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Ms. Underwood from Framingham, MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Periods Shouldn’t Pause Learning

Help me give my students access to period products so they can stay in class, feel confident, and focus on learning—not discomfort or embarrassment.

  • $542 goal

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

This project expired on September 6, 2025.

My Project

In my classroom, I work hard to ensure every student feels supported, included, and ready to learn. But sometimes, basic needs—like access to menstrual products—get in the way. For students who don’t have what they need, a surprise period can mean missed class time, anxiety, or even shame.

I’m asking for period products such as pads, liners, and heating pads to keep stocked in our classroom for any student who needs them—no questions asked.

These supplies will be stored discreetly and made available to ensure all students can stay focused and comfortable, without having to leave school or miss learning time.

Your support helps promote health, dignity, and equity for all of my students. Thank you for helping remove barriers so our students can focus on being their best selves in the classroom.

Ms. Underwood Christa McAuliffe Charter School Grades 6-8

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.

Framingham, MA 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

100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ThermaCare Portable Menstrual Heating Pad, Adhesive Period Therapy Heat Patches for Cramps and Backache Relief, HSA/FSA Eligible & Approved, 6 Count • Amazon Business $18.99 10 $189.90
Degree Travel Deodorant Variety 72-Pack (36 Cool Rush + 36 Shower Clean) – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Aquaphor Healing Ointment Advanced Therapy - .9g - Box of 144 Packets • Amazon Business $37.04 1 $37.04
Dr. Brown's Cold Comfort Compress Baby Ice Pack, Freezable Reusable First Aid Pain Relief for Kids, Polar Bear and Whale, BPA Free – 2-Pack • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
DEAYOU Small Storage Bin, Plastic Organizer, Storage Bin Container with Drawers for Desk, Accessory, Stationery • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Always? Thin Daily Panty Liners, Regular, 120/Pack • Quill.com $17.84 1 $17.84
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 1" x 3", 100/Box (4444) • Quill.com $10.94 1 $10.94
Always Ultra Thin Pads Size 2 Super Long Absorbency Unscented with Wings, 58 Count, Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $8.62 1 $8.62

Materials cost

$424.26

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$460.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.29

Total project goal

$541.91

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