Teacher Supply Depot

Teachers traditionally invest as much as $500-$700 of their personal funds each year for supplies in their classrooms.  Often basic tools for learning are lacking -- pens, pencils, paper, as well as art and other supplies.

While materials may not be available in schools, businesses routinely discard surplus office supplies, art materials, containers, binders, books, desks, office equipment, chairs, and more.  Discarded items are costly to businesses and fill our landfills needlessly.  These discarded items can be used by our teachers!

The Teacher Supply Depot is a clearinghouse for donated surplus materials that can be used in classrooms.  The Knox County School System, Knox County Council PTA, KCEA, Goodwill, the Knoxville Area Chamber Partnership, and Knox County Solid Waste are pleased to announce the operation of this project to support the creative efforts of our teachers throughout the school system.

The Teacher Supply Depot accepts tax-deductible donations, and is in continual need of supplies to stock the Depot.  To donate items, or for more information contact:

Teacher Supply Depot - (865) 470-0750

www.teachersupplydepot.org

Here are some ideas of items you can donate.  If it's not listed here, but you think it might be usable, call the Teacher Supply Depot before discarding it.  Remember, your donation is tax-deductible!