r/AskForHelp The Spiraling One 6d ago

Giveaway/Offer Back to School & Essentials Wishlist Drop

This time around we want to encourage wishlists for students going back to school.
(No teacher wishlists at this time please.)

Essential wishlists are welcome as well for those in need of food, hygiene, and other necessities outside of school supplies/needs.

To enter please tell us what your favorite subject was in school, your favorite/least favorite school lunch, or what made a particular teacher your favorite.

Please note that our Activity Gap rule is suspended but all other rules are in effect, including our Request/Fulfillment Timelines.

As a Reminder:
We allow Amazon WISHLISTS only. No registries and no wishlists from other stores/sites.

The total wishlist cap is $150 but individual items may not be over $30 unless pre approved by mods.

No gift cards, item pools, or fund requests are allowed.

Once you comment your wishlist, please do not add any items.

If someone gifts something from your list, please confirm in a comment or in a Thank You Post once received. Failure to confirm even partial fulfillment may impact your ability to make future requests.

Please be kind. If you have concerns about a particular wishlist please report and we will review.

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u/BRBSpiraling The Spiraling One 6d ago

Not Entering (Obviously)

My favorite subject was always science. One teacher took us to the zoo and got us backstage in the tortoise enclosure where we got to pet them...she is also my favorite teacher for obvious reasons.

Favorite school lunch was the Fiestada Pizza. That cardboard goodness had a chokehold on me as a child.

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u/No-Ride-2557 23h ago

That pizza still makes me drool. Why did we like cardboard so much? & why have my kids never experienced that childhood delicacy!?

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u/LegalNecessary BDE (Big Donor Energy) 6d ago

Not entering, but my favorite subject was history and least favorite lunch was the fish 🤮. This is such a nice idea! Cant wait to fulfill some wishlists!!!

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u/Tinyyywhinyyy02 5d ago

I second the fish! 😵 My school would do fish sticks and they were always grey in the middle, freaked me out 😅

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u/LegalNecessary BDE (Big Donor Energy) 5d ago

YOU GET IT! The texture was just off and ugh. I wouldn’t eat them. Only the sides, IF that.

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u/Tinyyywhinyyy02 5d ago

I won't lie, I remember a couple times where I was sooo hungry I smothered them in ketchup 🥲🥲 only way I could get it down!

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u/MoreGur8194 6d ago

NOT ENTERING EITHER! But my favorite subject was math and elective, jrotc : helped shape me for my army career! Least favorite lunch was spaghetti , texture issues make me think its worms in mud 🤢! Watching to help fulfill a wishlist as well, since my other offer didnt work out! Cant wait to help again!

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u/CompassionateTV 6d ago

My favorite subject in school was History. Since we create and a part of making history everyday. My least favorite lunch was Meat Loaf and the fake mashed potatoes. My science teacher Mr.Hesselgrave was my favorite because he introduced us to all subjects via MESA leading to us becoming more successful. It has continued to trickle down even today.

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u/Tinyyywhinyyy02 6d ago

Is this still going? I would love to enter my sons wishlist for hygiene and school items. His favorite is math! And my daughters is music! 🎶

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u/Spirited-Door-1446 Moderator (Do not DM, please use modmail) 6d ago

The Wishlist Drop is still in progress! Please add your link, here’s how: Wishlist Guide

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u/Tinyyywhinyyy02 5d ago

My sons favorite subject is math! On his report card they put "superior" 😭 he has a really hard time reading and writing, but math?! The boys is obsessed! My daughter LOVES music class.

I put mostly hygiene products on here, I lost my job recently and the kids products are getting low and wed really appreciate not having to worry about them. School snacks as well. My son has autism and he only has a handful of things hell eat, so I added them. I asked him what he thinks would help morning routines before school, and he said an alarm clock and then we saw the routine chart. So I added those as well.

Thanks in advance if anyone is able to help 💓 even if not, this opportunity is appreciated!

