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Mrs. Bentley from Reading PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Starting Fresh: Providing Household Essentials for Newcomer Students & Families

Help me give my students and families the basic necessities such as bath towels, kitchenware and cleaning supplies so they can focus on school, health & happiness.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

Providing household essentials for newcomer students and families is a tangible way to support their transition and help them build a foundation for success and stability in their new country

Access to basic household essentials such as s, kitchenware, and cleaning supplies is fundamental for meeting basic needs and establishing a comfortable living environment.

Moving to a new country is a significant transition that can be overwhelming, especially for our young learners. Providing household essentials helps newcomers settle into their new homes more easily, reducing stress and uncertainty during the adjustment period.

By providing household essentials, communities demonstrate hospitality and support for newcomer families, fostering a sense of belonging and connection. This gesture of welcome helps newcomers feel valued and accepted in their new community, facilitating their integration and social inclusion.

This project will provide 10 families the basic necessities such as bath towels, kitchenware and cleaning supplies. Our students will be able to come to school and focus on daily activities that promote health and happines.

Mrs. Bentley
Grades PreK-2

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Comfy Package, [360 Combo Pack] Premium Heavyweight Disposable Clear Plastic Silverware - 180 Forks, 120 Spoons and 60 Knives Cutlery • Amazon Business $17.09 10 $170.90
Tide Plus Downy Laundry Detergent Liquid Soap, April Fresh, 46 Fl Oz 29 Loads, 46 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $9.56 10 $95.60
Sterilite Corporation Mixing Bowl Set • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.06 10 $80.60
Chef Craft Easy to Read Plastic, Measuring Cup Set, 10 piece set, Blue • Amazon Business $6.78 10 $67.80
Amazon Basics Everyday Paper Plates, 8 5/8 Inch, Disposable, 100 Count • Amazon Business $5.99 10 $59.90
Utopia Towels 6 Pack Medium Bath Towel Set, 100% Ring Spun Cotton (24 x 48 Inches) Medium Lightweight and Highly Absorbent Quick Drying Towels, Premium Towels for Hotel, Spa and Bathroom (Navy) • Amazon Business $29.59 2 $59.18
Chef Craft Select Can Opener with Tapper, 6.5 inches in length, Nickle Plated • Amazon Business $5.71 10 $57.10
Gain, Fabric Softener Dryer Sheets, Original Scent, 105 Count • Amazon Business $4.69 10 $46.90
Sparkle® Tear-A-Square® Paper Towels, 2 Double Rolls = 4 Regular Rolls, 2 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $3.48 10 $34.80
AIDEA Heavy Duty Scrub Sponge-6 Count, Sponges for Dishes, Heavy Duty Cellulose Kitchen Sponges, Cleans Fast Without Scratching, Cleaning Sponges for Everyday Jobs for Dishes, Pots, Pans • Amazon Business $3.29 10 $32.90
Dawn EZ-Squeeze Ultra Dish Soap Dishwashing Liquid, Original, 22 fl oz • Amazon Business $2.79 10 $27.90
Utopia Towels 24 Pack Cotton Washcloths Set - 100% Ring Spun Cotton, Premium Quality Flannel Face Cloths, Highly Absorbent and Soft Feel Fingertip Towels (Navy) • Amazon Business $16.79 1 $16.79

Materials cost

$750.37

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$791.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$139.70

Total project goal

$931.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $931.33

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 $931.33

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