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Mrs. Gelormine from Toms River, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Gelormine's classroom raised $986

Comfort with Dignity

Help me give my students warmth, nutrition, and hygiene supplies to stabilize students' physical well-being while using snow cone treats to bridge social gaps and restore the sense of joy every child deserves.

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Mrs. Gelormine Toms River High School East
Toms River, NJ Grades 9-12

My Project

The primary goal of our "Warmth, Care, and Hunger" program is to remove physical barriers to education—cold, hunger, and poor hygiene—while fostering belonging and joy. By providing basic needs and moments of celebration, we ensure every student, regardless of housing status, enters the classroom feeling valued, comfortable, and mentally prepared to engage.

Investing in these specific items is a direct investment in our students' ability to focus, perform, and thrive academically.

A griddle allows us to serve hot, protein-rich breakfasts that sustain energy, while hand warmers and socks provide the warmth needed for a student to stop shivering and start thinking. Clorox and lens wipes represent health and clarity; a student who can see through clean glasses and stay healthy is a student who stays in class. Most importantly, snow cone supplies serve a vital emotional purpose. These are children who often shoulder adult burdens; providing a "luxury" treat levels the social playing field, proving they deserve the same "kid experiences" as their peers, which boosts morale and attendance.

What makes our students special is their profound resilience and communal spirit in the face of adversity. Despite the instability of homelessness, they show up with empathy and grit far beyond their years. They are not defined by their lack of resources, but by their incredible capacity to dream and succeed when basic needs are met. By providing these necessities, we aren't just giving them "things"—we are giving them the bandwidth to move past survival mode and into their full potential as scholars.

Half of students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Gelormine Toms River High School East Grades 9-12 Toms River, NJ View local requests

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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Polar Blast Snow Cone Machine - Acrylic Crushed Ice Maker Grinds Up to 500lbs of Ice Per Hour for Parties, Events, and More by Great Northern Popcorn • Amazon Business $279.95 1 $279.95
Hawaiian Shaved Ice Syrup Assortment, 20 - 16-ounce Bottles of the Most Popular Flavors Including Cherry, Grape, Blue Raspberry, Lemon-Lime, and Tiger’s Blood. For Snow Cones, Coffee, Cocktails, and More • Amazon Business $147.99 1 $147.99
Dickies Men's Dri-Tech Essential Moisture Control Crew Socks (6 & 12 Pairs) • Amazon Business $27.99 4 $111.96
Brentwood? 1400 W Non-Stick Electric Griddle; Black • Quill.com $61.19 1 $61.19
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, Fresh Scent, 35/Pack, 12/Carton (01593) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
Roshtia 800 Pcs Paper Cone Cups Thicken Disposable Cone Cups for Shaved Ice, Slushies Water Cooler Dispenser, White (4 oz) • Amazon Business $35.45 1 $35.45
Treela 300 Pcs Large Body Wipes Bulk Deodorant Travel Size for Homeless Care Package Supplies Individually Wrapped Adults Bathing No Rinse Wet Wipes Men Women Hygiene Items(7.09" X 9.84",Purple) • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
HOMERHYME Microfiber Cleaning Cloth, 100 Pack Cleaning Rags, 12" x 12" Shop Towels, Lint Free Reusable All Purpose Microfiber Towels for Cars Kitchen House Office Automotive • Amazon Business $27.54 1 $27.54
HotHands Hand Warmers - Long Lasting Safe Natural Odorless Air Activated Warmers - Up to 10 Hours of Heat - 40 Pair • Amazon Business $21.80 1 $21.80
Febreze Fabric Deodorizer Spray Fresh Scent 23.6 fl. oz. (88623) • Staples $10.89 1 $10.89
Clorox Scentiva Disinfecting Multi-Surface Cleaner Spray Bottle Lavender and Jasmine 32 fl. oz. (31387) • Staples $9.59 1 $9.59
Goo Gone Original Adhesive Remover Fresh Citrus 8 Fl. Oz. (2087) • Staples $6.99 1 $6.99
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Spray Cleaner Lavender 16 fl oz. (78194-MP) • Staples $6.49 1 $6.49
Noble Pre-moistened Lens Wipes Individually Wrapped - Lens and Screen Cleaning Wipes - Great for Eyeglasses, Cell Phones, Camera Lenses, Screens, Keyboards, and Other Delicate Surfaces (30 Wipes) • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95

Materials cost

$795.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$837.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.83

Total project goal

$985.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $985.54

1 Donor

-$985.54

Donations toward project cost

-$837.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.83

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