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Ms. Miller from Jersey City, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Supporting the Whole Child: Uniforms, Hygiene & Snacks

Help me give my students access to basic uniform components and personal hygiene items.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Miller's classroom raised $943

This project is fully funded

My Project

In our diverse and vibrant 4th grade classroom in Jersey City, many of my students face challenges that extend beyond academics. More than half of the students in our school qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, and many come to school without consistent access to daily necessities like clean uniforms, personal hygiene supplies, and healthy snacks. These missing essentials can affect their comfort, focus, and self-esteem.

This project aims to create a Care Closet stocked with uniform components (such as leggings, polos, and sweatshirts), self-care and hygiene items (toothbrushes, deodorant, soap, lotion, hair care products, etc.), and nutritious snacks.

These resources will be available to any student who needs them, with dignity and discretion.

By supporting this project, you’re helping meet the most basic needs of children who are working hard to succeed. With fewer distractions and more confidence, they can focus on what really matters—learning, growing, and feeling good about themselves.

Items Requested:

Uniform clothing basics (all genders/sizes)

Travel-size hygiene kits (toothpaste, deodorant, soap, etc.)

Hair care supplies (combs, brushes, hair ties)

Snacks (applesauce, etc.)

Ms. Miller James Murray Elementary School 38 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.

Jersey City, NJ 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

28 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
French Toast girls Short Sleeve Picot Collar (Standard & Plus) Polo Shirt, Light Blue, 10 12 US • Amazon Business $8.00 10 $80.00
100 Colorful Mini Travel Detangling Brushes - Soft Bristles for Smooth, Tangle-Free Hair Combing for Dry/Wet Hair, Kids and Women • Amazon Business $60.99 1 $60.99
The Children's PlaceThe Children's Place Girls Leggings5 packTidalXXLarge (16Plus) • Amazon Business $19.98 3 $59.94
The Children's Place Girls Leggings,Tidal 5 Pack,XXL(16) • Amazon Business $19.98 3 $59.94
French Toast boys Short Sleeve Moisture Wicking Stretch Sport Shirt, School Uniforms for Kids and Teens Polo Shirt, Light Blue, X-Large US • Amazon Business $9.99 6 $59.94
Hanes Boys' Big Boxer Briefs, Moisture-Wicking Cotton Stretch Underwear, 5-Pack, Blue/Black/Red Assorted • Amazon Business $12.19 4 $48.76
COTTON DAY Unisex Little Kids Youth Boys Girls Soft Cotton Crew Dress Socks Seamless Toe 6 Pack 10-12 years Plain Navy XL (12) • Amazon Business $14.84 3 $44.52
Colgate Kids Cavity Protection Fluoride Toothpaste, Bubble Fruit Flavor, Travel Size 0.85 oz (24g) - Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Scope Travel Size Mouthwash Classic Original Mint 1.2 Oz 48 Pack • Amazon Business $32.60 1 $32.60
SmartSmile 72 Pcs Bulk Kids Toothbrushes Individually Wrapped - Assorted Colors with Animal Paw Prints - Popular Dental Office Patient 21-542 • Amazon Business $29.90 1 $29.90
Suave Kids Detangler Spray For Tear-Free Styling Silly Apple Dermatologist-Tested Hair Detangler Formula, 10 Fl Oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $28.94 1 $28.94
So...? Escapes Body Mist Set - Perfumes for Women - Everyday Body Spray for Women - Vegan, Cruelty Free Fragrances - Travel Size Gift Set - 6 pcs • Amazon Business $14.16 2 $28.32
300 Pcs Ultra Thick Soft Large Body Wipes Individually Wrapped(7.87" x 9.45"),Shower Wipes for Adults Bathing No Rinse,Personal Cleansing Wipes for Travel Gym,Bulk Deodorant for Homeless(Blue) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
84 Pcs Natural Lip Balm Bulk with Vitamin E and Coconut Oil - Moisturizing, Sootand Cracked Lips, Mini Chap Stick Gifts for Kids Women Men- 14 Flavors - Non-GMO • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
Dove Advanced Dry Shampoo, Travel-Size, Volume & Fullness, 6-Pack, Travel Essentials, 1.15 Oz Ea • Amazon Business $21.97 1 $21.97
Axe Body Spray Deodorant For Long Lasting Odor Protection, Phoenix Deodorant For Men Formulated Without Aluminum, 4 Oz (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $21.88 1 $21.88
6 Pack Go Fresh Pear & Aloe Antiperspirant Deodorant Spray, 5.07 Ounce Each Compatible with Dove Go Fresh Pear & Aloe Antiperspirant Deodorant 150ml • Amazon Business $21.47 1 $21.47
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Fathers Day Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $19.03 1 $19.03
AXE Apollo Body Spray Deodorant for Long-Lasting Odor Protection, Sage & Cedarwood Deodorant for Men Formulated Without Aluminum 4 Ounce (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
Mott's No Sugar Added Applesauce Variety Pack, Cinnamon and Apple, Made from Real Fruit, No Artificial Flavors, 3.2 Oz Clear Pouches, 20 Pack • Amazon Business $9.06 1 $9.06
Sumind 100 Pack Nail Files Double Sided Emery Boards Manicure Tools (2.36 x 0.59 x 0.16 Inch) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
20 Pack Mini Body Lotion Gift Bulk for Dry Skin,Travel Size Small Body Cream With Shea Butter Natural Fragrance Moisturizing Body Lotion for Women Men,Gift Sets for Birthday Christmas Fathers Day Gift • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Tide Stain Remover for Clothes, Tide To Go Wipes, Instant Stain Remover for Clothes, Travel & Pocket Size, 20 Count • Amazon Business $8.22 1 $8.22
Goody Kids Ouchless Elastic Hair Ties - 60 Ct, Assorted Colors, 2MM Rubber Bands for Hair, Pain-Free Hair Accessories for Girls & Boys, Made for Long-Lasting Braids, Ponytails & More, For Fine Hair • Amazon Business $2.99 1 $2.99

Materials cost

$759.76

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$801.16

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$141.38

Total project goal

$942.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$942.54

1 Donor

-$942.54

Donations toward project cost

-$801.16

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$141.38

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$0.00

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