RAFT wants the materials you don’t!

RAFT is always looking for new items to create learning activities. Before you head to the recycling center or throw things out, we encourage you to contact us to find out if your surplus materials could be useful for teachers!

Items Teachers Need:

- Manufacturing and packaging materials (new and used)
- Manufacturing surplus, such as plexiglass, rubber and vinyl
- Office supplies of all kinds (but no binders bigger than 2″ please)
- Art supplies of all kinds
- Fabric and foam remnants
- Promotional Items, (e.g. balloons, buttons, t-shirts, mugs, key rings, water bottles, etc.)
- Plastics
- Medical and Lab Equipment
- Hardware supplies
- Wire and magnets
- CDs and CD jewel cases
- Bottle caps and corks
- Containers and tubes
- Restaurant supplies
- Electronics
- Party supplies

Items We Do Not Accept:

- Dirty, hazardous or contaminated items
- Containers that once held vitamins or medications
- Containers that once held soap, bleach or petroleum products
- Sharp items, such as needles or metal/glass fragments
- Large furniture items, such as desks or partitions
- Household items, such as clothes or appliances
- Computer equipment

The truth is, there is very little we don’t accept. In fact, it’s often the most unusual items that spark the most creative hands-on learning ideas. Even if you can’t find your items listed here, contact us if you have something you think we might like.

If you have something to donate that fits within our guidelines, read more about How to Donate.