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Teacher Resource Center in Roseville opens Monday to supply educators for upcoming school year

Teacher Resource Center opens Monday
Teacher Resource Center opens Monday 03:37

ROSEVILLE, Minn. -- The Teacher Resource Center opened on Monday for the 2023-2024 school year.

The organization has resource centers throughout the country, one of which is in Roseville.

Teachers who work in a school where 50% or more of the students are enrolled in the national lunch program can qualify to get free school supplies from the resource centers.

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Last year, supplies from the warehouse went to 83,000 students in Minnesota.

This year the resource center is expecting a 66% increase in teachers utilizing the warehouse.

Educator shares experience with Teacher Resource Center 04:06

The teacher resource center in Roseville serves educators in Anoka, Hennepin, Ramsey, Washington, Carver, Scott and Dakota counties.

The resource center provides on average $540 in free supplies and resources per each teacher shopping trip. 

Teacher Resource Center opens Monday to supply educators for upcoming school year 03:40

Shopping is ongoing throughout the school year by appointment. They're also accepting donations from companies and anyone who has unused items. 

If teachers are looking to schedule an appointment, they can email Educators@kinf.org.

For more information, click here.

What educators are getting at Teacher Resource Center in Roseville 03:30
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