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Ms. Russell from Bridgeport, CT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Quill you help us be prepared for the new year?

Help me give my students essential supplies for the start of the school year with the supplies needed to ensure the beginning of the school year runs smoothly.

  • $974 goal

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

This project expired on October 2, 2025.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The start of the school year is always chaotic. Directing students, finding essential supplies and using our own money at the end of the day is always something a teacher stresses about. We are moving to a new floor so these stressors are in full effect!

Please help supply our 10th grade English classroom with the essentials so that we can easily transition into a productive school year without worry and full of comfort.

We are asking for writing utensils, folders, basic first aid supplies, snacks, and a bin to store them. Please help me help my students when the economy is tight and lessen the burden of our upcoming crazy school year.

We thank you in advance!

Ms. Russell Bullard - Havens Technical High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

70 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Iris 82 Quart Heavy Duty Store-It-All Latch & Lock Lid Plastic Storage Tote, Black, 2/Pack (585026) • Quill.com $66.41 1 $66.41
Crayola? 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors, 96 Sheets Per Pack, 12 Packs (BIN993000-12) • Quill.com $58.31 1 $58.31
Extreme Fit Liquid Diffuser, 300ml, White Marbel (AM-AOD-GAL) • Quill.com $43.23 1 $43.23
Sesamee? K0436 Marine Keyless Padlock, Brass • Quill.com $41.39 1 $41.39
Oogie's Snacks Variety Pack Popcorn, 1 oz., 20 Bags/Box (856856001168) • Quill.com $37.99 1 $37.99
Sour Patch Kids Assorted Gummy Candy, 240/Pieces (AMC4314700) • Quill.com $33.65 1 $33.65
Gardetto's Original Original Snack Mix, 1.75 oz., 42 Bags/Pack (GEM49448) • Quill.com $33.65 1 $33.65
TREND Tiger Terrific Trimmers, 39 Feet Per Pack, 6 Packs (T-92310-6) • Quill.com $33.38 1 $33.38
Snack Box Pros Balconi Authentic Italian Pastry Snack Box, 47/Box (700-00184) • Quill.com $31.10 1 $31.10
Pick Me Up Provisions? Starlight Mints, 80 oz. (MYS23909) • Quill.com $27.19 1 $27.19
Pringles Snack Stack Variety Pack Crisps, 27 Cups /Carton (3800018263) • Quill.com $23.28 1 $23.28
Quill Brand? 2-Pocket Folders, Red, 25/Box (712558) • Quill.com $22.94 1 $22.94
Band-Aid Brand Flexible Fabric Adhesive Bandages, 1" x 3", 100/Box (4444) • Quill.com $10.94 2 $21.88
Scholastics Conversation Starters: Bulletin Board Set (SC-823624) • Quill.com $21.59 1 $21.59
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 50 oz. (HEC15677) • Quill.com $21.41 1 $21.41
Quill Brand? 2-Pocket Folders, Purple, 25/Box (712524) • Quill.com $20.69 1 $20.69
Quill Brand? 2-Pocket Folders, Orange, 25/Box (712580) • Quill.com $19.87 1 $19.87
PURELL Advanced Hand Sanitizer Refreshing Gel, Clean Scent, 1.5 Liter Pump Bottle (5015-04) • Quill.com $19.43 1 $19.43
Quill Brand? 2-Pocket Folders, Teal, 25/Box (712561) • Quill.com $18.29 1 $18.29
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ballpoint Pen, Medium Point, 1.0mm, Blue Ink, 60/Pack (GSM609BE) • Quill.com $8.95 2 $17.90
Quill Brand? 2-Pocket Folders, Green, 25/Box (712560) • Quill.com $16.72 1 $16.72
Dixon Ticonderoga Laddie No. 2 Pencil - Box of 12 • Blick Art Materials $5.27 3 $15.81
Staples Smooth 2-Pocket Paper Folder, Yellow, 25/Box (27538-CC) • Quill.com $15.14 1 $15.14
Scotch-Brite Everyday Clean Lint Remover, White, 70 Sheets/Roll, 2 Rolls/Pack (836RS-70TP/60TP) • Quill.com $14.99 1 $14.99
Puffs Plus Lotion Facial Tissue, 2-ply, 124 Tissues/Box, 6 Boxes/Pack (39383) • Quill.com $14.59 1 $14.59
Scott Choose-A-Sheet Kitchen Roll Paper Towels, 1-ply, 102 Sheets/Roll, 6 Mega Rolls/Pack (16447/55413) • Quill.com $13.49 1 $13.49
Scotch Magic Tape with Dispenser, Invisible, 3/4 in x 650 in, 6 Tape Rolls, Clear, Home Office and Back to School Supplies • Quill.com $12.97 1 $12.97
Amazon Basics Rubber Bands, Size 33 (3-1/2 x 1/8 Inch), 600 Bands/1 lb Pack, 3-Pack, Tan • Amazon Business $11.70 1 $11.70
Paper Mate Pink Pearl Erasers, Pink, 24/Box (70520) • Quill.com $11.54 1 $11.54
Band-Aid Adhesive Bandages Infection Defense with Neosporin, Assorted, 20/Box (5570/005711) • Quill.com $11.31 1 $11.31
Expo Low Odor Dry Erase Marker, Fine Tip, Black, 12/Pack (SAN86001) • Quill.com $11.19 1 $11.19
BIC Xtra Sparkle Mechanical Pencils, 0.7mm, #2 Hard Lead, 24/Pack (MPLP241-BLK) • Quill.com $6.64 1 $6.64
Amazon Basics Assorted Size and Color Rubber Bands, 0.5 lb. • Amazon Business $6.05 1 $6.05

Materials cost

$775.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$827.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$146.00

Total project goal

$973.31

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