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Ms. Mahuna from Hilo, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Care Closet

Help me give my students various snacks and drinks for our “Care Closet."

  • 2 donors
  • $354 goal

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My Project

This list contains a few things we request to restock our "Care Closet." Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs states that five levels of needs motivate people. Physiological, safety, love and belonging, esteem, and self-actualization

In our "Care Closet," I want to provide things that will help my students succeed.

I know how it feels to be hungry or thirsty and how hard it is to concentrate. I never want my students to experience or feel this way. If I can help meet their physiological needs, then I know for a fact we can move up a tier, and I can provide them with safety, love and belonging, help with esteem, and self-actualization.

Some of the items I provide are granola bars, water bottles, hairbrushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, mints, hair ties, socks, deodorant, lip balm, feminine care products, and I definitely want to add more and would love some help!

Ms. Mahuna Waiakea Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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Hilo, HI 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

20 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
General Mills Cereals Cup Assorted Family Variety Pack (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $80.11 1 $80.11
Kar's Gluten Free Sweet N' Salty Snack Mix, 2 oz., 24 Bags/Pack (KAR08387) • Quill.com $27.99 2 $55.98
Canon - PG-275/CL-276 2-Pack Standard Capacity Ink Cartridges - Black/Multicolor • Best Buy Education $33.99 1 $33.99
Glad 13 Gallon Trash Bag 8.5 x8.5 Low Density .72 mil White 100 Bags/Box (CLO 78526) • Staples $20.14 1 $20.14
TIC TAC Box with 60 Mini Boxes (Mint, Orange, Spearmint, Peach and Passion fruit) 234g by Tic Tac • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
MILTON Water Bottle Kids Reusable Leakproof 12 Oz Plastic Wide Mouth Large Big Drink Bottle BPA & Leak Free with Handle Strap Carrier for Cycling Camping Hiking Gym Yoga • Amazon Business $14.57 1 $14.57
Crystal Light Sugar-Free, Lemonade, Fruit Punch, Raspberry Lemonade and Wild Strawberry On-The-Go Powdered Drink Singles Mix Variety Pack, 60 Count, Each Packet Dissolves into any 16.9 oz. by TOOZOON • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Blue Sky Plastic house Clear Plastic Cups - 16 oz. (Pack of 25) - Disposable Plastic Drinkware, Perfect Clear Drinking Cup for Cold Drinks And Everyday Use • Amazon Business $4.10 1 $4.10

Materials cost

$237.76

Vendor shipping charges

 $19.04

Sales tax

 $10.46

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$300.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.09

Total project goal

$353.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $353.92

1 Donor

-$353.92

Donations toward project cost

-$300.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.09

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