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Mrs. Grothouse from Fort Wayne, IN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Comfort First!

Help me give my students the opportunity to feel safe, loved, and taken care of at school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Grothouse's classroom raised $495

This project is fully funded

My Project

Hello! My goal for this project is to make sure my students needs are met. These needs include their physical, emotional, and mental needs.

My students know that they can come to me for any food they may need, any break they may need, and any emotional support they require.

With these products, I will be able to provide not only food, but supplies like fidgets and coloring books that help them with their emotional needs. I have chosen these products with their comfortability at the forefront. These are items they have expressed interests in.

Mrs. Grothouse Prince Chapman Academy 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.

Fort Wayne, IN 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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $19.72 3 $59.16
Skinny Pop Original Popcorn .65 oz. 28/Box (SKP00462) • Staples $23.74 2 $47.48
Alwoligag 3 lbs Weighted Dog Plush Toy 28 ",Large Weighted Plush Animal Toys, Gifts for Adults, Kids, Boys and Girls（Open Eyes） • Amazon Business $36.99 1 $36.99
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $33.21 1 $33.21
MARS Chocolate Favorites Minis Size Candy Bars Assorted Variety Mix Bag 62.6 oz 205 Pieces (220-00016) • Staples $31.77 1 $31.77
Pirate's Booty Cheese Popcorn .5 oz. 36/Box (220-00092) • Staples $30.39 1 $30.39
IRIS USA Small Spaces Wood, Bookshelf Storage Shelf, Bookcase, 2-Tier, White (596166) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Quaker Chewy Granola Bar Variety Pack 0.84 oz. 60 Bars/Box (220-00434) • Staples $27.77 1 $27.77
Hershey's Miniatures Variety Milk Chocolate Candy Bar 56 oz. 180/Bag (HEC21543) • Staples $23.02 1 $23.02
Smartfood White Cheddar Flavored Popcorn, 0.625 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $21.86 1 $21.86
MindWare Sensory Genius Stress Balls Assorted Colors 3/Pack (MWA13785009) • Staples $13.02 1 $13.02
Animal Coloring Book: Animal Coloring Book For Kids. A Color, Discover, and Learn Coloring Book. • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
SIXGO LCD Writing Tablet, 10 Inch Colorful Drawing Pad for Kids, Reusable Doodle Board with Erase Button, Educational Gifts for 3 4 5 6 7 Years Old Boys Girls Toddler (Combination-Color) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Play-Doh Modeling Compound 10-Pack Case of Colors, Non-Toxic, Assorted, 2 oz. Cans, Multicolor, Christmas Stocking Stuffers for Kids, Ages 2 and Up (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$384.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$420.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.19

Total project goal

$494.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $494.59

2 Donors

-$161.62

Donations toward project cost

-$145.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.97

match offer

-$323.24

Match offer toward project cost

-$274.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.49

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$9.73

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