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

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Basic Needs Met First!

Help me give my students supplies that will help them not be period poor.

  • $250 goal

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My Project

Students basic needs need to be met first before they can be ready to learn.

A student cannot be excited about learning if they are hungry, tired and basic hygiene not being met.

There are so many other factors that contribute to a students learning and the above mentioned are just a few.

Students are more confident in themselves and their learning when the foundation of who they are is solid,

Help me give my students a solid start and finish to their days, to gain confidence in their education

Mrs. Simpson Manchester 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.

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 Mrs. Simpson

Spring Lake, 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

20 students impacted 5donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rael Pads for Women, Organic Cotton Cover - Period Pads with Wings, Feminine Care, Sanitary Napkins, Heavy Absorbency, Unscented (Large, 48 Count) • Amazon Business $23.99 2 $47.98
BLUELAND Multi-surface All Purpose Cleaner Refill Tablet 10 Pack | Eco Friendly Products & Cleaning Supplies - Fresh Lemon Scent | Makes 10 x 24 Fl oz bottles (240 Fl oz total) • Amazon Business $24.00 1 $24.00
Hanes Boys Eco White Crew Undershirts, 10 Pack, Size M • Amazon Business $23.00 1 $23.00
Fruit of the Loom Girls' Undershirts (Camis & Tanks) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
S&T INC. 50 Pack Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, Bulk Microfiber Towel for Home, Reusable and Lint Free Cloth Towels for Car, White, 11.5 Inch x 11.5 Inch, 50 Count • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
ChapStick Lip Balm , 0.15 Ounce (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $2.92 5 $14.60
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$166.52

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.99

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$212.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.41

Total project goal

$249.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $249.42

4 Donors

-$179.42

Donations toward project cost

-$152.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.91

match offer

-$70.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$59.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.50

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 $0.00

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