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Mrs. Hembree from Morganton, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Self-Care=Higher Self-Esteem

Help me give my students self-care items to encourage good hygiene and improve self-esteem.

  • $926 goal

This project expired on July 10, 2025.

This project expired on July 10, 2025.

My Project

I teach at an amazing elementary school located in a rural community.

My students need personal care supplies to help them learn self-care, feel better about themselves, and to meet their physical needs.

I teach at an amazing elementary school located in a rural community. It houses Pre-K through fifth grade. It is a Title I school, with 78% of students receiving free or reduced priced lunch.

The staff at my school creates an environment of community where every individual is important and valued.

My students are fabulous! They are in fifth grade. My students work hard all day and are growing mentally and physically. Around this age they start to notice body odor and care greatly about their appearances. Your donation will provide 5th grade students with personal care kits that include zipper pouches, toiletry products (shampoo, body wash, deodorant, toothbrushes), and brushes. These products can be taken home for them to practice self-care and good hygiene.

Mrs. Hembree W.A. Young Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Morganton, NC 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

50 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zopeal 28 Pcs Operation Christmas Mini Wet Hair Brush Bulk Small Pocket Travel Hairbrush Set Hygiene Supplies Detangler Soft Bristle Detangling Paddle Kids for Most Hair Type Wet Dry Hair(28 Colors) • Amazon Business $28.99 4 $115.96
Degree Women’s Travel Deodorant Shower Clean 18-Pack – 72H Body Heat Activated Mini Antiperspirant, 0.5 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $23.50 4 $94.00
Degree Men Ultra Dry Invisible Stick Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant, Cool Rush 0.5 oz ( Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $40.80 2 $81.60
ZeeDix Canvas Pouch- Multi-purpose Cosmetic Bag with Zipper, DIY Craft Canvas Zipper Pouch Blank Makeup Bags Bulk Travel Toiletry Bag for Storage (8.3 x 5 inches) • Amazon Business $22.79 3 $68.37
Travelwell Landscape Series Hotel Travel Size Lotion 1.0 Fl Oz/30ml, Individually Wrapped 200 Tubes per Box | Travel Size Toiletries | Hotel Toiletries Bulk Set • Amazon Business $59.25 1 $59.25
BERGMAN KELLY Travel Size Body Wash (1 fl oz, 200 PK, White Tea), Delight Your Guests with a Revitalizing and Refreshing Hotel Body Wash, Quality Mini and Small Size Guest Hotel Toiletries in Bulk • Amazon Business $58.98 1 $58.98
Bergman Kelly - Travel Size 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner - 1 fl oz, 200 PK, Tropical Waterfall - Delight Your Guests w/Invigorating & Refreshing Shampoo Amenities - Small Hotel Toiletries in Bulk • Amazon Business $55.98 1 $55.98
Urban Essentials Bulk Toothbrush(50) Bulk Toothpaste(50) Pack with Covers Premium Quality Individually Wrapped Colorful Toothbrushes Medium Soft Toothbrush Hygienic Cap for Donations, Travel, Hotels • Amazon Business $26.74 2 $53.48
Raiten 36 Pack Mini Shower Loofah Bulk Small Bath Sponge Assorted Colors Exfoliating Mesh Loofah Sponge Travel Shower Puff Colorful Bath Pouf Body Wash Multi Color Bath Scrubber for Women • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
BERGMAN KELLY - Hotel Soap Bars in Bulk - Tropical Waterfall, 1 oz, 100 PK - Small Individually Wrapped Round Soap - Travel Size Mini Toiletries for Airbnb, Motel, Guest Bathroom • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
Timgle 150 Pcs Antiperspirant Deodorant Wipes Individually Wrapped Bulk Armpit Deodorant Sweat Wipes Body Wipes for Women Men Teens Underarm Armpit Excessive Sweating(Bright) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Hair Ties, 220 Pcs Black Hair Ties for Women or Men, Ponytail Holders, Premium Elastic Hair Ties for Thick Hair, Hair Bands for Women's Hair, Hair Tie, Hair Elastics, Hair Band-120Pcs 4mm, 100PCS 3mm • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$692.05

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$53.98

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.38

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$786.41

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.78

Total project goal

$925.19

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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