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Mr. Rowe from Bakersfield, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brain-Boosting Bites for Bright Minds!

Help me give my students snacks to help keep them motivated and engaged between breakfast and lunch.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Rowe's classroom raised $309

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

My fifth graders are a dynamic, inquisitive group who fill our classroom with energy and imagination. These 10- and 11-year-olds are at a pivotal stage, eagerly exploring new ideas and tackling challenges with growing independence. I love their boundless curiosity, the way they dive into discussions, and how they cheer each other on. However, I’ve noticed that hunger can dim their focus, especially during busy school days filled with math, science, and reading.

This DonorsChoose project will bring healthy snacks like granola bars, fruit cups, and whole-grain crackers to our fifth-grade classroom.

These snacks will keep my students energized and ready to learn, helping them stay sharp for critical lessons and group activities. We’ll incorporate a "Brain Break" routine, where students enjoy a quick, nutritious snack while reflecting on their learning or sharing ideas. This will boost their concentration, encourage collaboration, and build a stronger classroom community.

Each snack is selected for its nutritional benefits and cost-effectiveness to sustain this project all year. Granola bars provide lasting energy with protein and fiber, fruit cups deliver vitamins and natural sugars for brainpower, and whole-grain crackers offer a satisfying crunch to keep them going. By reducing hunger distractions, these snacks will help my fifth graders excel in their studies and develop skills like problem-solving and critical thinking.

I’m inspired daily by my students’ resilience and enthusiasm. With your support, these snacks will fuel their growing minds, empowering them to shine in fifth grade and beyond. Thank you for helping us create a classroom where every student can thrive!

Mr. Rowe Laurelglen Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bakersfield, CA View local requests

More than half 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

28 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Niro Assortment | 40 Packs Individual Bags Cheese Crackers Variety Pack, Cheez-It, Gold fish, Annie's, and Ritz Bits Snack Packs | Snacks for Adults and Children • Amazon Business $39.50 1 $39.50
Chips Variety Pack 50 Count - Snacks Sampler Care Packages for College Students, Kids, Adults - Individually Wrapped School or Office Snacks with Chips, Cookies, Candy - Snack Packs from The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Desert Sun Snacks Variety Pack For Adults & Kids Snack - Premium School Snacks Gift Treat Basket of 50 Individually Wrapped Assorted Care Packages Christmas Treats Gift Bulk Box of Cookies Crackers Granola Bars - Military Care Packs Office Basket Kid Birthday Boxes College Students Munchies Mix I... • Amazon Business $34.52 1 $34.52
Cheez-It Crackers, Original, 1.5oz (60 Count) • Amazon Business $30.90 1 $30.90
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
Slim Jim Smoked Meat Sticks, Original Flavor, 6g Protein Per Serving, Snack Size, 0.28 oz. (46 Count) • Amazon Business $12.17 1 $12.17

Materials cost

$209.51

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$19.17

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$261.82

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.20

Total project goal

$308.02

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$308.02

4 Donors

-$205.74

Donations toward project cost

-$178.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.11

Matching donations from our partners

-$97.87

Match offers toward project cost

-$83.19

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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