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Ms. Lopes from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Beyond the Backpack: Hygiene & Hope for Every Scholar

Help me give my students the dignity of showing up clean, confident, and cared for by providing the daily essentials their families can’t always access.

$1,412 goal

This project expired on November 7, 2025.

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At our school, we believe every child deserves to come to school feeling confident, clean, and cared for. Unfortunately, many of our scholars and their families face daily hardships that make access to basic essentials like soap, deodorant, toothpaste, and clean clothing a challenge.

Your donation will do more than provide supplies.

It will restore dignity, boost confidence, and remind our students that someone cares. Our school resource room is a safe, welcoming space stocked with hygiene products, non-perishable food, and clothing for families in need. But right now, our shelves are running low, and the need continues to grow.

With your help, we can restock our Resource Room with daily hygiene items and undergarments that make a real difference in the lives of our students. These items may seem small, but to a child without them, they mean everything.

Together, we can ensure no child has to choose between showing up to school clean and staying home. Let’s meet families where they are and help them move forward with pride.

Project tagged as

Washington, DC
Grades 3-5
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Charter School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
More than half of students from low‑income households

Ms. Lopes Perry Street Preparatory Charter School Grades 3-5

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More than half 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

400 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

BILLIONHATS 24 Pack Adult Joggers Pants, Mixed Assortment Colorful Jogger Bulk Sweatpants Wholesale for Donations, Homeless • Amazon Business $263.66 1 $263.66

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 2 $159.82

Stall Mates Wipes Feminine Fresh - Flushable | Individually Wrapped Cleansing Travel Friendly PH balanced Unscented with Sunflower, Rosemary and Aloe (30 on-the-go singles) • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95

Crest Plus Scope Complete Whitening Toothpaste, Minty Fresh, .85 oz., 36/Carton?(38592CT) • Quill.com $52.43 1 $52.43

Cottonelle Fresh Care On-The-Go Flushable Wet Wipes, Adult Wet Wipes, 24 On-The-Go Pack, 14 Wipes Per Pack (336 Total Wipes), Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $24.90 2 $49.80

JaGely 100 Pairs Low Cut Ankle Socks Bulk for Women Men Thin Breathable Casual Socks No Show Athletic Socks Unisex Cotton Socks Pack for Spring Summer Homeless Gifts Black, White, Grey • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

Winterlace 24 Pairs Cotton Crew Socks, Mens Womens Bulk Casual Sports Sock • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69

Fruit of the Loom Girls' Cotton Bikini Underwear Multipacks • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99

100PCS Black Hair Ties for Women, No Crease No Damage, Seamless Cotton Bands for Thick Thin Hair, Soft Ponytail Holders, Accessories for Girls • Amazon Business $6.99 3 $20.97

Amazon Essentials Unisex Kids and Toddlers' Cotton Low Cut Cushioned Sock, 14 Pairs • Amazon Business $13.30 1 $13.30

Amazon Essentials Unisex Kids and Toddlers' Cotton Low Cut Cushioned Sock, 14 Pairs • Amazon Business $11.40 1 $11.40

Materials cost			$1,088.32
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$65.30
3rd party payment processing fee			$16.32
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$1,199.94
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$211.75
Total project goal			$1,411.69

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This teacher needs your help!

Beyond the Backpack: Hygiene & Hope for Every Scholar

This project expired on November 7, 2025.

This project expired on November 7, 2025.

My Project

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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