Educators FAQs

  • Who is permitted to shop at the WV Resource Center?

    The following school personnel may shop at the WV Resource Center:


    • Pre - K-12 Educators
    • Principals/Directors
    • Assistance Principals
    • Media Specialists
    • School Social Worker
    • School Nurse
    • Guidance Counselors
    • Long-term substitute with letter from the principal 

    Support/administrative staff are ineligible, including teacher assistants, custodians, or positions assigned to other departments.

  • How do I sign up to shop:

    Come to our FREE Store with your School ID and a State approved Driver License or State ID card and register at the customer service desk.

  • What if I am a new educator or have changed schools?

    Schools are responsible for updating WV Resource Center as personnel changes are made. WV Resource Center can also verify employment and add you to our database if you have been assigned an official school email address. If you don’t believe that you’re registered to shop, please provide your name, school email address, the name of your school, and subject(s) taught via email to info@wvresourcecenter.org 

  • What is the differnce between Curbside -Pickup and Mobile Firee Srore?

    Curbside Pick-Up is a program offered by the WV Resource Center that allows teachers from eligible schools to order essential school supplies online or through the app and pick them up via drive-thru at our WV Resource Center facility. One of our volunteers will bring your order out to your car.


    The Mobile Free Store travels to different school districts daily (starting 2027), making it easier for educators who work furthest from our FREE Store to get free school supplies. Educators can sign-up for an appointment and can shop from the Mobile Free Store truck in their school district! 

  • May I take any of the items received from WV Resource Center outside of my school?

    All items received from WV Resource Center should only be used in the school. Items may not be sold, bartered, or traded in accordance with IRS regulations.

  • When can I shop?

    Curbside Pick-Up: We are open for Curbside Pick-Up on Wednesday from 2:30 pm to 6:00 pm.


    Mobile FREE Store: You will be notified by email when the Mobile FREE Store will be in your county.


    FREE Store: The FREE Store is open Monday - Friday between the hours of 1:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. and Saturday from 11:30 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.

  • Shopping Policy?

    All items are distributed in good faith to be used in your classroom or school. No items received from WV Resource Center are to be sold, bartered or traded. Any abuse of our shopping system will result in revocation of shopping privileges.


    The following school personnel are eligible to shop with WV Resource Center:


    • Pre-K -12 Educators
    • Principals/Directors
    • Assistant Principals 
    • Media Specialist
    • School Social Worker
    • School Nurse
    • Guidance Counselors
    • Long-term substitute with letter from the Principal 

    At this time, if you are not listed above  we are, unfortunately, unable to accommodate you.


    Eligible shoppers may utilize one the below programs each month: 


    • FREE Store
    • Crubside Pickup
    • Mobile FREE Store

    Guest policy: Due to limited space and safety, no guest, including children, are permitted to accompany you during your shopping spree.


    Others:

    • To ensure a great experience for all shoppers, we ask that you refrain from cell phone use while shopping.

    • WV Resource Center reserves the right to take photos and/or video during shopping, and to use these photos/videos without permission.

    • We reserve the right to share any shopping information with members of your school’s administration.

    Not able to find the answer to your question? Reach out to our team at info@wvresourcecenter.org

Not able to find the answer to your question? Reach out to our team at info@wvresourcecenter.org


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