Donate new or gently used classroom supplies

Schoolhouse Supplies accepts donations of new and gently-used, reusable school, office, and art supplies, and other learning materials that are suitable for classrooms by appointment only. Please check the list of items we currently accept/do not accept below before scheduling your appointment. We update this list frequently based on current inventory and whether items can be safely stocked in our warehouse. We do not accept items that are not suitable for a classroom, or that are broken, damaged, dirty, or in poor condition. If you have any additional questions about what to donate or what we accept, contact us using the email address or phone number listed below!

Items we currently accept

BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES

New or gently used backpacks, spiral notebooks, composition notebooks, #2 pencils, colored pencils, crayons, glue bottles, glue sticks, rulers, erasers, pencil cap erasers, 2-pocket folders, adult and child scissors, permanent markers, dry erase markers, washable markers, highlighters, and notebook filler paper.

binders

3-ring binders in new or like-new condition. We do not accept dirty, warped, damaged, or heavily branded binders.

CLASSROOM MATERIALS

Graph paper, calculators, protractors, compasses, seeds, puzzles, games, workbooks, posters, building blocks, science lab materials like test tubes, science kits, lab coats, etc.

Non-English Books

We are accepting non-English books only: Fiction and non-fiction stories and novels for grades preschool through 12th grade and adult written in Spanish and other languages.

ARTS & CRAFTS

We accept art and craft supplies! Art paper (construction, scrapbooking, drawing, etc.), drawing pads, watercolor pads, oil pastels, paints (acrylic, tempera, watercolors), paint brushes, ink pads, stamps, fancy art markers, clay, glitter and glitter glue, beads, foam sheets and shapes, feathers, puff balls, felt, yarn, embroidery floss, popsicle sticks, craft kits and sets, small art tools, canvas boards, etc. We do not accept fabric sample books.

OFFICE SUPPLIES

We do not accept LEGAL-SIZE file folders, hanging files, expanding files, etc. Post-it notes, whiteboard erasers and sprays, electric pencil sharpeners, tape (scotch, masking, packaging), staples, binder clips, paper clips, thumbtacks, White-out/correction tape, rubber bands, clipboards, tape dispensers, staplers, 1 or 3 hole punches, sheet protectors, standard-size folders and hanging files, note pads and project folders. We are currently accepting desk organizers (in and out trays, etc.).

INCENTIVES

Cute journals, stickers, small toys, prizes, lunch boxes, pencil pouches, pencil cases, coloring and activity books, and reusable bags. We do not accept fabric-covered items like used stuffed animals or puppets, or used inflatable toys.

STATIONERY

White or color 8.5 x 11 copy paper and cardstock, mailing labels and envelopes. We are not accepting legal-size copy paper.

Hygiene

Unused hygiene items like facial tissue, feminine hygiene, disinfecting wipes and sprays, hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.

Donation process

  1. Review the list of items we are currently accepting and not accepting.

  2. Organize your items in bags or boxes that you will leave with us.

  3. Make an appointment for your donation. Appointments are available Monday - Thursday, 10:00am to 4:00pm.

  4. Drive around to the back of the Schoolhouse Supplies location and ring the doorbell. We will help you unload your donation and provide a tax receipt upon request.

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Make An Appointment

Monday – Thursday, from 10:00am to 4:00pm.

Items we do not accept

  • Books and textbooks

  • Teaching materials over 10 years old / workbooks / dittos / photocopies

  • Homemade materials/curriculum

  • Overhead projector sheets

  • Dictionaries or encyclopedia sets

  • Rolodexes

  • Furniture

  • Standing desk converters

  • Music Stands

  • Monitor Arms

  • Binding Materials

  • Computers, printers, electronics

  • Technology/computer accessories (thumb drives, mouse, etc.) and peripherals

  • VHS, records, cassette tapes

  • Blank CDs and DVDs or jewel cases

  • Adding machines

  • Letterhead, notebooks, binders or stationery with branding

Other donation resources

Have an item to donate that we do not accept? Contact the relevant organization below or consult their website before dropping off your materials.