What to Expect as a TRC Member
The Teacher Resource Center currently serves qualifying educators in the six counties in the Kansas City Metro area. Your $35 TRC membership is valid for one calendar year and entitles you to monthly shops from July through May.
Secure Your Membership
Submit an application online. Once it is approved, sign the Terms & Agreements on your Applebase profile, pay the $35 fee, and you’re ready to shop!
Schedule an Appointment
One-hour shopping appointments are available Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, and Saturdays from 9:00am to 2:00pm. Schedule online via your Applebase profile.
Shop for Supplies
The TRC is located in the back half of ScrapsKC. You can fill one shopping cart with supplies. Bring your school ID and you will be given a clipboard to mark the number of items you take. Some categories have item-limits to ensure availability for all teachers.
TRC Guidelines
The supplies you acquire in the TRC should be for you and your classroom only.
- No shopping for other teachers
- No shopping for personal use
- No selling of TRC supplies
- Please respect item limits and do not over-fill your cart
Verified Teacher FAQs
I’ve been accepted into the TRC, now what?
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” may 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.
Who do I contact with questions?
Briana is the Director of Teacher and Community Engagement. Send her an email at briana@scrapskc.org, or give her a call at 816-608-1537.