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Ms. Nickerson from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Year 3 - Essential Hygiene Supplies

Help me give my students access to hygienic materials. When students feel comfortable, they are likelier to learn.

  • $921 goal

This project expired on November 27, 2025.

This project expired on November 27, 2025.

My Project

This is my third year running this hygiene supply project, and each year it has made a powerful difference in my classroom. By providing essential items like deodorant, menstrual products, lotion, and wipes, I help ensure that students feel clean, confident, and cared for. Many of my students face barriers outside of school, and having access to these supplies allows them to focus on learning instead of worrying about their basic needs. This project is about more than hygiene, it’s about dignity, trust, and creating a learning environment where all students feel supported and ready to succeed.

Ms. Nickerson Kenwood Academy Grades 9-12

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

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.

Chicago, IL 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

120 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pink Style Menstrual Kit All-in-One 60 Pack | Convenience on The Go | Period Kit Pack for Travelling, Tweens & Teenagers or just When You’re Out | Individually Wrapped Feminine Hygiene Product • Amazon Business $198.99 2 $397.98
Yinder 120 Packs Travel Size Pocket Tissues 3 Ply Facial Paper Bulk Geometric Small Wallet Tissues for Business Trip Ceremony School Office Car Wedding Party(Fresh) • Amazon Business $27.99 5 $139.95
BLUE PANDA 100 Pack Wet Travel Butt Wipes, Adult Flushable Wipes, Individually Wrapped for On-The-Go (Aloe Vera Scented), Blue • Amazon Business $15.83 4 $63.32
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissue, 3-Ply, 60 Sheets/Box, 4 Boxes/Pack (54308) • Quill.com $8.69 5 $43.45
Browndages: Assorted SKIN TONE Bandages (20 count, latex free adhesive wound care) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $4.00 10 $40.00
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Bundle, Home Apartment Dorm Room Essentials and Cleaning Supplies, All Purpose Cleaner, Multi-surface Cleaning Wipes, Multi-Scent Sanitizing Wipes Bundle, 80 Count (4pk) • Amazon Business $14.97 2 $29.94
ADRIONE Elastic Hair Ties for Women Girls 280 Pack, 4MM Bulk Rubber Bands for Hair Ponytail Holders No Damage Hair Elastic Bands Ouchless Pony Tails Hair Ties for Thick, Thin, Fine Hair & Braids • Amazon Business $8.98 3 $26.94

Materials cost

$741.58

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$782.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$138.12

Total project goal

$920.82

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