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Ms. Barrett from Wendell, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Barrett's classroom raised $521

Breakfast, Basics, and Brighter Days!

Help me give my students a strong start to every school with Love!

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Ms. Barrett Carver Elementary School
Wendell, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

Every morning, my students walk through our school's doors with unique strengths, dreams, and challenges. As students at a Title I school, many face obstacles beyond their control, including limited access to basic school supplies and nutritious breakfasts that help prepare them for the day ahead. Despite these challenges, they arrive eager to learn, full of potential, and ready to grow. Their resilience, kindness, and determination inspire me every day, and they deserve every opportunity to succeed.

The classroom supplies requested will ensure that every student has the tools they need to fully participate in learning without worrying about whether they have the necessary materials.

Breakfast items will provide students who arrive hungry with a healthy start to their day, helping improve focus, attention, energy, and classroom participation. When students' basic needs are met and they have the resources they need, they are better able to engage in lessons, build confidence, and reach their academic goals.

My goal for this project is to remove barriers to learning by creating a school environment where every student has access to essential supplies and a nourishing breakfast when needed. We want our students to feel prepared, supported, and valued from the moment they arrive each morning. Your generosity will do more than provide pencils, paper, and breakfast—it will allow students to begin each day with dignity, confidence, and the readiness to learn. Thank you for investing in our students and helping create a classroom where every child has the chance to thrive.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 79 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Barrett Carver 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Wendell, 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

HBCU Alum 79 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Juexica 8 Pack Floor Cushions for Kid 3.5",Warm Earthy Tones,Square | Extra Thick Floor Pillows, Flexible Seating Cushion, Flexible Seating Classroom Furniture, Meditation Cushion for Home Office • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $42.74 1 $42.74
Kellogg's Breakfast Cereal Cups, Kids Snacks, Family Breakfast, Variety Pack (24 Cups) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Citylife 8 Packs 6 QT Plastic Storage Bins with Latching Lids Clear Storage Box with handle Stackable Storage Containers for Organizing Snacks, Crafts, Toys, Tools • Amazon Business $35.14 1 $35.14
Oxford 2-Pocket Poly Portfolio w/Prongs, Assorted Colors, Set of 12, Orange, 11.75x9.625x1.5 - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $31.79 1 $31.79
SUPEASY Fan Shaped Desk File Organizer, 6-Compartment File Holder for Desk | Metal mesh frame, tiered open design for easy access, organizes papers, folders and books for offices, schools and classrooms • Amazon Business $25.98 1 $25.98
Melissa & Doug Scratch Art Mini Notes - Rainbow • Blick Art Materials $11.88 2 $23.76
30 Pack Hanging File Folders Letter Size, Colored Hanging Folders with 1/5-Cut Adjustable Tab, Extra Capacity Hanging File Folders, 1 Inch Expansion, Perfect Office, Home, Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $22.98 1 $22.98
Phomemo Label Maker, Bluetooth Mini Portable Label Printer for Home School | Small Label Maker Machine with Tape, Lightweight Rich Templates Fonts Icons for Home, School Classroom Name Label, Office • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Scotch Shipping Pack, 2 Heavy Duty Packaging Tape Rolls | Complete Scotch Shipping Tape Dispenser Kit with Scotch Super Hold Tape, and a Precision Mini Box Cutter Knife • Amazon Business $11.83 1 $11.83
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Cereal Bars, Original, 31.2oz Box (40 Bars) • Amazon Business $11.23 1 $11.23
Yinder 20 Pcs Succulent Cute Push Pins with Plastic Storage Box Decorative Push Pins Colorful Succulent Plants Thumb Tacks for Cork Board Photo Wall Whiteboard Maps Bulletin Office or Home • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Nutri-Grain Breakfast Bars, Made with 10g Whole Grains, Kids Snacks, 3-Flavor Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $8.87 1 $8.87
Mr. Pen- Hanging Wall File Organizer, 6 Pocket, Black | 3 Overdoor Hangers Included, Over the Door File Organizer, Wall Folder Organizer • Amazon Business $6.82 1 $6.82
Glad Clear Heavy Duty Disposable Plastic Forks, Standard Size, 70 Count | Break-resistant, reduced-plastic forks for parties, camping, and everyday meals; top-rack reusable • Amazon Business $6.21 1 $6.21
Zonon 6 Pcs Guided Reading Strips Colored Highlight Strip for Dyslexia | Overlays Reading Bookmark, Reading Tracker, Dyslexia Reading Tools, Line Readers, Students Children Teacher Supplies • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$365.16

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.13

Sales tax

 $28.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$442.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.04

Total project goal

$520.29

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $520.29

1 Donor

-$520.29

Donations toward project cost

-$442.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.04

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