How to Create an Amazon List for School Supplies

Another school year is just around the corner! With so many finding supplies and funds a little strapped this year, schools could use some extra help. Amazon lists provide a collaborative way to bring much needed school supplies to your local classrooms, libraries, or afterschool programs by utilizing community donations.

What are Amazon Lists?
Amazon Lists are collaborative and editable lists you can us to store your wish list for Amazon items in one place. These lists can be private for personal use or be public. To advertise and receive community donations, you’ll want to create a shareable, public list for use to donate to you or your organization.

Create Your Amazon List
Step 1. Create Your Shopping List

First, log-in to your Amazon account. Once you’re logged in, click where it says “Hello, ________ Account & Lists.” In that dropdown, you will see the option to “Create a List.”’

Once you click the button, give your list a name like “_______ School Wish List”

Step 2. Manage Your List’s Settings

Your new, empty list will now be ready for you to set up. The default setting of a list is private, so we will start by changing that. Find the “...More” button and bring up the option to Manage Lists.

Change the privacy from “Private” to “Public” so that your community will be able to find you.

Then, fill in the rest of the information below these options. What you’ll be asked to provide is:

  • Recipient and Recipient Information | Use this space to add your name and your school email address.

  • Description | Here, you can describe who you are, what school you’re providing for, and leave a personal note to thank the community.

  • Shipping Address | Make sure to select where you want your purchases to go.

Step 3. Find Items for Your Classroom

Now the fun part! Here is where you will begin your shopping trip. Start by browsing Amazon and select which items you would like to add to your wish list. When you’re find an item you want, simply click the “Add to List” button under the shipping area and then select the list you created.

4. Share Your List With the Community

Once you have populated your list with items your classroom could use, you will need to share it for your community members. Go back to your list and find the button that says “Send list to others” near the “...More” button.

When you click that, this box will show up:

Copy the “View Only” link and share that on your social media profiles to let people know about your list! You can also send out your list directly via email, if you prefer to ask for donations that way. When individuals click through that link, they will see the different items you’ve requested and be able to add it directly to their cart.

One thing you should know about this link is that even when you update your list and add items, your special link will stay the same. So you can continue shopping and adding items to your cart no matter when you decide to share the link!