This guide will help you shop for resources that meet your students’ most basic needs and allow them to focus more fully in the classroom.
Want to know more about this project type? Check out our guide to Warmth, Care & Hunger projects.
Bedding
Recommended Vendor(s): Grainger, Quill.com, Staples & Amazon Business
Blankets & Bed Sheets: Grainger, Quill.com, Staples, Amazon Business, Kaplan Early Learning
Pillows: Grainger, Staples, Amazon Business
Sleeping Bags: Grainger, Staples, Amazon Business
Clothing (also see Winter Apparel)
Recommended Vendor(s): Grainger, Amazon Business
Bras: Amazon Business
Collared Shirts: Grainger, Quill.com (adult sizes), Amazon Business
School Uniforms: Amazon Business
Shorts & Pants: Grainger, Amazon Business
Sneakers: Grainger, Amazon Business
Socks: Grainger, Quill.com, Amazon Business
Sweatshirts: Grainger, Amazon Business
T-shirts & Long Sleeve Shirts: Grainger, School Specialty, Staples, Amazon Business
Underwear: Amazon Business
First Aid/Safety Materials
Recommended Vendor(s): Amazon Business, Carolina Biological, Grainger, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science
Band-Aids & Bandages: Grainger, School Specialty, Staples, Quill.com, Kaplan Early Learning
Combination & Key Locks: Grainger, Staples, Quill.com
Cotton Balls: Staples, Quill.com
Disposable Gloves: Amazon Business, Carolina Biological, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Wards Science
Ear Plugs: Staples, Quill.com
Eye Drops & Contact Care: Grainger, Staples, Quill.com
Facial Tissues: Amazon Business, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples
First Aid Kits & Supplies: Amazon Business, Grainger, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science
Ice Packs: Grainger, Staples
Medication (Advil, Antacids, etc.): Grainger, Staples, Quill.com
Ointments: Grainger, Staples, Quill.com
Safety Whistle: Staples, Quill.com
Thermometer: Amazon Business, Grainger, Kaplan Early Learning, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science
Food (Shelf Stable)
Recommended Vendor(s): Quill.com, Staples & School Specialty
Use Staples' teacher lists and Quill.com's bulk shopping to get the food essentials needed to make sure your students are fighting math problems, not hunger.
Bars: Staples, Quill.com
- Includes - Granola, cereal, nutrition, and nut bars (Clif, Kashi, KIND, Lara, Luna, Nature’s Valley, Nutri-Grain, etc.)
Beverages: Staples, Quill.com
- Includes - Milk, Juice, Tea, Water, Hot Chocolate
Breakfast: School Specialty, Staples, Quill.com
- Includes - Cereal, Oatmeal, Pop-tarts, Granola, Oats
Lunch/Dinner: Staples, Quill.com
- Includes - Soup, Noodles, Mac and Cheese, Pasta Entrees, Tuna, Chicken Salad, Chili, GoPicnic Ready-to-Eat Meals
Paper Plates & Cups: Staples, Quill.com
Plastic Utensils: Staples, Quill.com
Snacks: School Specialty, Staples, Quill.com
- Includes - Baked Chips, Pretzels, Popcorn, Nuts, Beef Jerky, Fruit Cups, Applesauce, Pudding, Fruit Snacks, Trail/Snack Mix, Cookies, Crackers
Laundry & Cleaning Products
Recommended Vendor(s): Grainger, Quill.com, & Staples
Clothes Drying Rack & Hangers: Quill.com, Staples
Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets: Quill.com, Staples
Irons: Quill.com, Staples
Laundry Bags: Grainger, Quill.com, Staples
Laundry Detergent & Stain Remover: Grainger, Staples, Quill.com
Washing Machines: Quill.com, Staples
Personal Care & Hygiene Products
Recommended Vendor(s): Grainger, Staples & Quill.com
Baby Wipes: Amazon Business, Grainger, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples
Bath Towels, Wash Cloths & Robes: Grainger, Quill.com, Staples, Amazon Business
Body Wash/Soap: Amazon Business, Grainger, Quill.com, Staples
Body Wipes: Amazon Business, Staples
Dental Floss: Staples, Quill.com
Deodorant & Antiperspirants: Staples, Quill.com
Diapers (Adult and Baby): Quill.com, Staples, Amazon Business
Dietary Supplements: Quill.com, Staples
Eye Drops & Contact Care: Quill.com, Staples
Glucose Monitoring Tests: Quill.com
Hair Brushes/Combs/Picks: Quill.com, Staples
Hair Dryers: Quill.com, Staples
Hair Ties/Elastics: Amazon Business
Hand Sanitizer: Amazon Business, Nasco
Hand Soap: Amazon Business, Grainger, Nasco, Quill.com, School Specialty, Staples, Ward's Science
Lice Shampoo/Needs: Staples, Quill.com, School Specialty
Lip Balm/Chapstick: Staples, Quill.com
Lotions, Creams & Ointments: Amazon Business, Grainger, Nasco, School Specialty, Staples, Quill.com
Mouthwash: Staples, Quill.com
Nail Clippers/Files: Staples, Quill.com
Period Products (Tampons & Pads): School Specialty, Staples, Quill.com
Razors, Shaving Cream & After Shave: Staples, Quill.com
Shampoo & Conditioner: Staples, Quill.com
Shower Curtains: Grainger, Staples, Quill.com
Sunscreen: Staples, Quill.com
Toothbrushes & Toothpaste: School Specialty, Staples, Quill.com, Kaplan Early Learning
Toothbrush Timer: Staples, Teachers' School Supply, Kaplan Early Learning
Winter Apparel & Weather Gear
Recommended Vendor(s): Amazon Business, Grainger, Quill.com
Gloves: Amazon Business, Grainger, Quill.com
Handwarmers: Grainger, Amazon Business
Jackets/Coats: Grainger, Staples, Amazon Business
Knit Hats & Earwarmers: Grainger, Amazon Business
Rain Jackets & Ponchos: Grainger, Staples, Quill.com
Scarves & Gaiters: Amazon Business
Snow Pants: Amazon Business
Sweatshirts: Grainger, Amazon Business
Thermal Shirts & Underwear: Grainger, Amazon Business
Umbrellas: Grainger, Quill.com, Staples
Winter Boots: Grainger, Amazon Business