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Mrs. Greene from Kinston, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Greene's classroom raised $168

A New Backpack That Works

Help me give my students that need a new backpack a reliable new bag to carry their belongings.

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Mrs. Greene Northwest Elementary School
Kinston, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Many students within our community face economic challenges that hinder their ability to access basic school supplies. A critical component of a student's success is having the necessary tools to participate fully in their education. Unfortunately, a lack of proper backpacks often results in disorganization, difficulty transporting materials, and a negative impact on students' overall learning experience.

These backpacks will be equipped with essential school supplies, such as notebooks, pencils, pens, and other materials that will further support the students in their academic pursuits.

We believe that by investing in education, we are investing in the future of our community.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 2 donors
Mrs. Greene Northwest Elementary School Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Kinston, NC View local requests

Nearly all students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

25 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
rickyh style Backpack for Students kids bag Lightweight Waterproof 15.6 Inch • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Bagseri Kids Lunch Box Insulated - Lunch Box Bag for Girls, Portable Reusable Toddler Lunch Cooler Bag for School, Water-resistant Lining (Purple, Glitter Mermaid Scale) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
WeiWyTex Galaxy Insulated Lunch Bag for Boys/Girls, Reusable Cooler Lunch Box for Kids School/Picnic/Travel • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Kids Lunch Box Boys Girls Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag Reusable Lunch Tote Kit for School Travel(Flower) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Everest 1045K Basic Backpack, Aqua Blue, One Size • Amazon Business $11.48 1 $11.48
Kulle Lunch Box Kids,Insulated Box for Boys and Girls,Washable Bag and Reusable Toddler for Daycare and School Dinosaur Shark Camo Space(Astronaut) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
FlowFly Kids Lunch box Insulated Soft Bag Mini Cooler Back to School Thermal Meal Tote Kit for Girls, Boys, Astronaut • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
17 Inch Backpack with Side Pockets for Girls for School, Travel, Hiking, Camping (Flowers & Rainbows) • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
Trail maker Multi-Color Back Pack with Adjustable Padded Shoulder (Navy) Medium • Amazon Business $8.88 1 $8.88

Materials cost

$102.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.03

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.14

Total project goal

$167.60

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.60

2 Donors

-$142.46

Donations toward project cost

-$142.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.14

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 $0.00

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