Did you know that the average PPS teacher spends up to $1000 from their own pockets to purchase supplies for their classrooms or for students whose parents cannot afford to purchase school supplies? Schoolhouse Supplies collects new and used supplies and uses these items to stock a unique store for Portland Public School teachers - where everything is free! We may be sorting and shelving donated books or supplies, assembling materials for mailings or special projects, cleaning and organizing in the Schoolhouse Supplies Free Store, or helping staff with another immediate need.