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

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Basic Needs = Healthy Minds

Help me give my students access to period supplies, hygiene basics, a medical kit, band-aids, and some healthy snacks

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Mings's classroom raised $498

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help me set up a classroom that cares for all my students' needs. So many times last year students would come up and ask me for band-aids, snacks, or period supplies, which I had to tell them to go someplace else around campus to 'try' and find it. I want my classroom to have these supplies because I will be teaching freshmen and they are often lost and it takes a lot of courage to ask for something like a toothbrush.

If a student had access to basic hygiene needs, some Band-Aids, and a few snacks I think their Algebra classroom can be a safe and welcoming place to learn.

Ms. Mings Skyline High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Oakland, CA 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

120 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Healthy Snacks To Go Healthy Mixed Snack Box & Snacks Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) • Amazon Business $38.79 2 $77.58
Dove Men+Care Dry Spray Antiperspirant Deodorant 48-hour sweat and odor protection Clean Comfort Dry Spray Antiperspirant for men formulated with vitamin E and Triple Action Moisturizer 1oz pack of 24 • Amazon Business $47.76 1 $47.76
KIND Bar Minis, Variety Pack, Dark Chocolate Nuts, Caramel Almond Sea Salt, Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate, Gluten Free, Low Sugar, 0.7 oz, 30 Count • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Dove Advanced Care Travel Sized Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick for Women, Cool Essentials, for 48 Hour Protection And Soft And Comfortable Underarms, 0.5 oz, 36 Count • Amazon Business $34.58 1 $34.58
Colgate Cavity Protection Travel Toothpaste with Fluoride, TSA Approved Size - 1 ounce (24 Pack) • Amazon Business $13.50 2 $27.00
Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray SPF 50, Water Resistant Spray Sunscreen, Broad Spectrum SPF 50 Sunscreen, Bulk Sunscreen Pack, 5.5 Oz Spray, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $23.97 1 $23.97
First Aid Only 298 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Emergency Kit • Amazon Business $20.03 1 $20.03
100 Pack Toothbrush Standard Classic Medium Soft Toothbrush Bulk Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
CLIF KID ZBAR - Organic Granola Bars - Variety Pack - Non-GMO - Organic -Lunch Box Snacks (1.27 Ounce Energy Bars, 18 Count)(Packaging & Assortment May Vary) • Amazon Business $18.89 1 $18.89
Tampax Pearl Plastic Tampons, Multipack, Light/Regular/Super Absorbency, Unscented, 47 Count • Amazon Business $10.47 1 $10.47
Amazon Basics Ultra Thin Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Long Length, Super Absorbency, Unscented, Size 2, 32 Count, 1 Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $4.36 2 $8.72
Dealmed Assorted Flexible Adhesive Bandages – 280 Count (1 Pack) Sterile Bandage Strips with Non-Stick Pad, Latex Free, Wound Care for First Aid Kit, Assorted Sizes • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Amazon Basics Ultra Thin Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Regular Absorbency, Unscented, Size 1, 36 Count, 1 Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $4.74 1 $4.74
Amazon Basics Ultra Thin Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Extra Long Length, Super Absorbency, Unscented, Size 3, 28 Count, 1 Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $4.74 1 $4.74
Amazon Basics Ultra Thin Pads with Flexi-Wings for Periods, Extra Heavy Overnight Absorbency, Unscented, Size 5, 24 Count, Pack of 1 (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $4.53 1 $4.53

Materials cost

$354.97

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$32.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.77

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.61

Total project goal

$497.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$497.38

4 Donors

-$479.73

Donations toward project cost

-$422.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.96

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.65

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$0.00

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