the joy on each student's face at the thought of earning new books from the vending machines through good attendance and grades at school.”

    Justin Prettyman Executive Director, 49ers Foundation

  • “For us, it is very important that children have access to free books and one of the best places is a hospital.”

    Theresa Monforte-Caraballo Founder and Executive Director, Grandma's Love
Foundation stories

Foundations, nonprofits and clubs that funded one.

Every story starts with one machine in one school.

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Partners in literacy

Foundations, clubs and sponsors that fund Bookworms

FAQ

Questions from clubs and foundations

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Get options, a quote and help choosing a school.

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Or call (800) 592-4220

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Can our foundation or club choose which school to sponsor?

Absolutely. Many organizations like to support a school in their own community or district. Select a school partner directly, or we can match you with one in need of literacy support.

How much does it cost to sponsor a book vending machine?

Price ranges from $4,995 to $6,300 depending on your needs, including wrap customization, picture book trays and warranties. Some clubs fund the entire project, while others co-sponsor with a PTO or local business. Request a quote to get an exact price.

Will our club or foundation receive recognition on the machine?

Each sponsored machine can be customized with your logo, organization name or a dedication plaque, for example “Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Springfield.” Many sponsors also celebrate with a ribbon cutting, a great opportunity for local media coverage.

Can this project qualify for our literacy or youth service grant requirements?

In most cases, yes. Inchy's Bookworm Vending Machine directly supports literacy, youth engagement and character education, all common objectives for foundation and service club grants. We can provide supporting language, impact statements and W-9 documentation for your application.

How do we get started with a sponsorship or donation?

Fill out our short interest form. A member of our team will outline options, provide a quote and help coordinate with the school or district of your choice.

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Schools use Inchy for

  • PBIS rewards
  • Attendance
  • Student recognition
  • Academic goals
  • Birthday books
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