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Mrs. McKinney from Memphis TN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Backpack Snacks

Help me give my students healthy snacks and water to take home each day!

  • $452 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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 Students

Once you step into my kindergarten class, you will meet some of the smartest, most well-mannered and eager learners ever! We had a great first semester, but unfortunately, we are running very low on basic supplies.

My students are filled with so much promise!

They come to school ready to learn despite the adversity that many of them face. The reality is many families are simply unable to afford many of the necessities we need on a daily basis.

That is why this project is so important and necessary. They have shown show much growth since the beginning of the year and this project will make it possible to continue moving forward.

My Project

School is definitely a safe place for most of our students. They not only receive fun and meaningful instruction, but they also receive two meals per day! Breakfast and lunch are guaranteed, but dinner is often uncertain. This is a sad reality for many students.

This project will provide my students with take-home snacks and water.

While it may not seem like a lot, it makes a world of difference to my students. Food is a very basic need that no child should have to ever worry about. These resources will ensure they have something to eat after they leave school.

Mrs. McKinney
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zephyrhills Brand 100% Natural Spring Water, 8 oz Plastic Bottle, 48/Pack (11475286) • Staples Advantage $18.15 3 $54.45
Snackwells Cookies, Vanilla Creme Sandwich, 1.7 Oz., 60/Box (BNF01919) • Staples Advantage $52.59 1 $52.59
Kellogg's Fruity Snack Mixes, Berry, 2.5 oz., 48/Carton (FAR80745ARN) • Staples Advantage $46.19 1 $46.19
Sunchips Chips, Variety, 1.5 Oz., 60/Carton (FRI67652) • Staples Advantage $40.99 1 $40.99
Frito Lay Baked Snack Mix, Variety, 60/Carton (FRI92268) • Staples Advantage $40.49 1 $40.49
Kar's SWEET'N SALTY Snack Mix, 2 oz., 24/Box (08387) • Staples Advantage $18.97 2 $37.94
Cheez-It Crackers, White Cheddar, 1.5 oz., 45/Carton (10893) • Staples Advantage $29.59 1 $29.59
Ritz Crackers 'N Cheesy Dip, 30 Count • Staples Advantage $27.49 1 $27.49
Gardetto's Original Club 1.75 Ounce Bags, Pack of 42 (GEM49448) • Staples Advantage $18.99 1 $18.99

Materials cost

$348.72

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$383.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$67.76

Total project goal

$451.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$451.71

2 Donors

-$278.23

Donations toward project cost

-$255.73

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.50

match offer

-$150.85

Match offer toward project cost

-$128.22

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.63

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.63

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$0.00

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