Schoolhouse Supplies

Mission

Schoolhouse Supplies promotes educational equity in Portland area public schools by providing free school supplies to under-resourced students. Our goal is to ensure that every child has access to the learning tools that allow them to achieve academic success, regardless of their family’s income or racial/ethnic identity.

Bottom Line

A donation to Schoolhouse Supplies helps support the education of local public school students beyond the first day of school. By the middle of the school year, classrooms have used up over half the supplies they started with. We recognize that it is increasingly more work to start the school year with adequately stocked classrooms at the under-resourced schools we serve; teachers often have to dig into their pockets to provide necessary supplies for their students, spending an average of $500-$1,000 a year.

Our mission is to relieve the financial burden on students and teachers by offering free learning and teaching materials throughout the school year.

With your help, we can make a real difference in ensuring equitable learning environments for students in our public schools. 

Quote

“Students feel supported in their learning because I am able to provide the tools they need. They have access to things they normally would not (at home, or school-provided), and they are able to use this variety of tools in their learning. Many of my students live well below the poverty line and in home situations where they have next to nothing. Being able to provide them with stuff for home feels amazing.”

• - Classroom teacher, West Powellhurst Elementary School
   

Incentives

The largest donation made during Education Week (November 16th- 22nd, 2026) will receive a voucher for (2) All Day Spa passes to The Society Hotel Hood River - Bingen

The first donation made on Giving Tuesday (December 1st, 2026) will receive a voucher for (2) movie guest passes and (2) free medium popcorn passes from Hollywood Theatre

Partner(s)

Businesses 

10 Barrell Brewing Co. has one simple mindset: Brew beer, drink beer, and have fun doing it. Join us here for Boards and Brews on Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 from 5-7pm!

The Society Hotel Hood River - Bingen's beautiful spa and bathhouse is the perfect location for easing into blissful relaxation. The largest donation made during Education Week (November 16th- 22nd, 2026) will receive a voucher for (2) All Day Spa passes!

Hollywood Theatre entertains, inspires, educates and connects our community through the art of film. The first donation made on Giving Tuesday (December 1st, 2026) will receive a voucher for (2) movie guest passes and (2) free medium popcorn passes!

Nonprofits

Reading Results partners with schools to support students from systemically excluded communities in becoming successful readers. 

Portland Backpack serves children who are at risk of hunger by providing food sacks for weekend days.

OK You offers free arts-based mental health resources to all supporters of young people.

The Shadow Project makes school more accessible and engaging for children with disabilities, so they can achieve their full potential.

ECO Ecology in Classrooms & Outdoors inspires students to care for nature and their local communities through hands-on science education and climate action.

Events 

• Wednesday, November 4th, 2026 5-7pm
• Join us and our friends from Reading Results, Portland Backpack, OK You, The Shadow Project, and ECO at 10 Barrel Brewing Co. for our Boards and Brews!