Any Questions?

A school supply free store is a nonprofit organization where all items are available at no cost to teachers. It is a retail space with shelves, fixtures and shopping carts where lead core classroom teachers have equal access to school supplies for their students and classrooms.

The Pencil Box is not open to the public. We serve public schools in Tulsa County, grades pre-kindergarten through 12th, where 70% or more of the students live at or below the Federal Poverty Level. Seventy-one schools are currently eligible.

We invite lead core classroom teachers from eligible schools, grades pre-kindergarten through 12, to partner with us. Teachers pay an annual $35 participation fee. During school year 2022-2023, teachers received an average of $2,000 worth of supplies for their students and classrooms. In addition, partnering teachers have input into the program through surveys and attend workshops hosted by national manufacturers, retailers, and The Pencil Box.

We distribute school supplies August through April. School supply donations are received year-round. The office is open Monday through Friday.

Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

First Saturday, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Please sign up here to be notified when your school is invited.

The Pencil Box is a charitable 501 (c)(3) organization funded solely through generous donations from businesses, organizations, foundations, and individuals. It is not publicly funded, nor does it receive funding from United Way.

In most cases, businesses and individuals can claim donations as charitable contributions. However, we suggest you consult your tax advisor.

Students always need basic school supplies, including art markers, backpacks, books, crayons, glue sticks/white glue, notebooks, paper (filler and copy), pencils, pens, rulers, (Fiskar) scissors, white boards (individual) and white board markers. Envelopes, flashcards, incentive items, learning games, manipulatives, notecards and personal hygiene products are also frequently requested.

There is no monetary limit to how much teachers can take for their students. We ask teachers to shop responsibly and only for the students in their classroom.

Some individual items are limited at certain times of the school year to ensure that merchandise is fairly distributed to all students. Those items are clearly marked with the maximum quantities allowed, based on typical class sizes and time of school year.

Items should be new or very lightly used.

We do not accept discards.

We typically accept only items that will fit on the back seat of a teacher’s car. However, please do not hesitate to contact us if you have larger items, as we might be able to use them.

Yes, we do. Please call or email to schedule.

Yes. Students ages 14 and over are encouraged to fulfill their community service hours at The Pencil Box. Please contact us for details at info@pencilboxtulsa.org