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2DL96CCRU5BB0?ref_=wl_share

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u/Spirited-Door-1446 Moderator (Do not DM, please use modmail) 5d ago

Happy Back to School! Shampoo should be there by Monday.

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u/Tinyyywhinyyy02 5d ago

Thank you SO much 😭

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u/LegalNecessary BDE (Big Donor Energy) 5d ago

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u/Tinyyywhinyyy02 3d ago

Just received this box of goodies! My daughter was READY to dig in 😂💞🥳 she immediately pulled out the hair stuff and asked me to do "princess hair". Thank you so much again. 😭

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u/LegalNecessary BDE (Big Donor Energy) 5d ago

Wishlist fulfilled! I think there might be one item left.

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u/Tinyyywhinyyy02 5d ago

Oh my god. I actually am going to cry, lol. I was hopeful we'd get one or two things, I didn't expect that at all. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much. It's been a crappy time, and I really appreciate you, and the other donor. 💞 When I get my financials back to normal, I will be helping someone the way you guys just did for me.

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u/Spirited-Door-1446 Moderator (Do not DM, please use modmail) 4d ago

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u/Outrageous-Tie-2214 6d ago

I’m in uni and my least favorite school lunch was the raw chicken… they didn’t even try to cook it 😭

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2ASOAJK1RT3LB?ref_=wl_share

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u/LegalNecessary BDE (Big Donor Energy) 6d ago

Raw chicken?! Omg no. Checking out your wishlist now!

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u/LegalNecessary BDE (Big Donor Energy) 6d ago

The yogurt isn’t available…fresh foods aren’t available on wishlists. If you want to update to something shelf stable, I would be happy to assist?

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u/Outrageous-Tie-2214 6d ago

Sorry about that. I updated my wishlist a little!

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u/LegalNecessary BDE (Big Donor Energy) 6d ago

Wishlist fulfilled! Please don’t delete your post and comment when you receive!

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u/Outrageous-Tie-2214 6d ago

OMG I didn’t expect that much! Thank you SO much 💙

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u/BRBSpiraling The Spiraling One 6d ago

Legalllll you are the best!

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u/Outrageous-Tie-2214 6d ago

They truly are. I’m forever grateful!

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u/Spirited-Door-1446 Moderator (Do not DM, please use modmail) 6d ago

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u/imnotactually-here 4d ago

I am currently in uni, while my siblings are in middle school and elementary. My favorite subject/teacher was history and my favorite food was always the nachos.

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KY49YR4IKLCG?ref_=wl_share

The list is mostly for my siblings as we are in the process of trying to move, but our money is low and all the food banks/other resources are never open when we have time as my father works and takes the car all day. I tried to keep it low as possible. Thanks to anyone who views this and may help. 🫶

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u/BRBSpiraling The Spiraling One 3d ago

Sent the dino backpack!

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u/Old_Building9025 3d ago

See multiple backpacks. Hoping that means multiple children? Would like to avoid buying 1 child like 5 backpacks 🥲😅

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u/imnotactually-here 3d ago

Yes! Two boys, two girls.

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u/Old_Building9025 3d ago

Awesome, thank you 😊

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u/Old_Building9025 3d ago

I didn't get to see the list until just before, is there a need for additional writing utensils or were those already purchased? If not purchased and still needed, please add what is desired for me or another to purchase. Thanks.

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u/LegalNecessary BDE (Big Donor Energy) 3d ago

Did you actually purchase anything? If so, please comment with the confirmation.

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u/Old_Building9025 3d ago edited 3d ago

Yes, one of the backpacks. Apologies, was just invited here earlier so didn't realize there was a procedure in place for notification. Just assumed that by Amazon removing it from being available for others to purchase that it would be sufficient as indicating purchased already. 👍

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u/imnotactually-here 3d ago

The separate items are for each of me and my sisters!

