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Ms. Keels from Charlotte, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Keels's classroom raised $380

Smart Cookies Need Snacks!

Help me give my students delicious snacks to fuel their brains for learning!

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Ms. Keels Highland Renaissance Academy
Charlotte, NC Grades PreK-2

My Project

I have a class full of energetic, enthusiastic, and amazing students! Our school is a Title I school, and many of my students come from low-income households or face housing instability. All of my students receive free lunch, and many are English language learners, while some have special needs.

These snacks will help keep my students motivated, celebrated, and ready to learn throughout the school year.

Snacks will be used for classroom celebrations, rewards for reaching individual and class goals, special incentives, and opportunities for students to use their ClassDojo points to earn a treat.

They will also be available when a student may need a little extra fuel during the school day. Sometimes students arrive late and miss breakfast or simply need something to help them make it through until lunch. Having snacks readily available means I can make sure hunger does not get in the way of learning.

Whether we are celebrating a goal, rewarding hard work, or helping a hungry student get through the day, these snacks will be a small way to make a big difference in our classroom!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Keels Highland Renaissance Academy Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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

HBCU Alum 20 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Black Forest, Stretch Island, Fruit Strips, Cherry, Apple, Raspberry, Grape, Strawberry, and Apricot, Zero Grams Added Sugar Non-GMO, 48 ct • Amazon Business $24.82 1 $24.82
Famous Amos Original Recipe Chocolate Chip Bite-Size Cookies, 30 Pack Box, 30 oz • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
Nature's Garden Probiotic Variety Pack Yoggies 21oz (30x0.7oz), Gluten Free | (Strawberry 15x0.7oz + Mixed Berry 15x0.7oz) Yogurt Covered Real Fruit Snacks, No Artificial Flavors or Colors, Travel Bites • Amazon Business $23.79 1 $23.79
Frito-Lay Doritos & Cheetos Mix (40 Count) Variety Pack • Amazon Business $21.61 1 $21.61
Ring Pop Lollipops - Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped Suckers Variety | Party Pack- 50 Count w/ Assorted Flavors - Hard Candy for Party Favors, Kids & Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $20.97 1 $20.97
Rold Gold Tiny Twists Pretzels, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $20.22 1 $20.22
Smartfood Popcorn, Variety Pack, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $19.53 1 $19.53
Mott's 100 percent Apple White Grape Juice, 6.75 fl oz boxes (Pack of 32) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Chomps Original Beef, Grass-Fed & Finished, 10ct, Protein Snack Stick | Grass-Fed And Finished Beef Sticks With Zero Sugar, Keto And Paleo Friendly, Whole30, Low-Carb Snack, 10G Protein • Amazon Business $18.32 1 $18.32
Capri Sun 100% Juice Fruit Punch Naturally Flavored Juice Blend, 40 ct Pack, 4 Boxes of 10 Pouches | for School Lunches and On-the-Go Hydration, All Natural Ingredients, No Artificial Colors, Flavors Or Preservatives • Amazon Business $15.16 1 $15.16
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Value Pack, 4-Flavor Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Country Time Ready to Drink Pouches, 40 ct, Strawberry Lemonade • Amazon Business $12.22 1 $12.22
Albanese World's Best 12 Flavor Gummi Bear Cubs | 50-0.5oz Fruit Packs | Mini Gummy Candy, Individually Wrapped Snacks, Soft and Chewy | Cherry, Watermelon and More | Perfect for Kid's Parties • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Cereal Bars, Original, 31.2oz Box (40 Bars) • Amazon Business $11.23 1 $11.23
Airheads Full-Size Candy Bars, Assorted Taffy Variety Pack, 60 Count Box | Individually Wrapped Bulk Candy, Assorted Fruit Flavors, Artificially Flavored • Amazon Business $9.64 1 $9.64

Materials cost

$267.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $20.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.01

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$322.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.88

Total project goal

$379.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $379.19

1 Donor

-$379.19

Donations toward project cost

-$322.31

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.88

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