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Ms. Williams from Baker, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We Need Healthy Basic Needs!

Help me give my students healthy snacks, tissue, hand soap, paper towels, and masks.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Williams's classroom raised $841

This project is fully funded

My Students

What are the steps to closing the achievement gap when students do not have the necessary materials to succeed? As a teacher in a low-income, high poverty school district, I work with students who are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom.

Our state currently has the highest COVD-I9 cases/deaths and recently went through Hurricane Ida.

This pandemic has allowed the school to close temporarily or maybe permanently. Some homes are currently without light and food.

Snacks and food will help my scholars get through the aftermath of Hurricane Ida and the ongoing effects of COVID-19.

My Project

Having the basic schools supplies throughout the school year is what keeps the classroom running smoothly. Without the necessity supplies scholars aren’t able to function to their fullest potential. With pencils, paper, and erasers scholars are able to complete assignments given. The kleenex, wipes, and hand sanitizer helps during those cold winter months to keep germs downs. The color pencils and crayons will help with those art projects. These supplies will allow scholars to master assignments, test, assessments, and quizzes. The materials will make a tremendous difference in my classroom and in my scholars learning daily for the remainder of the school year. I as an educator see the struggle and hear students complain about how they are hungry, their stomachs hurt, or they are dizzy, all due to lack of eating. While they are provided a school lunch, many students opt out of cafeteria food. And so they go all day with no food or unhealthy candies.

I hope to stock my room with snacks that will not get in the way of learning while consuming, but that will also provide students with the proper nutrients for a healthy body and mind.

I often buy snacks out of pocket, but this year has proven to be financially difficult for me. I don't want to let my students down. They expect me to be the nurturer, providing them with snacks throughout the years.

Project tagged as

Baker, LA
Grades PreK-2
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Charter School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Williams Impact Charter Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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More than three‑quarters 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 25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Keurig K-Slim Single Serve Coffee Maker, Black (5000350119) • Staples $109.99 1 $109.99

Kleenex Boutique Antiviral Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, 60 Sheets/Box, 27/Carton (49978) • Staples $80.99 1 $80.99

Welch's Fruit Snacks, Fruit Mix, 5 Oz., 12/Carton (05098) • Staples $27.49 2 $54.98

True Clear Purified Bottled Water, 8 Fl. Oz. Bottles, 24/Carton (TC54595) • Staples $8.43 6 $50.58

ORLY Reusable Cloth Face Masks for Kids, Elastic Strap, Assorted Colors, 10/Pack (HB-0048-ST) • Staples $24.99 2 $49.98

Pringles Potato Crisps Snack Stacks Variety Pack, 72/Carton (KEE18251) • Staples $45.49 1 $45.49

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers, Cheddar, 1.5 Oz., 72/Carton (13539) • Staples $33.49 1 $33.49

Cheez-It Crackers, Cheese, 1.5 oz., 60/Carton (12261) • Staples $32.49 1 $32.49

Sparkle Professional Series Perforated Kitchen Paper Towel Roll, 2-Ply, 70 Towels/Roll, 30 Rolls/Carton (2717201) • Staples $31.49 1 $31.49

Charms Blow Pop Lollipops, Variety, 65 Oz., 100/Box (3869) • Staples $27.49 1 $27.49

Austin Zoo Animal Crackers, Original, 2 oz., 36/Carton (10022) • Staples $22.49 1 $22.49

Act II Popcorn Butter Lovers 36/CT (GOV23255) • Staples $16.49 1 $16.49

Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted, 60 Oz. (HEC15671) • Staples $16.29 1 $16.29

Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Crisp Clean Scent, 11.25 oz. Pump Bottle, Pack of 6 (US03562) • Staples $15.79 1 $15.79

ASTM Level 3 Disposable Mask, Blue, 50/Box (PG4-1263/1273) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99

Rice Krispies Treats Sweets, Marshmallow, 0.39 oz., 50/Box (KEE12346) • Staples $11.29 1 $11.29

First Aid Only 1"W x 3"L Adhesive Bandages, 100/Box (90097) • Staples $6.79 1 $6.79

Materials cost			$621.10
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$54.35
3rd party payment processing fee			$9.32
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$714.77
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$126.14
Total project goal			$840.91
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$840.91
1 Donor			-$840.91
Donations toward project cost			-$714.77
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$126.14
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

We Need Healthy Basic Needs!

This project is fully funded

My Students

My Project

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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.

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
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