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Ms. Cynthia Bens from Kealakekua, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Futures: Essential Classroom Supplies for KHS

Help me give my students supplies needed to feel confident, engaged, and successful!

  • $718 goal

This project expired on November 16, 2025.

This project expired on November 16, 2025.

My Project

My students are my everything, and having the possibility of providing supplies needed for projects and everyday supplies that they will need for project-based learning is very important and meaningful to me.

Having supplies for all my students is incredibly important so that all my students are able to fully engage and create with materials that can be supplied and not impact their family budgets.

Along with markers, poster paper, duct tape, and general cleaning supplies, I have included healthy snacks. Students need food when they are hungry to be productive.

Students can be sensitive if they do not have the money for materials for a project, and I absolutely would like to remove that barrier for my students so they can just embrace the material and enjoy learning!

Ms. Cynthia Bens Konawaena High School Grades 9-12

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.

Kealakekua, HI 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

120 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ultimate Healthy Office Bars (60 count), Snacks & Nuts Bulk Variety Pack - Travel Snack Box - Military Care Package, Variety Gift Pack for Office, Military, Travel, Students, Final Exams, Outdoor, • Amazon Business $49.39 5 $246.95
Sharpie Permanent Markers Ultimate Collection, Assorted Sizes, Assorted Colors, Pack of 72 • School Specialty $84.97 1 $84.97
CloroxPro Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Fresh Scent, 700 Count • Amazon Business $37.84 2 $75.68
Glenmal 100 Sheets of Poster Board Paper, 22 x 28 Inches, Construction Paper, White, 157g Gauge, Art White Paper, Can Be Applied for Posters, Signs and Printing • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
GiftExpress 12 Assorted Colored Duct Tapes 10 Yards x 2 Inch Rolls,12 Multi Purposes Bright Colors Tapes Great Do It Yourself Art Kit Home School • Amazon Business $20.69 2 $41.38
Sharpie Permanent Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 36/Pack (35010) • Quill.com $29.67 1 $29.67

Materials cost

$528.64

Vendor shipping charges

$20.17

Sales tax

$23.26

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$610.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$107.65

Total project goal

$717.65

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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