About ScrapsKC

Where are you located?

3269 Roanoke Road, Kansas City, MO 64111

What is the difference between the Creative Reuse Center and the Teacher Reuse Center?

The Creative Reuse Center is an arts and craft focused thrift store located in the front half of ScrapsKC. It is open to the public Wednesdays through Saturdays. Arts and craft materials, textiles, school and office supplies, and more are available for purchase. Teachers can receive 20% off their purchase in the store! The Teacher Resource Center is only accessible to teacher members during their scheduled appointment.

Can I donate supplies?

Yes! We accept donations any time during our open hours – no appointment needed. Find more details here.

How does the Creative Reuse Center help the TRC?

As a nonprofit, supporting teachers is at the core of our mission. Every dollar spent in the store is a direct contribution to our mission.

About the TRC

How are the supplies sourced?

From the community! Most of the TRC inventory comes from our annual School Supply Drive, where schools, businesses and community groups host drives to collect school supplies and donate them to ScrapsKC.

What supplies are offered in the TRC?

All essential school supplies including pencils to notebooks, art supplies, STEM materials, books, office supplies, copy paper, classroom decorations, kitchen and party supplies, games and puzzles, and more.

What is the Kids in Need section?

We provide shelf-stable food, feminine hygiene, other hygiene products such as soap, toothpaste, and deodorant, as well as clothing for teachers to provide to students in need.

Who can become a member of the TRC?

Public, private, and charter school K-12 teachers within ScrapsKC’s eligible service area. For more details, visit Eligibility.

Membership FAQs

I’ve been accepted into the TRC, now what?

Once you receive your email confirmation that you’ve been accepted, log in to your account, read and sign the Terms and Agreements, pay the $35 membership fee, and schedule a shopping experience.

What should I bring with me?

Every teacher must bring a photo ID to every shopping appointment. We also recommend bringing 3-4 large reusable bags.

What if I can’t make my appointment?

Reasonable notice is expected if you cannot attend your scheduled shopping experience. Please notify Briana at briana@scrapskc.org with any scheduling needs.

You must provide notice within 24 hours of your appointment time to avoid a “no show.” Teachers with two “no shows” will have their shopping privileges revoked.

Can I bring someone to shop with me?

Due to limited space, children, partners, spouses, other teachers, etc. are not able to shop with you. Please note, children may not be left unattended in the ScrapsKC store while you are in the TRC.

Teachers who require medical assistance may bring a shopping companion for assistance. If you need to bring a guest to your appointment, you must provide notice. They must wait in a designated waiting area while you shop.
If you require assistance, please contact Briana at briana@scrapskc.org before your shopping experience.