In partnership with the East Chapel Hill Rotary, the PSF hosts an annual Teacher Supply Store, providing essential classroom supplies directly to CHCCS certified teachers each August. By ensuring educators have the materials they need, the store supports hands-on learning, encourages creativity, and eases the financial burden on teachers. Since 2007, this event has distributed over $700,000 in supplies and gift cards, benefiting thousands of teachers and tens of thousands of students across the district.
Details
The East Chapel Hill Rotary provides funding to purchase new school supplies and its members volunteer to help with setup and operation. Additional supplies come from gifts by individuals and annual “Stuff the Bus” supply drives hosted by UNC Health, Staples, and other local businesses.
Top-requested items include dry erase markers, sticky notes, chart paper, composition notebooks, tissues, disinfecting wipes, markers, pencils, and pens. Supplies support a wide range of classroom activities—from science experiments to art projects to literacy and math lessons—helping students learn, explore, and succeed.
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“Because of the East Chapel Hill Rotary Club and the PSF, my colleagues and I were able to stock our classrooms with supplies in August. The items were not only plentiful, but they were also very useful and had a direct impact on students learning, as we use them daily. We are lucky to work in a district with so much community support.”
This event shows teachers that the community cares—
providing classroom supplies and easing their out-of-pocket costs.
