How Abilene teachers can get free, inexpensive supplies ahead of the school year

Richard Evans, a teacher at Hyde Park Elementary School, helps Ke’Arrah Jessie sound out a word during a reading circle in class on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Evans calls a handful of students back for extra help in reading — a pivotal subject for third grade — at the end of each day. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)

by: Karley Cross

Posted: Jul 31, 2023 / 01:30 PM CDT

Updated: Jul 31, 2023 / 01:30 PM CDT

ABILENE, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Are you a teacher in need of supplies? Global Samaritan is inviting local teachers to its Teacher Resource Supply Room event Wednesday.

Supported by Abilene Teachers Federal Credit Union, Global Samaritan said, “Teachers are one of our most valuable resources,” and wishes to provide the following tangible support:

Desks
Chairs
Curriculum
Library books
Classroom supplies for every grade level

Global Samaritan cited a study wherein a teacher may spend $750 out of their own pocket to prepare their classrooms and provide supplies for their students every year.

“Teachers Federal Credit Union, Global Samaritan is proud to help alleviate that burden,” said Global Samaritan in a release.

On Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., teachers can schedule an appointment to shop for their classrooms by either calling Global Samaritan at (325) 676-9991.Global Samaritan also takes donations throughout the year.

This event does feature hundreds of items free to teachers, but will also have other supplies available for purchase.