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Mr. Ward from Tulsa, OK is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Little Help When It’s Needed

Help me give my students a place to turn when they need food, hygiene supplies, or other basic necessities.

  • 3 donors
  • $600 still needed

expires Jan 09

  • 3 donors
  • $600 still needed
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Mr. Ward East Central Middle School
Tulsa, OK Grades 6-8

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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.

My Project

My students come to school each day with different needs, and sometimes those needs have nothing to do with what is written in a lesson plan. A student may be hungry, need a clean pair of socks, realize they forgot deodorant, need menstrual supplies, or simply need access to basic hygiene products. When those small but important needs are not met, it can be difficult to concentrate on anything else. I want my classroom to be a place where students know they can quietly ask for help without feeling embarrassed or singled out.

This project will create a Student Care Closet stocked with food, hygiene products, and everyday necessities.

Individually packaged snacks will be available when a student needs something to eat, while toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant wipes, lip balm, hair ties, menstrual products, and clean socks will help students take care of personal needs. Drawstring bags will also allow me to discreetly send several items home with a student when needed. The goal is not complicated. I simply want to have useful things available when one of my students needs a little help.

My students deserve to be able to focus on learning instead of worrying about whether they have something to eat or the personal care items they need. Having these resources within reach will allow me to respond to those needs quickly, privately, and respectfully so students can get back to being students.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

140 students impacted 3 donors
Mr. Ward East Central Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Tulsa, OK 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

140 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pink Style Menstrual Kit All-in-One 10 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 $37.40 3 $112.20
Loopeer 200 Pcs Travel Antiperspirant Deodorant Wipes Individually Wrapped | Bulk Body Wipes to Clean Skin Underarm Sweating Fresh Scented Towelettes Mini Purse Refresh Essentials for Men Women • Amazon Business $32.99 2 $65.98
AZEN 120 Pack Lip Balm Bulk, Moisturizing Lip Balms for dry cracked lips, Valentines Gifts Easter Basket Stuffers - 12 Flavors • Amazon Business $31.98 2 $63.96
Crest Cavity Regular Toothpaste, Travel Size .85 oz. (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $19.99 3 $59.97
Mifoci 300 Pcs Individually Wrapped Toothbrushes Bulk with Dental Floss Set 100 Soft Bristle Toothbrushes 200 Floss for Travel Office School Hotel Guest Homeless Holiday Gifts • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
Goody Ouchless Hair Ties, Black, 100/Box (HT100) • Quill.com $41.39 1 $41.39
Fresh Choice Bulk Hotel Soap, Individually Wrapped, 0.5 oz, 100 Pack | Mini Trial Size, Bar Soaps, For Vacation Rentals and Motel Guest Bathroom, Bath Body Hand Soap • Amazon Business $19.85 2 $39.70
Vorspack 20 Pcs Drawstring Bags Bulk, 15.7 x 13.3 Inches, 20 Colors | Lightweight Drawstring Backpack, Reusable Cinch Bags for Sports, Gym, DIY, Party, Outdoor • Amazon Business $15.19 2 $30.38
JaGely 100 Pairs Low Cut Ankle Socks Bulk for Women Men | Thin Breathable Casual Sock No Show Athletic Sock Unisex Cotton Socks Pack for Winter Christmas Homeless Gifts • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
CRAVEBOX Snacks Box Variety Pack Care Package (45 Count) Back to School Treats Gift Basket Adults Kids Grandkids Guys Girls Women Men Boyfriend Birthday Cookies Chips College Student Office • Amazon Business $28.45 1 $28.45
Pringles Snack Stack Variety Pack Crisps, 27 Cups /Carton (3800018263) • Quill.com $21.21 1 $21.21
Frito-Lay Snacks Variety Pack 35, Classic Mix, 1 Count • Amazon Business $20.11 1 $20.11
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Summer Fruits, 0.8 oz, 60 Ct | Made with whole fruit, no artificial dyes, gluten free, 25% DV Vitamins A/C/E, great for kids and school lunches • Amazon Business $14.42 1 $14.42
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $13.46 1 $13.46
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Cereal Bars, Original, 31.2oz Box (40 Bars) • Amazon Business $11.23 1 $11.23
Nabisco Fun Shapes Snacks Variety Pack, 3 Flavors, 20 Snack Packs | BARNUM'S Animal Crackers, TEDDY GRAHAMS, CHIPS AHOY! Minis Cookies, Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $8.87 1 $8.87
Mott's Assorted Fruit Flavored Snacks, Made with Real Fruit Puree (40 Pack) | Gluten-Free, Gelatin-Free, Fat-Free, Made with Real Fruit & Veggie Puree, No Artificial Dyes, Excellent Source of Vitamin C • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97

Materials cost

$620.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $50.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$710.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.32

Total project goal

$835.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $835.44

2 Donors

-$130.00

Donations toward project cost

-$115.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.50

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.88

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $599.55

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