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Ms. Hutchins from Des Moines, IA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Essentials Make a Difference!

Help me give my students some basic essentials that they can have on hand in my classroom. I'd love to supply my advisory students with their own personal supplies to have on hand throughout the day.

  • $443 goal

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My Project

My students are hard workers that take pride in having their own materials. Some materials, such as water bottles, mechanical pencils, and mini hand sanitizers will be given directly to students to have on hand when they go to their classes throughout the day.

Having access to some basic essentials in my classroom can help my students avoid needing to leave the room to have their needs met.

For example, they will not need to leave for the nurse if they have band-aids, feminine products, and cough drops available on hand. Some of the materials, like candy and fidgets, will be used as classroom incentives as well.

Ms. Hutchins Harding Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Hutchins

Des Moines, IA View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1 fl oz Travel Size flip-Cap Bottle (Pack of 72) - 3901-72-CMR • Amazon Business $47.26 1 $47.26
Shuttle Art Mechanical Pencils, 210 Pack Bulk Mechanical Pencils 0.7mm Medium Point, HB #2 Lead, Assorted Barrels, Office School Supplies • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Candy Variety Pack - Pinata Stuffers - Bulk Candy - Valentine's Candies - Assorted Candy - Individually Wrapped Candy - Party Mix - Candy Assortment - 4 Pounds • Amazon Business $29.89 1 $29.89
U by Kotex Teen Ultra Thin Feminine Pads with Wings, Extra Absorbency, Unscented, 56 Count (4 Packs of 14) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $14.76 2 $29.52
LIFE SAVERS Wint-O-Green Breath Mint Bulk Hard Candy, Party Size, 44.93 oz Bag (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
24 Pack 12 OZ (350 ml) Clear PET Plastic Juice Bottles With Caps- - Plastic Smoothie Bottles-Reusable Bulk Beverage Containers with Lids For Juice, Milk and Other Beverage by ZMYBCPACK • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Tampax Pearl Tampons Regular Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 50 Count X 2 Packs (100 Count Total) • Amazon Business $20.94 1 $20.94
Fidget Toys Set, 70 Pack Sensory Toys Party Favors Kids Autism Autistic Children, Classroom Treasure Box Chest Prizes Pinata Stuffer Gifts Small Mini Bulk Toy Carnival ADHD • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Amazon Basics Hand Sanitizer, Original Scent, Contains 62% Ethyl Alcohol, 67.6 fluid ounce, 1-Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $18.26 1 $18.26
Halls Relief Honey Lemon Cough Drops, Bulk Cough Drops, 250 Drops • Amazon Business $17.27 1 $17.27
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages for Comfortable Flexible Protection & Wound Care of Minor Cuts, Scrapes, & Wounds, Assorted Sizes, Twin Pack, 2 x 100 ct • Amazon Business $15.24 1 $15.24
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissues, 8 Family Boxes, 124 Facial Tissues per Box • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Fresh Step Clorox Disinfectant, 75 Count (Pack of 3), White, 225 • Amazon Business $12.78 1 $12.78
Morepack 840 Pieces Lead Refills,0.7 mm HB,Break Resistant Mechanical Pencil Refills,70 Tubes (840 Pieces) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$319.54

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.89

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$376.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.39

Total project goal

$442.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $442.61

4 Donors

-$442.61

Donations toward project cost

-$376.22

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$66.39

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