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Mrs. McTrusty from Milwaukee, WI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Everyday Essentials

Help me give my students the basic everyday needs to be successful in the classroom.

  • $756 goal

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

This project expired on August 25, 2025.

My Project

I love how excited my students are to come to school everyday. The products in this project will help my students be successful every day. Over the years I have found that our class lacks some of the basic essentials.

The simple things like a swifter wet jet will help me reinforce responsibility by teaching students to clean up after themselves and keep the learning environment clean.

Snacks are always in need in my classroom. The ability to offer all of my students a snack helps them to focus on learning rather than hunger.

Simple supplies such as pencils and markers make such a difference to kids when they are able to have them as needed. Students often like to sit around the room and they will be excited to have soft cushions to sit on. Headphones are a must in my classroom and too often students are not able to supply their own. Having extra headphones on hand will be a blessing!

Mrs. McTrusty Lowell P Goodrich 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.

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.

Milwaukee, WI 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

32 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Yunsailing 18 Pack Classroom Headphones Bulk Student Wired Class Headphones Set for Kids School with Individually Wrapped Adjustable Over Ear Head Earbuds(White) • Amazon Business $39.99 4 $159.96
Boao 6 Pcs 12 Inch Floor Cushions for Kids Flexible Seating for Classroom Elementary Round Floor Cushions for Classroom Colorful Floor Pillow for Adults Kids Soft Floor Seats Floor Cushions Chair • Amazon Business $44.99 2 $89.98
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 4 $57.52
Mr. Sketch Scented Marker Set - Assorted Colors, Set of 22 • Blick Art Materials $14.21 4 $56.84
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 300 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.49 2 $50.98
Swiffer WetJet Spray Mop Multi-Surface Floor Cleaner Pad Refill, 24 Count (PGC 08443) • Quill.com $16.19 2 $32.38
Magnum Magnetics Corporation Magnet Strip With Adhesive 100' Roll (C060ASIA0.500N000001003GS) • Staples $31.99 1 $31.99
Swiffer WetJet Spray Mop Kit (92811/32694) • Quill.com $29.69 1 $29.69
Swiffer WetJet Multi-Purpose and Hardwood Liquid Floor Cleaner Solution Refill, with Gain Scent, 42.2 fl oz each, (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $13.49 2 $26.98
Nabisco Classic Mix Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Nutter Butter Bites, RITZ Bits Cheese, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.68 3 $26.04
Ruffles Potato Chips, Cheddar Sour Cream, 1oz (40 Count) • Amazon Business $19.20 1 $19.20
Sabary Pencil Parking Pocket Chart Pencil Dispenser Organizer Holder Nylon Fabric with Grommets and Magnetic Strip for Kids Teachers Classroom School Storage Supplies(Simple) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$593.55

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$642.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.36

Total project goal

$755.76

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