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Ms. Brittany from Colorado Springs CO is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Healthy Kids, Happy Kids

Help me give my students medical supplies, hygiene products, and snacks to help them be happy, healthy, successful, focused, and ready for school

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Our initiative aims to support students by providing essential medical supplies, hygiene products, and snacks to ensure their well-being and academic success. Recognizing the importance of these basic necessities, especially in educational settings, we seek to alleviate financial burdens and promote a healthy learning environment for students of all backgrounds. By providing items such as bandages, thermometers, and basic first-aid kits, we empower students to manage common health issues promptly, reducing absenteeism and promoting a safer campus environment.

Maintaining personal hygiene is essential for overall health and well-being.

Nutritious snacks play a vital role in supporting students' physical and cognitive functions throughout the day. We prioritize offering healthy snack options such as fruits, nuts, granola bars, and bottled water to fuel students' bodies and minds during study sessions and extracurricular activities. Additionally, snacks can serve as a means to combat food insecurity among students, ensuring no student goes hungry while pursuing their education. Through the provision of medical supplies, hygiene products, and snacks. By addressing students' basic needs, we contribute to their overall health and well-being, reducing the risk of illness and promoting a hygienic environment. Access to essential supplies and nutritious snacks supports students in staying focused, energized, and ready to learn, ultimately leading to improved academic performance. In conclusion, our initiative to provide medical supplies, hygiene products, and snacks for students is rooted in the belief that every student deserves the opportunity to thrive in a healthy and supportive environment. By partnering with generous donors like you, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of students, empowering them to reach their full potential academically, physically, and emotionally. Thank you for considering supporting this important cause.

Ms. Brittany
Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SC Johnson Professional Ziploc Sandwich Bags, Easy Open Tabs, 500 Count • Amazon Business $21.01 4 $84.04
Degree Invisible Solid Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Shower Clean 0.5 oz. 36/Carton (CB564300) • Staples $59.23 1 $59.23
Hanes Ultimate Girls' Underwear, Pure Comfort Organic 100% Cotton Panties, Briefs & Hipsters, 8-Pack • Amazon Business $14.40 4 $57.60
Medline Caring Non-Sterile 8-Ply Woven Gauze Sponges 8-Ply 4 x 4 200/Pack (PRM21408C) • Staples $10.28 5 $51.40
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes Bundle, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, contains x2 Lemon & Lim Blossom, Crisp Linen, Mango & Hibiscus, 80 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
Hanes Ultimate Girls' Underwear, Pure Comfort Organic 100% Cotton Panties, Briefs & Hipsters, 8-Pack • Amazon Business $14.40 2 $28.80
Hanes Ultimate Girls' Underwear, Pure Comfort Organic 100% Cotton Panties, Briefs & Hipsters, 8-Pack • Amazon Business $14.40 2 $28.80
Lance Assorted Flavored Variety Pack Snack Cracker, 1.4 oz, Peanut, Vanilla Cream, Butter, Honey, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $25.94 1 $25.94
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages Assorted Sizes 100 Count (117178) • Staples $7.99 3 $23.97
AUVON Blood Glucose Monitor Kit, High Accuracy Blood Sugar Test Kit with 50 Glucometer Strips, 50 30G Lancets, 1 Lancing Devices, I-QARE DS-W Diabetes Testing Kit, No Coding Required, Travel Size • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Medline Caring 4 x 4 Non-Sterile 4-Ply Non-Woven Gauze Sponges 200/Box (MIIPRM25444) • Staples $7.14 3 $21.42
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (42 Packs) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Honey Maid Graham Crackers, 0.5oz Pouches, (Pack of 50) with Bay Area Marketplace Napkins • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Wet Ones Antibacterial Hand Wipes, Tropical Splash Wipes | Antibacterial Wipes, Hand Sanitizer Wipes, Wet Ones Wipes, 40 ct. Canister (6 pack) • Amazon Business $19.68 1 $19.68
MED PRIDE Instant Cold Pack (5”x 6”) – Set of 24 Disposable Cold Therapy Ice Packs for Pain Relief, Swelling, Inflammation, Sprains, Strained Muscles, Toothache – for Athletes & Outdoor Activities • Amazon Business $19.67 1 $19.67
Berrcom Non-Contact Infrared Thermometer (JXB-178) • Staples $19.59 1 $19.59
General Medi 160 Piece First Aid Kit Bag Refill Kit - Includes Eyewash, Instant Cold Pack, Bandages,Emergency Blanket, Moleskin Pad, Gauze - Extra Replacement Medical Supplies for First Aid • Amazon Business $18.75 1 $18.75
Degree Men Original Aluminum Free Deodorant for Men, 48-Hour Odor Protection, Arctic Edge 3 Ounce (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
60 Pack Gauze Rolls Bandages, 2 in x 4.1 Yards, Individually Wrapped Breathable Rolled Gauze, Premium First Aid Supplies & Medical Supplies for Wounds • Amazon Business $15.49 1 $15.49
Nutri-Grain Blueberry Breakfast Bar 1.3 oz. 16 Bars/Box (511372) • Staples $14.68 1 $14.68
First Aid Only Adhesive Bandages Variety Pack 150/Box (90095) • Staples $13.02 1 $13.02
Medline 6 Sterile Tongue Depressors Wood 100/Box (MDS202075) • Staples $11.95 1 $11.95
MEUUT 3 Pack Pen Lights for Nurses with 6 Batteries – Medical Penlights Nurse Accessories for Work, Perfect Nursing Student Essentials Medical Supplies for Nurses Doctors EMT Trauma • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
First Aid Only Alcohol Pads 100/Box (H305) • Staples $5.31 1 $5.31

Materials cost

$637.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $2.59

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$680.14

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$120.02

Total project goal

$800.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $800.16

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 $800.16

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