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Mrs. Melendez from Orlando, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Full Belly, Happy Hearts, & Ready to Learn!

Help me give my students snacks to fill their bellies and get them ready to learn.

  • $168 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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 Project

As the new year 2024 begins, I made a list of things my students need. As I reflected on the previous semester; One thing that's an ongoing issue is that my students come to school hungry. Many times because they may have arrived to school late and missed the school breakfast. With your donations, I hope to create a classroom snack shack.

By creating a snack shack in my classroom, I can make snacks available to my students who need them and hopefully keep them energized and ready to learn.

Thank you for helping me create my classroom snack shack and for helping my kiddos. These snacks will keep them motivated, healthy, strong, and hopefully ready to learn.

Mrs. Melendez Lake Weston Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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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Orlando, FL View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws, Ranch, Snack Size, 1 Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $23.16 1 $23.16
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (Pack of 54) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Expo Dry Erase Markers Fine Tip Black 12/Pack (86001) • Staples $10.49 1 $10.49
Joy Bang Valentine Stickers for Kids 36 Sheets Valentine Make Your Own Stickers DIY Valentine Crafts for Kids Make a Face Stickers Valentine’s Day Party Games for Kids • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Ring Pop Bulk holiday Candy Lollipop Variety Party Pack - 20 Count(Pack of 1) Lollipops Assorted Flavors - Candy For Birthdays, Party Favors, Stocking Stuffers, & holiday Gift Exchanges • Amazon Business $7.72 1 $7.72
Coffee-mate Coffee mate Original Powdered Coffee Creamer, 11 oz Canister • School Specialty $6.37 1 $6.37

Materials cost

$109.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.64

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$142.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.07

Total project goal

$167.13

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $167.13

2 Donors

-$54.24

Donations toward project cost

-$49.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.39

match offer

-$108.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$92.21

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.27

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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