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Ms. Herrera from San Francisco, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Back to the Basics

Help me give my students basic hygiene items and snacks to start off the school year on the right foot!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Herrera's classroom raised $1,033

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

It's time to start thinking about things students need for this school year. I'm starting off small by getting things that I know they often ask for: snacks, soups, and basic hygiene stuff. I know later on I would have to buy more snacks, but I want to focus on having a balance of things.

I want to make sure I have enough hygiene things (deodorant, floss, wipes, etc) as I do snacks (water, goldfish, protein bars.)

I know I needed to restock on little things, which is why I'm not asking for much this time around. I will say, stay tuned to see what future ideas I have for our students. (:

Ms. Herrera John O'Connell School of Technical Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goldfish Cheddar Crackers 1.5 oz. 72 Packs/Box (CAM13539) • Staples $50.06 2 $100.12
Protein Bars PK 12 • Grainger $49.50 2 $99.00
Degree Travel Deodorant Variety 72-Pack (36 Cool Rush + 36 Shower Clean) – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $79.91 1 $79.91
Cottonelle Fresh Care Flushable Wipes, Travel Pack, 12 Travel Packs of 10 Cloths Each (120Ct) • Amazon Business $34.27 2 $68.54
Ticonderoga Wood-Cased Pre-Sharpened Pencils, No 2 HB Soft, Assorted Pastel Colors, Pack of 150 • School Specialty $47.99 1 $47.99
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel Infused with Essential Oils, Scented Variety Pack, 1 fl oz Travel Size Flip Cap Bottles (Box of 12 Bottles)- 3901-24-CMRMETRY • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel Design Series, Clean Scent,Clear, 8 Fl Oz Pump Bottle (Pack of 4), 9652-06-ECDECO • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
TIC TAC Box with 60 Mini Boxes (Mint, Orange, Spearmint, Peach and Passion fruit) 234g by Tic Tac • Amazon Business $19.49 2 $38.98
Flushable Wet Wipes for Travel - Travel Flushable Wipes with Soothing Aloe and Calendula - Toilet Wipes Flushable - 12 Packs of 15 Count Each - 180 Wipes Total • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
Patelai 48 Boxes Dental Floss Bulk Travel Mint Waxed Mini Dental Tooth Floss for Adults, Each 164 Ft/ 50 Meters • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Always Ultra Thin Feminine Pads with Wings for Women, Size 3, Extra Long Super Absorbency, Unscented, 38 Count x 3 Packs (114 Count Total) • Amazon Business $28.22 1 $28.22
Jetec 80 Pieces Compact Mirrors Bulk Small Folding Round Mirror Vintage Portable Pocket Makeup Travel Gifts for Women Party Favors Daily Use • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Pure Life Purified Water Bottles, 24 Pack - Still Bottled Water Enhanced with Minerals for a Crisp Taste, Plastic Bottles - 8 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $4.99 5 $24.95
Always Infinity Feminine Pads for Women, Size 4 Overnight Absorbency, Multipack, with Flexfoam, with Wings, Unscented, 26 Count x 3 Packs (78 Count Total) • Amazon Business $21.96 1 $21.96
Clorox Free & Clear Compostable Cleaning Wipes, Light Lemon Scent, 75 Count, Pack of 3 (Pack May Vary) • Amazon Business $18.95 1 $18.95
Special K Brownie Batter Protein Bar 1.59 oz. 8 Bars/Box (KEE29187) • Staples $16.69 1 $16.69
Maruchan Instant Lunch Beef, Ramen Noodle Soup, Microwaveable Meal, 2.25 Oz, 12 Count • Amazon Business $6.24 2 $12.48
Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken Flavor, 2.25 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $6.24 2 $12.48
Always Ultra Thin Pads Size 2 Super Long Absorbency Unscented with Wings, 58 Count, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $8.62 1 $8.62
Clorox Disinfecting, Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray Mist, Eucalyptus Peppermint, 16 Fluid oz. (60152) • Quill.com $8.09 1 $8.09

Materials cost

$761.89

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.80

Sales tax

 $69.71

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$877.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$154.91

Total project goal

$1,032.74

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,032.74

7 Donors

-$529.08

Donations toward project cost

-$512.72

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.36

Matching donations from our partners

-$429.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$365.11

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.43

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$74.12

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