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Ms. Williams from Upper Marlboro, MD is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Together We Feed: A Community Grocery Giveaway

Help me give my students Reusable Grocery Bags, a Foldable Push Hand Cart, a chalkboard sign, markers, and copy paper for a Community Service Grocery Giveaway aimed at fighting hunger and promoting sustainability in our school.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Williams's classroom raised $494

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My Project

Our community service project, Together We Feed: A Community Grocery Giveaway, is an initiative designed to empower students as they take action against hunger in our local area. My students are deeply committed to making a positive impact and are eager to support their community by distributing nutritious food to those in need. To successfully carry out this project, they require essential resources such as reusable grocery bags, a foldable push hand cart, a chalkboard sign for promotion, and copy paper for informational materials. These tools will enable students to effectively organize and manage food distribution, ensuring that the event runs smoothly and reaches as many community members as possible.

The Community Grocery Giveaway addresses immediate food needs and fosters a sense of community and collaboration among students and residents.

Our students will gain valuable hands-on experience in service, teamwork, and leadership as they work together to distribute food. This community service project serves as an educational opportunity, allowing students to learn about the importance of nutrition, empathy, and social responsibility. With the right resources, we can empower our students to make a meaningful impact, helping to alleviate hunger while strengthening community ties and promoting a culture of giving and support.

Ultimately, the Community Grocery Giveaway aims to alleviate hunger while promoting awareness and collaboration within the broader community, paving the way for future service projects and ongoing support for those in need.

Ms. Williams Dr Henry A Wise Junior High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Upper Marlboro, MD View local requests

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

HBCU Alum 500 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Windyun 200 Pcs Reusable Grocery Bags 12.6 x 11.8 x 6.3 Inches Large Non Woven Shopping Bags Foldable Portable Tote Bags Bulk (Black) • Amazon Business $75.99 2 $151.98
YSSOA Platform Truck with 1320lb Weight Capacity and 360 Degree Swivel Wheels, Foldable Push Hand Cart for Loading and Storage, Blue • Amazon Business $101.99 1 $101.99
A Frame Chalkboard by HBCY Creations: 40x20 Solid Wood A-Frame Sign Black Double-Sided Magnetic Board, Chalkboard Menu Board, for Restaurants, Cafés, Weddings - Heavy Duty Hinges • Amazon Business $68.99 1 $68.99
TRU RED 8.5 x 11 Copy Paper 20 lbs. 92 Brightness 500 Sheets/Ream (TR56957) • Staples $7.78 4 $31.12
Bold Liquid Chalk Markers - Dry Erase Marker Pens for Chalkboards, Signs, Windows, Blackboard, Glass, Mirrors - Chalkboard Markers with Reversible Tip (8 Pack) - (Multicolored, 6mm) • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97

Materials cost

$362.05

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $21.72

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$419.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.98

Total project goal

$493.18

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $493.18

1 Donor

-$246.59

Donations toward project cost

-$209.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.99

match offer

-$246.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$209.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.99

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 $0.00

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