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More than half of students from low‑income households
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I need bandages, erasers, pens, and other basic supplies to run my classroom.
1. Bandages
Quantity: 5
$95.30
$89.79 left
2. Erasers
Quantity: 10
$105.30
3. Pens (Felt Tip)
Quantity: 10
$216.50
4. Colored Pencils
Quantity: 30
$420.00
5. Play-Doh
Quantity: 10
$196.50
6. Crayons
Quantity: 30
$429.60
7. Pens (Ballpoint)
Quantity: 10
$60.10
8. Disinfecting Wipes
Quantity: 20
$271.80
9. Sticky Notes
Quantity: 10
$170.40
10. Erasers (Pencil topper)
Quantity: 10
$97.60
11. Tissues
Quantity: 10
$212.80
12. Fruit Snacks
Quantity: 5
$47.45
13. Laminating Pouches
Quantity: 10
$183.90
14. Glue Sticks
Quantity: 6
$121.98
15. Crackers (Cheddar)
Quantity: 3
$72.63
16. Highlighters
Quantity: 6
$60.00
17. Markers (Color)
Quantity: 30
$212.40
18. Markers (Dry erase)
Quantity: 5
$60.10
19. Paper (Color)
Quantity: 10
$211.20
20. Paper (White)
Quantity: 30
$318.30
21. Pencils (Pre-sharpened)
Quantity: 10
$150.60
needed to fund all suppliesAll item costs listed include a 15% fee to cover fulfillment and taxes, if applicable.
$3709
Each item may contain multiple units per quantity.
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July 26, 2024
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On average U.S. public school teachers spend $500 every year on school supplies and other items their students need to succeed.
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Good luck this school year!
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You're amazing! Thanks for all you do for the students.
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