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Ms. Alston from Richmond, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Time for a Refresh

Help me give my students healthy snacks, new recess equipment, and a refill of cleaning supplies to take us through the rest of the school year.

  • $574 goal

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Ms. Alston has another project! Donate to Supply Squad to help her classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $119.
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Being at our school for several years, I have gotten the chance to really get to know many of the students in the school, including those I have never taught. Many of them have gone through seriously adverse situations and misfortunes that impact their everyday life, especially their education. I am amazed at how resilient they can be, and how they push through to the best of their abilities regardless of hardships that affect them. Being a fifth-grade teacher has shown me how fast some students have to mature. I have taught their younger siblings in previous years (coming up from kindergarten and first grade) and see how they take care of their family. Each child that I have gotten to know at this school has my heart.

I want nothing but the best for all of these students, and that includes giving them hands-on experiences that will be memorable to them.

My students need to be able to feel like school isn't another one of their draining duties or work. I want all of them to enjoy school and look forward to each day in my class, whether in person or virtually. They truly deserve the best!

My Project

We have reached the midyear point of the school year and it's time for my classroom to be refreshed with some necessary supplies. Now that COVID is hitting hard again, I really want to do what I can to keep my classroom safe, clean, and healthy.

Hand soap, tissues, and cleaning wipes have become absolute necessities in my classroom more than ever and we need a refill ASAP!

Not only would I like to increase my supply of cleaning supplies, I want to continue to provide my students with healthy snack options since our lunch is so early and the school no longer provides an afternoon snack.

Lastly, new recess equipment will help increase activity during recess for many of my students. We aren't able to use the playground every day, so a refresh of sports balls will motivate them to get moving. My students will be relieved to know that we don't have to run out of soap every week so quickly, we've finally replaced the balls that got lost long ago, and they can enjoy a healthy snack at the end of the day.

Ms. Alston Broad Rock Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Richmond, VA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SOFTSOAP Hand Soap Refill Gallon (128 Fluid Ounces | Case of 4), Aloe Vera Fresh Scent - Moisturizing Liquid Hand Soap Refill Gallon - Bathroom, Kitchen Soap - Breakroom & Office Supplies • Amazon Business $49.10 1 $49.10
Kleenex Ultra Soft Facial Tissues, 8 Flat Boxes, 120 Tissues per Box (960 Total Tissues) • Amazon Business $13.99 3 $41.97
Healthy Snack Box Variety Pack Care Package (60 Count) Valentines Day 2022 Candy Gift Basket Idea for Kids Adults Teens Family College Student - Crave Food Birthday Arrangement Nutritious Chips • Amazon Business $39.95 1 $39.95
Made Good Healthy Snacks Variety Pack, 40 Ct - Organic Assortment of Granola Bars, Granola Mini Snack Packs, Crispy Squares; Individually Wrapped Snacks • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Snacks Variety Pack for Kids Adults - 30 Healthy Fruit Snacks Individual Packs for Kids Adults with Natural Strawberries Blackcurrant Apple and Pear Gluten-Free Vegan Low Carb Fruit Bar No Sugar Added • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Evolved By Nature Liquid Hand Soap Refill, Lemongrass Lavender Essential Oils, Moisturizing Natural Biodegradable Hand Wash, Gallon (128 oz) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Champion Football, Official Size Pro Composition Cover • School Specialty $21.22 1 $21.22
Benefect Botanical Disinfecting Wipes - (250 Wipe Count) Natural, No Residue - Antibacterial Disinfectant, Multi-Surface Cleaning and Sanitizing Wipes • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Sportime Women's 28-1/2 Inch StreetMax Basketball, Black • School Specialty $19.94 1 $19.94
100PCS 3 Ply Black Disposable Face Mask Filter Protection Face Masks • Amazon Business $18.88 1 $18.88
Stretch Island Fruit Leather Snacks Variety Pack, Cherry, apple, strawberry, apricot, grape, respberry, (Pack of 48) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Mikasa 3000 Series Size 5 Soccer Ball, Black/White • School Specialty $17.32 1 $17.32
SportimeMax Men's ProRubber Basketball, 29-1/2 Inches • School Specialty $17.02 1 $17.02
SportimeMax Size 5 ProRubber Soccer Ball, Yellow with Red-and-Blue Linear Design • School Specialty $14.77 1 $14.77
Sportime Gradeball Official Regulation Rubber Football, Size 9 • School Specialty $14.17 1 $14.17
Smartfood Popcorn Variety Pack, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes, Multi-Surface Antibacterial Cleaning Wipes, For Disinfecting and Cleaning, Lemon and Lime Blossom, 320 Count (Pack of 4)​ • Amazon Business $12.47 1 $12.47
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, 24ct, 0.5oz Snack Size Bags, Gluten Free, Healthy Kids Snacks • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap, Crisp Clean - 11.25 Fluid Ounces (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $11.28 1 $11.28
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go Variety Pack, Apple Apple & Apple Cinnamon, 3.2 oz. (20 Pouches) - Tasty Kids Applesauce Snacks - Gluten Free Snacks for Kids - Nut & Dairy Free - Vegan Snacks • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
Empty Spray Bottles (16oz/2Pack) - Adjustable Spray Bottles for Cleaning Solutions - No Leak and Clog - HDPE spray bottle For Plants, Pet, Bleach Spray, Vinegar, BBQ, and Rubbing Alcohol. • Amazon Business $6.89 1 $6.89

Materials cost

$440.38

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.44

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$487.43

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.02

Total project goal

$573.45

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $573.45

2 Donors

-$562.56

Donations toward project cost

-$478.93

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$83.63

match offer

-$10.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$8.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.89

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 $0.00

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