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Mrs. Nelson from Southaven, MS is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Nelson's classroom raised $481

Providing Essentials: Nurturing Students for Success!

Help me give my students snacks, socks, and feminine products to meet their essential needs.

Mrs. Nelson Southaven Intermediate School

Southaven, MS Grades 3-5

My Project

My goal is to provide warmth, and care, and also to alleviate hunger among our 3rd through 5th-grade students. I would like to provide socks, feminine products, and snacks to our students to help meet their basic needs.

I believe that by meeting these basic needs, we can create a supportive and nurturing environment that allows our students to thrive academically and emotionally.

Your support will make a significant difference in the lives of our students and help create a brighter future for them. I believe that by addressing the basic needs of our 3rd through 5th-grade students, we can create a supportive and nurturing environment that allows them to thrive academically and emotionally.

First, by providing them with new socks, we can ensure that their feet are protected from the cold weather, reducing the risk of illness and discomfort. Additionally, having clean socks can boost their self-esteem and overall well-being, allowing them to focus better on their studies. Secondly, many of our female students face challenges due to the lack of access to feminine products. By providing these essential items, I can ensure that our female students can attend school regularly without the fear of embarrassment or discomfort, enabling them to fully engage in their academic content and extracurricular activities. Lastly, I aim to address hunger among our students by providing nutritious snacks. Many of our students come from food-insecure households, where access to regular meals is limited. Hunger can have a significant impact on a student's ability to concentrate and learn effectively. By providing nutritious snacks, we can help alleviate hunger and ensure that our students have the energy and focus they need to succeed academically.

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 2 donors

Project tagged as

Southaven, MS
Grades 3-5
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Nelson Southaven Intermediate 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Southaven, MS 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Snack Box Care Package - Bulk Healthy Snack Bag Assortment (34 pack) • Amazon Business $46.99 2 $93.98

Break Box Healthy Snack Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 2 $76.42

U by Kotex Balance Sized for Teens Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, Heavy Absorbency, 56 Count (4 Packs of 14) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $13.96 5 $69.80

Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares, Cinnamon Brown Sugar, 12 ct • Amazon Business $5.99 4 $23.96

Sterilite Ultra Latch Storage Tote Box with White Lid, 70 qt/66 L, Clear - Middle-High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $22.72 1 $22.72

Hanes Boys' Socks, Double Tough Cushioned Crew Socks, 12-pair Packs • Amazon Business $9.99 2 $19.98

Materials cost			$346.82
Vendor shipping charges			$2.27
Sales tax			$24.28
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.20
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$408.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$72.10
Total project goal			$480.67
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$480.67
1 Donor			-$240.34
Donations toward project cost			-$204.29
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$36.05
match offer			-$240.33
Match offer toward project cost			-$204.28
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$36.05
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Providing Essentials: Nurturing Students for Success!

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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