Supplies

Free Geek can not operate without crucial supplies. The following list covers all the most frequently used supplies. Stuff that we need, like, right now can be found on the Supply Run page.

General Office Supplies

 * Pencils
 * Pens (blue and black ink)-sharpies
 * Staples
 * Rubber bands (all sizes)
 * Big erasers
 * Tape refills
 * Thumb tacks
 * Fax & printer paper
 * Postage stamps (order new book when supplies get down to six stamps)
 * File folders
 * Note pads (all sizes)
 * Envelopes (#10)
 * 8 1/2 x 11" copy paper
 * Dry-erase markers
 * Scissors
 * Packing tape-thin, cheap, brown or clear
 * Sticky labels for Eval:
 * 2 x 4" (Avery numbers ending in 63)
 * 1 1/3 x 4" (Avery numbers ending in 62)
 * if we could get these with less tack (not as sticky), we would be happier
 * Round orange labels for tested monitors
 * Regular tape (i.e. scotch tape)

First Aid Supplies

 * Band-aids
 * Rubber gloves
 * Disinfectant solution/s
 * Headache and minor pain treatment sources
 * Large First Aid Kit Contents
 * Advil & non-asprin paild reliever
 * Absorbant cotton (2 small boxs)
 * Sterile gauze pads (1 box of 28)
 * Instant cold compress
 * Band-aids
 * 1 large gauze pad
 * 1 bottle of saline solution for eye cleaning
 * 1 large bottle of eye wash solution
 * 1 pair of gauze cutting sizzers
 * 1 large box of alcohol swabs
 * 1 large box of ear plugs

Cleaning Supplies

 * Hand soap (liquid antibacterial)
 * Dish washing liquid (Bi-O-Kleen)
 * Simple Green cleaner for build
 * Wash clothes
 * Sponges
 * Rubber gloves

Miscellaneous Supplies

 * Free Geek flyers
 * Toilet paper (replace when down to 8 rolls)
 * Hand towels (paper and regular)
 * CD-R disks for CD Burner
 * Large light bulbs-floresent
 * Regular small light bulbs

Sources of supplies
The main source of most frequently used supplies is listed below. Purchasing of supplies can't be based solely on the "cheapest" price. We must, first, adhere to our mission of efficient e-waste. This means bio-degradable as well as those products made from recycled materials. Where ever possible, sales should be utilized as well as "bulk" purchasing if it is cost efficient.


 * General office supplies -Avery Paper Supply on MLK BLVD
 * Toilet paper - People's Coop &bull; 3029 SE 21st &bull; (503)-ORGANIC
 * CD disks - cheapest place(Fred Meyers)
 * First Aid - Fred Meyers
 * Free Geek Flyers - Zapp Printing &bull; 633 SE Clay &bull; (503)-282-0913 (note: next time we order we should give them the file, as they support open office)
 * Safety equipment, face masks - Sanderson Safety Supply; 1101 SE 3rd Ave; (503) 238-5700

The Action Committee oversees many areas which includes supplies. Any large supply purchase must be reviewed and approved by this committee.