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Ms. Ashley Thomas from Richardson TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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An Empty Stomach Affects Everything

Help me give my students full bellies so they can focus on learning

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This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

Picture this: you are asked to do something, but the sounds that are coming from your stomach are clouding your thoughts. Can you think when you are hungry? No...Neither can the kids.

An Empty Stomach definitely affects everything especially in a classroom and with my students.

Help me give my students the nourishment they need for their minds to fuel their learning.

I have students that enter the classroom in the morning, but they did not eat the night before. I have students that knock on my door hoping to get something to curb their hunger. The protein shakes, blueberry bars, and animal crackers can be an quick fix to some of their angst. The noodles, chips, and Body Armor are for students that do not eat the school lunch and don't have an alternative for lunch. All of these items are to ensure that students have a full belly so they are able to show up in the classroom.

Ms. Ashley Thomas
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Break Box Dorm Room Survival Snack Box, 55 Items/Box (700-00014) • Quill.com $56.99 3 $170.97
Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 1.5 oz., 72 Packs/Box (CAM13539) • Quill.com $53.99 1 $53.99
Milky Way, Twix, 3 Musketeers and Snickers Minis Chocolate Candy Bars, 62.6 oz., 205 Pieces (220-00016) • Quill.com $46.99 1 $46.99
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soda 12 oz. 24/Carton (00078000152166) • Staples $22.10 2 $44.20
CELSIUS Sparkling Peach Vibe, Functional Essential Energy Drink 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $21.48 2 $42.96
BelVita Blueberry Breakfast Bar, 20 Bars/Box (220-00506) • Quill.com $39.99 1 $39.99
Wellsley Farms Classic Animal Crackers 45 oz. (220-00464) • Staples $18.61 2 $37.22
Nissin Cup Noodles Ramen Noodle Soup, Chicken, 2.25 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $17.00 2 $34.00
Milky Way Twix 3 Musketeers and Snickers Minis Chocolate Candy Bars 62.6 oz. 205 Pieces (220-00016) • Staples $33.24 1 $33.24
BodyArmor SuperDrink Orange Mango Sports Drink, 16 Oz. Bottle, 12/Pack (100002-1.4) • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99
Premier Protein Liquid Protein Shake, Caramel, 30g Protein, 1g Sugar, 24 Vitamins & Minerals, Nutrients to Support Immune Health 11.5 fl oz Bottle (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Premier Protein Shake, 30g Protein, 1g Sugar,24 Vitamins&Minerals Nutrients to Support Immune Health, Cinnamon Roll,11.5 fl oz - Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Premier Protein Shake, Cookies & Cream, 30g Protein, 1g Sugar, 24 Vitamins & Minerals, Nutrients to Support Immune Health 11.5 fl oz, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Smartfood White Cheddar Popcorn, 0.625oz Bags, (Pack of 10) with Bay Area Marketplace napkins • Amazon Business $14.84 2 $29.68
BodyArmor SuperDrink Tropical Punch Sports Drink 16 Oz. Bottle 12/Pack (100008-1.4) • Staples $26.21 1 $26.21
Frito Lay Ultimate Snacktime Mix with Grandma's and Classic Snacks, (Pack of 40) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $21.10 1 $21.10
Animal Crackers |Individual Bags |Honey Maid - Cheeze it - Goldfish Bulk- Giant Graham Cracker| Stauffers Original, Whole Grain, Vanilla Cookies | 0.9 Oz Pack of 20 | Every Order is Elegantly Packaged in a Signature BETRULIGHT Branded Box! • Amazon Business $17.87 1 $17.87
Pure Life Purified Water, 16.9 Fl oz. Plastic Bottled Water, 24/Carton (110109) • Quill.com $17.59 1 $17.59
Campbell's Sipping Soup, Chicken & Mini Round Noodle Soup, 10.75 Oz Microwavable Cup (Case of 8) • Amazon Business $16.64 1 $16.64
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
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

Materials cost

$792.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$834.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.21

Total project goal

$981.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $981.42

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 $981.42

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