Who is eligible to shop at the DG PENCIL Box? 

All Metro Nashville public school teachers are allowed one shopping experience per month. Teachers can sign up for a shopping appointment here. 

Where is the DG PENCIL Box? 

PENCIL headquarters and the main DG PENCIL Box are located in the same warehouse space. The address is 7199 Cockrill Bend Blvd, Nashville, TN 37209.

What items are most needed? 

Teachers always need basic school supplies such as pencils, pens, markers, crayons, glue, scissors, and notebook filler paper. Teachers are very creative and use products that you would never imagine in a classroom. Check out our wish list for specifics.

Are there any limits for shoppers? 

Yes – many items are limited to ensure that merchandise is fairly distributed to all schools and their students. Those items are clearly marked with the maximum quantities allowed. The shoppers will also be made aware of the limits via Teacher Shopping Sheet, which each teacher fills out as they shop. All items are donated – we cannot guarantee any particular item will be in stock.

How much is a shopping trip worth? 

During the most recent school year, teachers left our free teacher store with an average of $400 of valuable school supplies.