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Ms. Salerno from Utica, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Feed Our Future!

Help me give my students nutritious snacks for brain power throughout the day!

  • $604 goal

This project expired on June 9, 2025.

This project expired on June 9, 2025.

My Project

Helping to feed my students will address the hunger and malnutrition they face during the academic school year. My main goal is to be able to provide nutritional snacks throughout the day to help them not only subside their hunger but to also support brain development, healthy growth and immunity. My class of 12 students are with me all day due to behavioral issues and often fall through the cracks in school, at home and especially in society, where they often find themselves on the other end of the law.

Behavioral, emotional, and mental health along with academic problems are more prevalent among my students struggling with hunger.

Providing them with healthy snacks will play a vital role in preparing them to learn and make sure they provided with the energy, attention and focus they need to be successful throughout the day.

Ms. Salerno Thomas R Proctor High School Grades 9-12

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.

Utica, NY 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

12 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lance Assorted Flavored Variety Pack Snack Cracker, 1.4 oz, Peanut, Vanilla Cream, Butter, Honey, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $26.54 3 $79.62
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (144 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $62.89 1 $62.89
Chocolate Candy Variety Pack - Assorted Bulk Chocolate Mix - Movie Night Supplies, Gift, Snack Food Gift, Office Candy Assortment- Gift Bag for Birthday Party, Kids, College Students & Adults (5 LBS) • Amazon Business $40.50 1 $40.50
Snacks PK 50 • Grainger $38.64 1 $38.64
Hershey's Whie Cr?me Lovers Snack Size Reese's, Hershey's & KiKat White Chocolate Candy Bar, 31.6 oz. (246-00353) • Quill.com $36.99 1 $36.99
Breakfast Bars Variety Pack Bulk Healthy Snacks - Granola Bar Individually Wrapped Care Package (30 Count) • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Pringles Snack Stack Variety Pack Crisps, 27 Tubs /Carton (3800018263) • Quill.com $26.99 1 $26.99
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 3 $25.11
Cheez-It Puff'd Snack Crackers White Cheddar 3 Oz. 6/Carton (2410000024) • Staples $11.95 2 $23.90
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Cereal Bars, Variety Pack, 12.1oz Box (16 Bars) • Amazon Business $4.82 3 $14.46
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38
Golden Grahams Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Treat Bars Variety Pack, 28 ct • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88

Materials cost

$467.90

Vendor shipping charges

$7.96

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$512.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.51

Total project goal

$603.39

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