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Mrs. Spichalsky from Flushing, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Care Closet for Students in Need!

Help me give my students personal care packages and stock this care closet so that students can concentrate on their learning without the concern of basic supply needs.

  • $1,229 goal

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My Project

My care closet is dedicated to supporting high school students who might not have access to essential items elsewhere. Many of our students rely on school breakfast and lunch as their primary meals for the day, and some are homeless and reside in shelters. The care closet provides crucial items such as feminine products, breakfast foods, lunch snacks, hygiene supplies, and more. To ensure that students can be successful, it's vital that their basic needs are met, and I strive to address these needs as fully as possible. My goal is to expand the reach of our care closet by keeping it fully stocked with the items students need. Any donation, big or small, makes a tremendous difference, and we are deeply grateful for your support.

Mrs. Spichalsky John Bowne High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Flushing, NY View local requests

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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
H2O Therapy Hotel Soaps and Toiletries Bulk Set | 1-Shoppe All-In-Kit Amenities for Hotels & Airbnb | .85oz Hotel Shampoo & Conditioner, Body Wash, Body Lotion & 1 oz Bar Soap Travel Size | 300 Pieces • Amazon Business $151.85 1 $151.85
Degree Antiperspirant Deodorant 0.5 Ounce Variety Pack 36 Cool & Rush 36 Shower Clean • Amazon Business $84.99 1 $84.99
Tampax Radiant Tampons Multipack, Regular/Super/Super Plus Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 28 Count x 4 Packs (112 Count total) • Amazon Business $30.70 2 $61.40
Cunno 60 Pcs Clear Toiletry Bag TSA Approved Cosmetic Bag Bulk Makeup Bag Travel Carry Airport Airline Compliant Bag for Women Men Vacation(Vivid Color) • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Urban Essentials Bulk Toothbrush (50) Bulk Toothpaste (50) Pack with Covers | Premium Quality Individually Wrapped Colorful Toothbrush Package | Extra Soft Toothbrush Having Hygienic Cap… • Amazon Business $26.94 2 $53.88
Maxithins Regular Maxi Sanitary #4 Napkins White 250/Carton (MT-4) • Staples $48.63 1 $48.63
Tampax Pearl Tampons Regular Absorbency, With Leakguard Braid, Unscented, 50 Count x 2 Packs (100 Count total) • Amazon Business $20.88 2 $41.76
Menstrual Kit All-in-One 10 Pack | Convenience on The Go | Period Kit Pack for Travelling, Tweens & Teenager | Individually Wrapped Feminine Hygiene Product (Green Ferns) • Amazon Business $39.49 1 $39.49
Menstrual Kit All-in-One 10 Pack | Convenience on The Go | Period Kit Pack for Travelling, Tweens & Teenager | Individually Wrapped Feminine Hygiene Product (Butterflies) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Menstrual Kit All-in-One 10 Pack | Convenience on The Go | Period Kit Pack for Travelling, Tweens & Teenager | Individually Wrapped Feminine Hygiene Product (Blue Forest) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Combos Flavia Baked Snacks, Spicy Cheese Pizza, 1.8 Ounces Each, 18 Packs • School Specialty $36.82 1 $36.82
AZEN 120 Pack Lip Balm, Natural Lip Balm Bulk, Lip Care Product, Moisturizing Lip Balm for dry cracked lips • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Ultimate Breakfast Bars Mix (30ct) - Healthy Snacks to Go, Granola Cereal Nutrition Healthy Bar Mix Assortment Variety Pack, Snacks Gift Care Package for Office or Home Easter Spring Final Exams • Amazon Business $33.61 1 $33.61
CHENGU 80 Pcs Loofah Bulk Sponge Bath Sponges for Shower Bath Loofah Bulk Shower Pouf Shower Puff Wash Body Pouf Mesh Loofah Exfoliating Body Scrubber for Baby Women Men, 20g (Blue Series) • Amazon Business $31.99 1 $31.99
Mix Snacks Variety Pack for Adults (60 Count) Gift Basket Chips Cookies and Candy Bulk Snack Box Food Gift | Assorted Healthy Snacks Variety Care Package for Kids Birthday Pinata Party College Student • Amazon Business $30.98 1 $30.98
Special K Variety Pack, Brown Sugar Cinnamon/Strawberry/Blueberry Crisps, 36 ct • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Special K Brownie Batter Protein Bar, 1.59 oz., 8 Bars/Box (KEE29187) • Quill.com $25.99 1 $25.99
CHIPS AHOY! Cookie Variety Pack, Original Chocolate Chip, Chewy Chocolate Chip with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & Chewy Hershey's Fudge Filled Soft Cookies, 50 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
Bumble Bee Snack on the Run Chicken Salad with Crackers Kit, 3.5 oz (Pack of 12) - Ready to Eat, Spoon Included - Shelf Stable & Convenient Protein Snack • Amazon Business $17.84 1 $17.84
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, Gluten Free, Healthy Kids Snacks, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Rice Krispies Treats Marshmallow Cereal Bar 0.39 oz. 50 Bars/Box (KEE12346) • Staples $11.44 1 $11.44
Golden Grahams Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Treat Bars Variety Pack, 28 ct • Amazon Business $10.13 1 $10.13
Pop-Tarts Frosted Cookies & Creme Toaster Pastries • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Perfect for School Lunches, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99

Materials cost

$996.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.68

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$14.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,044.62

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$184.34

Total project goal

$1,228.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,228.96

10 Donors

-$711.40

Donations toward project cost

-$609.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$101.46

match offer

-$511.39

Match offer toward project cost

-$434.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$76.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$6.18

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