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Ms. O'Keefe from Philadelphia, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Create a Take What You Need Project!

Help me give my students the essential personal care items and snacks that they need to feel comfortable in school and to ensure that no student has to go without the basics.

  • $456 goal

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My Project

At our school, we want every student to feel supported, safe, and cared for especially when facing challenges that go beyond the classroom. That's why we are creating a Take What You Need section stocked with essential personal care items and snacks, ensuring that no student has to go without the basics.

Many students come to school without access to hygiene products, snacks, or other necessities that can impact their confidence, focus, and well-being.

By providing items like deodorant, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, non-perishable snacks, and more, we can help students meet their basic needs with dignity and privacy.

Your generous donation will go directly toward stocking these essential supplies, offering students a judgment-free space where they can take what they need, when they need it. Thank you for helping us create a more supportive and caring school environment!

Ms. O'Keefe John H Taggart Elementary School Grades 6-8

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Philadelphia, PA 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

500 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nature Valley Oats & Honey Granola Bar, 1.49 oz., 49 Bars/Box (GEM12942) • Quill.com $31.99 2 $63.98
Degree Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick Cool Rush 0.5 Ounce Case of 36 • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Always Radiant Teen Feminine Pads with FlexFoam, Size 1, Regular, with Wings, Unscented, 42 CT • Amazon Business $10.47 3 $31.41
Degree Shower Clean Dry Protection Antiperspirant Deodorant Stick, 0.5 oz (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $7.72 4 $30.88
Crest Kids Cavity Protection Toothpaste, Sparkle Fun, Travel Size 0.85 oz (24g) - Pack of 36 • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Mott's Mighty Honeycrisp Apple Applesauce, 3.2 Oz Clear Pouches, 48 Count (4 Packs Of 12), No Sugar Added, Good Source Of Fiber, Supports A Healthy Digestive System, Gluten-free, Kosher • Amazon Business $25.39 1 $25.39
Super Fresh FunkBlock Shower Wipes - Large Body Wipes for Hygiene, Camping Wipes, Gym & Travel. No Rinse Bathing Wipes with Aloe & Vitamin E. Unscented. Bag of (20) Individually Wrapped Wipes • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Tide To Go Stain Remover Wipes for Clothes, Instant Laundry Travel Stain & Spot Remover, 3 Pack, (30 Wipes Total) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Hanes Boys' and Toddler Underwear, Comfort Flex and Comfortsoft Boxer Briefs, Multiple Packs Available pack of 10 • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Hanes Boys' and Toddler Underwear, Comfort Flex and Comfortsoft Boxer Briefs, Multiple Packs Available pack of 10 • Amazon Business $15.98 1 $15.98
Lip Balm Bulk Unlabeled - Made in USA 18 Pack Vanilla Bulk Chapstick - Natural Ingredients Vitamin E Shea Butter - Custom Chapstick Bulk For Party & Wedding Favors • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Fruit of the Loom Girls' Breathable Underwear • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Fruit of the Loom Girls' Breathable Underwear • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
Fruit of the Loom Girls' Breathable Underwear • Amazon Business $10.79 1 $10.79
HQSLsund 30 Pack Combs Individually Wrapped, Wide Longer Teeth Design, Lightweight On-The-Go Essential, 30 Pieces Bulk Combs for Hotel, Airbnb, Shelter/Homeless/Nursing Home/Charity(Black) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
150 Count Dental Flossers Each Individually Wrapped, Floss Singles Bag, Travel Hotel Restaurant Office Car Dental Floss, Floss Picks Oral Care Teeth Clean Flat Wire • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49

Materials cost

$351.62

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$386.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.27

Total project goal

$455.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $455.16

2 Donors

-$252.57

Donations toward project cost

-$214.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.88

match offer

-$202.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$172.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.39

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