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Mrs. Penland from Valdosta, GA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Care Closet Restock

Help me give my students items like hair ties, chapstick, wipes, etc., to restock our care closet!

  • $217 goal

This project expired on August 21, 2025.

This project expired on August 21, 2025.

My Project

The Penland care closet is getting pretty popular around the school, which is a positive problem! Students and teachers ask for different items to help students throughout the day. Whether it’s a hair tie or socks or a surprise stain or even a mess, the care closet is there to take care students and make them feel comfortable at school.

I want students to know if something happens at school they will be taken care of with love, a hug, and a smile!

When we get items like glasses wipes students know they can take responsibility for themselves or when a student comes to get a band aid for a friend. I love when my students take others on a tour to get what they need, compassion is real. The care closet is such a fulfilling project, thank you for considering helping to keep it running!

Mrs. Penland Pine Grove Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Valdosta, GA View local requests

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

40 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Smarties Lollipops - 3 Pounds - Double Flavor - Kids Suckers and Lollipop Candies - Approx 150 Pops - Flavors Variety Orange & Lemon, Cherry & Blue Raspberry • Amazon Business $29.44 1 $29.44
EOOUT 36pcs Pencil Pouch, Mesh Zipper Pouch Zipper Bags, 6x9 Inches Large Storage Bags for Organizing, 12 Colors Puzzle Bag Zipper File Bags for Office Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Hanes girls Comfortsoft Ankle Socks, Soft Stretch Socks for Girls, Assorted, 10-pair Pack • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Hanes Girls' No Show Socks Super Value 20-Pair Packs • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
LA Fresh Makeup Remover Wipes with Vitamin E - Make up Remover Wipes for Face, Eyes, Lips - Face Wipes Travel Essentials - Case of 50ct Makeup Wipes • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
500 PCS Hair Ties for Thin Hair - 2mm x 4cm Premium Nylon Black Hair Tie Bulk for Women Girl Small Ponytail Holders Men Hair Elastic Band(Multicolor) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Tide Stain Remover for Clothes, Tide To Go Wipes, Instant Stain Remover for Clothes, Travel & Pocket Size, 20 Count • Amazon Business $8.22 1 $8.22
AZEN 24 Pack Lip Balm Stocking, Natural Lip Balm Bulk, Moisturizing Lip Balm for Dry Lips • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
15 Pack Rectangle Hair Claw Clips Solid Color Hair Clips Stylish Elegant Barrettes for All Hair Types for Women Non-Slip Hair Jaw Clips • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Care Touch Lens Wipes for Eyeglasses - 100 Individually Wrapped Pre-Moistened Glasses Wipes - Cleaner for Glasses, Sunglasses, and Screens - Gentle and Portable for On-the-Go Cleaning - 4x8 Inches • Amazon Business $6.92 1 $6.92
Hoyols 2000 Small Rubber Bands Hair Ties Ponytail Elastic Multi Color for Kids Girls Hair Value Pack TPR • Amazon Business $6.26 1 $6.26
Cleanze Antibacterial Hand Sanitizing Wipes | 100 Count Hand Wipes, Unscented Disinfecting Hand Sanitizer Wipes with Aloe | Antibacterial Hand Wipes Kill 99.9% of Most Illness Causing Germs • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$142.28

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$9.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$184.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.51

Total project goal

$216.74

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