Turning spare cards into
moments of joy
PackForward collects donated Pokémon and trading cards, assembles them into custom packs, and delivers them to kids through local organizations — completely free.
A simple idea with real impact
Every year, millions of trading cards sit unused in binders and shoeboxes. Meanwhile, kids who've never held a single card are missing out on one of the most joyful hobbies in the world.
We collect
Community members ship us their spare and bulk trading cards from anywhere in the country.
We build
Volunteers hand-assemble 5-card packs in penny sleeves, sealed with our signature purple sticker.
We give
Finished packs are donated to local Toys for Tots-style organizations for kids who need them most.
"I started PackForward because I had boxes of Pokémon cards I never touched anymore, and I knew somewhere out there was a kid who would absolutely love them. It seemed crazy that those cards weren't in their hands."
Our vision
A PackForward hub in every major city — so no card travels too far, no kid goes without, and the community that loves this hobby gives back to the next generation of players.
Three easy steps to pack it forward
Whether you have a shoebox of bulk commons or just want to chip in a few dollars, every contribution builds a pack for a kid who needs one.
Gather your cards
Any condition, any set, any game. Commons, uncommons, bulk rares — they're all welcome. Even beat-up cards bring joy to a kid who's never held one.
Pack & ship them to us
Toss them in a bubble mailer or small box and ship to your nearest PackForward hub. No need to sort, sleeve, or organize — we handle all of that.
We do the rest
Volunteers sort, assemble packs, seal them with our sticker, and deliver to local partner organizations — your cards reach a kid within weeks.
We gladly accept
Ship your cards here
Please include a note with your name and email so we can send you a donation receipt.
36 Nylander Way
Acton, MA
Prefer to donate money?
Every dollar goes directly toward penny sleeves, stickers, and shipping supplies — the materials that turn donated cards into finished packs. $5 covers supplies for roughly 20 packs.
Small cards, big futures
Every pack we deliver is a first experience — the first time a kid holds a trading card, feels the weight of a holo, or discovers a hobby that might stay with them for life. We're just getting started.
Every card finds a home
Cards that would have sat in shoeboxes forever are sorted, packed with care, and handed to a kid who'll treasure them.
Community-powered
Donors, volunteers, and partner organizations work together. One person's bulk box becomes another kid's entire collection.
Built to grow
Our model is intentionally simple — penny sleeves, a sticker, and donated cards. That simplicity lets us scale to any city, anywhere.
Growing across the country
We're actively expanding so donors can ship locally, keeping costs down and getting cards to kids faster. Want to bring PackForward to your city? We'd love to talk.
Start a hub in your city →
Organizations we work with
We partner with local nonprofits and community organizations to make sure every pack reaches a kid who needs it. Interested in partnering with us? We'd love to hear from you.
Want to bring PackForward to your community?
We're looking for Toys for Tots-style organizations, shelters, schools, and holiday toy drives that would love to distribute packs to kids. No cost, no hassle — we handle everything.
Become a partner →Get in touch
We'd love to hear from you
Whether you're a donor with a shoebox of cards, an organization looking to partner, or someone who wants to open a hub in your city — we're all ears.
contactpackforward@gmail.com
36 Nylander Way, Acton MA
Acton, Massachusetts — shipping nationwide
Donation receipts: Include your name and email with your card shipment and we'll send a receipt for tax purposes within 5 business days.