Transforming the unwanted into something of value.
Our mission is to provide resources, education and an environment for creative upcycling that supports teachers with essential supplies in their classrooms.
We are a Teacher Resource Center
We gave supplies worth over $700,000 to teachers during the 2025-2026 school year.
We are a Creative Reuse Center
Our community has diverted over 1.5 million pounds of materials from the landfill since 2016.
We Transform Students’ Lives
We provided over 13,000 items of clothing, food, and hygiene products to students during the 2025-2026 school year.
Meet the Team
Anne Wood
Teacher Resource Center Associate
Angel Jimenez
Warehouse Inventory Associate
Brooke Morgan
Guest Experience Associate
Kobi Mathies
Guest Experience Associate
Meet the Governing Board
Ryan Othmer
Board Treasurer, Great Western Bank/First Interstate Bank
Joe Meyer
Board President, Bluebird Fiber
Jill Garrard
Children’s Miracle Network
Cassandra Ford
The Recycling Partnership
Pete Hartweger
Spencer Fane
Jeff Mott
Co-founder
Michael Stephens
Technology Executive – Microsoft
Dr. Denise Rangel
Principal, Belton School District
Our Founder
Brenda Mott, ScrapsKC’s founder, spent her childhood in the 70’s discovering, building, and creating. This sparked a lifelong passion for repurposing and reimagining. As a teacher, Brenda recognized the value of resourcefulness and regularly repurposed items for her classroom. In 2016, together with her husband Jeff, she opened the doors of ScrapsKC in the West Bottoms. Thanks to the boundless generosity of our community, ScrapsKC, now located in the heart of Midtown, has flourished into a dynamic hub for artists, families, educators, and creators of all kinds. Whether you seek supplies, inspiration, or simply a warm and inviting space, you’ll find it here. Together, we’re weaving a tapestry of education, creativity, compassion, and sustainability, making Kansas City a brighter, more inclusive place for all. Thank you for joining us on this transformative journey!