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Ms. Murphy from Hayward, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Murphy's classroom raised $718

Warm Hand, Full Hearts!

Help me give my students a token of warmth and snacks to help them focus.

This project expired on May 8, 2024.

Ms. Murphy Royal Sunset High School

Hayward, CA Grades 9-12

Celebrating 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.

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🌟 Urgent Appeal for Winter Essentials! 🌟

In the heart of our vibrant community, where frost advisories grip us tightly, our dedicated students are facing the bitter chill without proper warmth and nourishment.

Most students hail from food-insecure homes, relying on free lunches, which in some cases serve as their sole daily sustenance. I maintain a hot chocolate bar, but sadly, our snack supply is insufficient.

We implore your kindness to donate hand warmers, combating the drafty classrooms. Your generosity ensures these young minds stay warm, focused, and nourished during these freezing days. Every small token counts in the fight against winter's bite.

Together, let's create a warm haven for our students to thrive.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

63 students impacted 1 donor

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Hayward, CA
Grades 9-12
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Murphy Royal Sunset 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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Hayward, CA 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

63 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Maruchan Ramen Instant Cup Noodle Variety Pack, 12 Count, 3 Flavors - Chicken, Beef and Shrimp for your Lunch, Meal, and Snack! Tasty Soup (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $23.99 5 $119.95

Slim Jim Original Snack-Sized Smoked Meat Stick, 0.28 oz, 120 Sticks/Box (61368) • Quill.com $76.99 1 $76.99

TK96142694T Hand Warmer Hand Warmer Air-Activated Up to 8 hr 135F Avg Temp 2 in Wd 40 PK • Grainger $35.03 2 $70.06

Sahale Gluten Free Honey Almond Glazed Snack Mix, 1.5 oz., 18 Bags/Pack (SMU00327) • Quill.com $48.99 1 $48.99

Sahale Snacks Glazed Mix Pomegranate Vanilla Cashews, 1.5 oz., 18 Bags/Pack (SMU00328) • Quill.com $45.99 1 $45.99

Smartfood Popcorn Flamin' Hot & White Cheddar Variety Pack Pack of Whole Grain Snacks, White Cheddar Flamin' Hot, 40 Count • Amazon Business $21.37 2 $42.74

Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 3 $35.94

Jack Link's Beef Jerky Variety - Includes Original and Teriyaki Flavors, On the Go Snacks, Great Stocking Stuffer Gift, 13g of Protein Per Serving, 9 Count of 1.25 Oz Bags • Amazon Business $13.63 2 $27.26

Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96

Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks 32 oz. 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Staples $17.58 1 $17.58

Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89

Materials cost			$524.35
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$47.98
3rd party payment processing fee			$7.87
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$610.20
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$107.68
Total project goal			$717.88
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$717.88
1 Donor			-$717.88
Donations toward project cost			-$610.20
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$107.68
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Warm Hand, Full Hearts!

This project expired on May 8, 2024.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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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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Where your donation goes

How we calculate what's needed

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.