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Ms. Rait, LMSW, CSSW from Buffalo, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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School Hygiene Closet

Help me give my students the hygiene closet they so desperately need. we are one of the most impoverished schools in our district. This hygiene closet is essential for students to be successful and to come to school.

  • $1,212 goal

This project expired on November 10, 2025.

This project expired on November 10, 2025.

My Project

Our students are hard-working and kind. They work hard at home to help their families.

We serve a diverse population who wants to make a better life for themselves and their families.

The items in the hygiene closet, such as shampoo and laundry detergent, that we want to establish will give our students the essentials they need to feel comfortable coming to school, so that they can access the curriculum and be successful both educationally and socially.

Our goal with this project is to start our hygiene closet so that our students have access to fundamental hygiene supplies. Our students are our hearts.

Ms. Rait, LMSW, CSSW PS 208 Riverside Academy Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Buffalo, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

Never Before Funded 329 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cantu Shea Butter Cleansing Shampoo + Hydrating Conditioner 13.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $16.99 10 $169.90
Boulder Clean Laundry Detergent Sheets, Free and Clear, 40/Pack • Quill.com $12.59 10 $125.90
Dove Body Wash Variety 3-Pack – Hydrate, Fresh Care, and Gentle Pamper, 15.22 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $20.90 5 $104.50
Naturelle Plus Maxi Pads with Wings, Unscented, 250/Carton (25189973) • Quill.com $86.56 1 $86.56
NIVEA MEN Sport Body Wash with Revitalizing Minerals, Tangerine and Pepper Scent, 3-in-1 Men's Body Wash, Face and Hair, Paraben Free, Vegan Formula, 16.9 Fl Oz Bottle, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $13.77 5 $68.85
Cantu Sulfate-Free Cream Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle, 13.5 Fl Oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $12.99 5 $64.95
MedSpa Deodorant Bar Soaps, 2/3 oz., Deodorant Type, 200/Pack • Quill.com $56.15 1 $56.15
Old Spice Red Collection Swagger Antiperspirant and Deodorant for Men, .5 oz., 24/Carton (01643CT) • Quill.com $42.31 1 $42.31
Secret Powder Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant, 0.5 oz., 24/Carton?(31384CT) • Quill.com $36.79 1 $36.79
TecUnite 4 Pieces 9 1/2 Inches Anti-static Large Tooth Detangle Comb, Wide Tooth Hair Comb Salon Shampoo Comb for Long Hair and Curly Hair (Light Blue, Purple, Pink and Cyan) • Amazon Business $6.49 5 $32.45
Shower Body Wipes, 40 Individually Wrapped Personal Hygiene Body Wipes for Women and Men, Keep Clean After Gym Travel Camping Outdoors Sports • Amazon Business $31.51 1 $31.51
Tampax Radiant Tampons Multipack, with LeakGuard Braid, Regular/Super/Super Plus Absorbency, Unscented, 112 Count (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $29.28 1 $29.28
Zopeal 28 Pcs Kids Easter Gifts Mini Wet Hair Brush Bulk Girls Small Pocket Travel Hairbrush Set Hygiene Graduation Supplies Detangler Soft Bristle Detangling Paddle for Most Type Wet Dry(28 Colors) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
U by Kotex Cleanwear Ultra Thin Pads with Wings, Heavy Flow, 32 Count • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97
Tampax Pocket Radiant Compact Tampons Duo Pack, Regular/Super Absorbency with BPA-Free Plastic Applicator and LeakGuard Braid, Unscented, 28 Count x 3 Packs (84 Count Total) • Amazon Business $21.82 1 $21.82
Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Crisp Clean Scent, 11.25 oz., 6/Carton (US03562) • Quill.com $20.69 1 $20.69
Individually Wrapped Personal Hygiene Wipes,100 Pack Feminine Wipes Travel,Plant Extracts,Travel Essential Easy to Carry,Hygiene Wipes for Women to Give Loved Ones Friends Homeless People,Large • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Suave Men 2 in 1 Shampoo and Conditioner Ocean Charge 12.6 Fl Oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $13.42 1 $13.42
Tampax Radiant Tampons Super Absorbency with BPA-Free Plastic Applicator and LeakGuard Braid, Unscented, 42 Count • Amazon Business $9.82 1 $9.82

Materials cost

$984.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.77

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,029.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$181.70

Total project goal

$1,211.32

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