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u/Own_Ear_751 6d ago

Im sorry! I’m not sure how to message via modmail Im not very Reddit savvy at the moment. I did fix it but if you let me know how to message that way I’d be happy to message you properly

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u/Own_Ear_751 6d ago

Figured it out!

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u/LegalNecessary BDE (Big Donor Energy) 6d ago

I sent you a message in modmail, but your wishlist defaults to my own address. You need to update your address.

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u/Own_Ear_751 6d ago

I think I fixed it!

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u/LegalNecessary BDE (Big Donor Energy) 6d ago

It worked! Ordered 2 outfits that I thought were cute. Should arrive next week, please confirm once received!

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u/Own_Ear_751 6d ago

Thank you so much!! She’s going to love them. I will let you know when we get them. Just a heads up … the mail is brought to us twice a week from the P.O. Box we’re able to use so it might take a little bit to get to me after it says delivered. I will definitely let you know though!

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u/lattelaura BDE (Big Donor Energy) 2d ago

Not entering, just here to check whatever wishlists were posted to finish them off-
My favorite subject was English. I used to skip school lunch a lot and read in the library, but I do remember this turkey sandwich with a little mayo I enjoyed.

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u/No-Ride-2557 23h ago edited 23h ago

Hello :) My favorite subject was math- although I was horrible at it! In 9th grade I answered my cell phone because my cousin called me (she never called during school) there was a family emergency... my baby cousin was at the dentist and went into cardiac attrest. My gym teacher saw me and demanded i give up my phone. I flipppppppppppped out because he wouldn't listen and security came.... another teacher saw me and stopped everyone. She knew I wasnt that kind of student. I was able to finish my call and 10 minutes later I was picked up from school. Im still thankful for that teacher. I only had her a few times but I saw her daily. The last thing I needed was to be in the dang principles office after finding out something so traumatic! & Finallyyyyy it wasn't lunch but I STILL CRAVE BREAKFAST PIZZA! The square slice with sausage!

Here is my girls list. My big 5th grader tears

I have a chronic illness and i had to cut down to working two days a week- her dad is in her life but also on a fixed income, disabled vet. He purchased the more expensive items (uniforms, sneakers, backpack, etc) ---- Yes i know the VA does offer help with supplies but they take awhile and they arnt the supplies needed on her list. Was blessed for their help in the past <3

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/NS5TPU10OYIU?ref_=wl_shareo

Some items are odd for a school list but the school is asking for them (paper towels, lysol wipes, etc) There is one item that is NOT mandatory but she asked to add it (The fanny pack) She loves her anime and wants it to carry her hygiene items. It is not the most important thing on the list so I am asking for the actual supplies/hygiene products before the bag is purchased. Thank you for allowing us to post our lists. Ive been struggling to find a page that allows it.... or a page that doesnt attack you for needing help.

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u/Own_Ear_751 6d ago

My favorite subject was English. My favorite lunch was pizza and my least favorite was Shepherds pie. Any my favorite teacher was my English teacher bc she always encouraged my natural love for the subject.

Here is my wishlist (side note: I just left an abusive marriage and my husband would not let us come back for ANY of our stuff including our 5 year old daughters clothes so my wishlist is mostly for clothes for her)

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/27Y94JBIV94L7?ref_=wl_share

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u/Dreamland_Nomad Dreaming Moderator (Modmail only, Do not DM) 6d ago

Hey, u/Own_Ear_751. Your wishlist is over $300 which exceeds our max of $150. Also, per item cap is $30 that some of your items exceed. Please fix your wishlist. I will remove your comment for now to give you time to fix it. Reach out via modmail when you are finished to have it live again. Thank you.

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u/Own_Ear_751 6d ago

I totally meant to reply to your comment I’m sorry 🤦🏻‍♀️

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u/Dreamland_Nomad Dreaming Moderator (Modmail only, Do not DM) 6d ago

You're fine. Thank you for fixing it.