2025 Teachers' Back2School Supply Event

"I am a first-year teacher and my classroom is empty! This is so helpful."

"I need pens and markers for my students"

"I love this place!"

"Can you help me get all this in my car?"

Our annual Teachers' Supply Giveaway is when you can take as many supplies as you need for your classroom for one low fee.* Last year, over 230 Chicago teachers got treasures for their classrooms -- this year will be even better!

Friday, August 22, 5-8pm, $40

Saturday, August 23, 10-4pm, $30

Sunday, August 24, 10 - 2pm. $20

Click here to pick your date + get tickets!

Who can come?  Chicago Teachers. Special Ed, Early Intervention, Counselors, Art, Math, Dance, ELA teachers, Daycare Providers, Park District Staff and more.

What can you get? Books, Bins, Manipulatives, Art Supplies, Paper, Binders, Staplers, Markers, Rulers, Name Tags, Lanyards, Dry-Erase Boards, Desk Organizers, Calculators, Yoga Ball Chairs, Folders, Toys, Rolling Office Chairs, Latin Music CD's, Posters, Silk Flowers, Fabric, Spirals + Composition Books, Raw Materials, Containers, Beakers, Flasks, even battery-operated candles!

*Special Finds will still have "special prices" but all priced to move! Musical Instruments, File Cabinets, Rolling Office Chairs, Standing Desks, Large Whiteboards, Projectors, Laminators, Microcopes, Easels, Mat Cutters, Typewriters, Sewing Machines, etc.

Pass the word!

Want to volunteer? We'd love your help - and volunteers get dibs! Shifts available all three days (and before). Sign up here to Volunteer!

And, please take our Teachers-Materials Survey!  Even if you have before, things change and we want to know what you need. We will try to connect you directly with specific donations and your info helps us lobby for continued support.