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Mr. Sims from Lancaster SC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Basic Needs for Newcomers

Help me give my students their basic needs met as newcomers to this country.

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  • $994 still needed

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Many newcomers come to our country without anything. Many of them don't have anything but the clothes on their back. They often have one set of dishes for the entire family and need soap to clean them. They often get sick because they don't have any soap to wash their hands or showers to wash germs off.

Many newcomers don't have anything but the clothes on their back.

Newcomers often don't have any backpacks or food at home. If I have candy for them, they will take some food home for their family. They are often shy and their culture takes pride in not taking anything. If I have candy, they will think it is snack and will take it. I can also give it away as prizes.

Mr. Sims
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ring Pop Hard Candy Pops, Variety Pack,2.55 pounds, 44 Count • Amazon Business $26.99 6 $161.94
M&M'S Peanut, Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Variety Pack Full Size Milk Chocolate Candy Assortment, 30.58 oz 18 ct • Amazon Business $17.92 4 $71.68
Tillamook Country Smoker Real Hardwood Smoked Beef Jerky, Honey Glazed, 10 Ounce • Amazon Business $11.40 6 $68.40
Ritz Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, 112 Snack Packs (14 Boxes, 6 Crackers Per Pack) • Amazon Business $62.86 1 $62.86
Fisher Snack Glazed Pecans, 24 Ounces, Made with Whole Mammoth Pecans • Amazon Business $15.22 4 $60.88
Jack Link's Beef Jerky, Peppered, 1/2 Pounder Bag - Flavorful Meat Snack, 9g of Protein and 80 Calories, Made with Premium Beef - 96% Fat Free, No Added MSG** or Nitrates/Nitrites • Amazon Business $9.58 6 $57.48
M&M'S Full Size Peanut Milk Chocolate Candy Bulk Pack, 1.74 oz, 48 ct Box • Amazon Business $48.00 1 $48.00
PLANTERS Deluxe Honey Roasted Whole Cashews, Sweet and Salty Snacks, 8.25oz (1 Canister) • Amazon Business $6.57 6 $39.42
Doritos Flavored Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese, 1.75 Ounce (Pack of 64) • Amazon Business $38.36 1 $38.36
M&M'S, SNICKERS, 3 MUSKETEERS, SKITTLES & STARBURST Full Size Chocolate Candy Variety Mix 56.11-Ounce 30-Count Box • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Jack Link's Beef Jerky Variety Pack - Includes Original, Teriyaki, and Peppered Beef Jerky - 96% Fat Free, No Added MSG- 1.25 Oz (Pack of 15) • Amazon Business $26.63 1 $26.63
Takis 40 pc / 1 oz Hero Variety Pack, Assorted Flavored Mixed Rolled Tortilla Chips – (20) Fuego 1 oz, (10) Blue Heat 1 oz, (10) Intense Nacho 1 oz • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Lance Sandwich Crackers Variety Pack, 36 Ct (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Old Trapper Beef Jerky, Peppered 10-Ounce Pack, Spicy Meat Snacks for Lunches or Between Meals, 11 Grams of Protein, Zero Grams of Fat, and 70 Calories per Ounce (Pack of One) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Jack Link's Beef Jerky, Original, 1/2 Pounder Bag - Flavorful Meat Snack, 10g of Protein and 80 Calories, Made with Premium Beef - 96% Fat Free, No Added MSG** or Nitrates/Nitrites, 8oz • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Softsoap Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap, Milk and Honey, 7.5 Fluid Ounce, Pack of 6 (Package may vary) • Amazon Business $7.44 1 $7.44
RITZ Fresh Stacks Original Crackers, Party Size, 23.7 oz (16 Stacks) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$751.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $53.01

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.28

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$846.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$149.33

Total project goal

$995.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $995.52

1 Donor

-$1.00

Donations toward project cost

-$0.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.15

Center for Disaster Philanthropy match offer

-$1.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$0.85

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.15

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 $993.52

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