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Ms. Matthews from San Francisco, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Don't Cramp Your Style: Period Power

Help me give my students the reassurance that they don't have to worry about where they can find feminine hygiene supplies at school.

  • 8 donors
  • $1,932 goal

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Adolescence is a transformative period for young women, marked by the onset of menstruation. However, the rising cost of feminine hygiene products creates a significant barrier for many students, leading to period poverty and its associated negative impacts. This project directly addresses this critical need by ensuring readily available access to essential feminine hygiene products, including pads, tampons, and panty liners, within our Wellness Center.

Period poverty, the lack of access to menstrual products, can lead to missed school days, decreased academic performance, and heightened anxiety.

By providing these products free of charge, we aim to alleviate the stress and uncertainty associated with obtaining necessary supplies. This initiative will not only promote students' physical well-being but also foster a more equitable and supportive learning environment, empowering young women to fully engage in their education without the fear of period-related disruptions.

Ms. Matthews Lowell High School Grades 9-12

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San Francisco, CA View local requests

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

999 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Black Treads Style Menstrual Kit All-in-One 50 Pack | Convenience on The Go | Period Kit Pack for Travelling or just When You’re Out | Individually Wrapped Feminine Hygiene Products • Amazon Business $171.99 5 $859.95
Always Ultra Thin Pads for Women, Size 1 Regular Absorbency Without Wings Unscented, 44 Count x 3 Packs (132 Count total) • Amazon Business $21.06 11 $231.66
Talisi Menstrual Cups Set of 2 with Collapsible Silicone Sterilizer - Super Soft Reusable Period Kit - for Regular Heavy Flow (Small & Large) - Best Tampon and Pad Alternative, Feminine Hygiene Copa • Amazon Business $8.54 25 $213.50
U by Kotex Tampons, Click Compact Multipack, Regular/Super Absorbency, Unscented, 45 Count • Amazon Business $8.92 17 $151.64

Materials cost

$1,456.75

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $133.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,641.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$289.75

Total project goal

$1,931.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,931.64

8 Donors

-$1,838.99

Donations toward project cost

-$1,641.89

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$197.10

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$92.65

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