Feed Our Minds: Snacks and Water Needed for Hungry Students
Help me give my students water bottles, healthy snacks, and cups to keep hydrated and nourished during the school day.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Gionti's classroom raised $426
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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 Students
"Miss, I'm hungry. Do you have anything to eat?" I happened to have an apple on my desk leftover from my lunch (Cliche? Yes.) and gave it to the student.
Without fail, I get asked at least twice a day if I have any snacks or water to share with my students.
While the majority of my students qualify for the free or reduced-price lunch program, the portions are minuscule. Others don't have time to eat because they end up using their lunch period to make up a test or meet with a teacher about a class issue. By the time students get to my class, they are hungry.
Hungry students make it difficult for me to teach. They are irritable and tired. Imagine if you had to write an essay or read Shakespeare, and the last time you ate something was 12 hours ago at dinner?
My Project
For this proposal, I am requesting water bottles for when my students are thirsty. As my school is a scanning school with metal detectors, students are not allowed to bring in outside beverages, making for really thirsty students. Students are also prohibited from bringing in reusable water bottles for safety reasons, and the school safety officers confiscate them. With the bottles requested, students will be able to keep them at school so they're able to keep hydrated. I've also requested snacks such as cheese crackers and granola bars to help students stay focused when they are in class or when taking standardized tests. These three-hour exams are grueling, and something simple like a little snack can help them put forth their best effort. These basic life essentials will enable me to help my students stay awake and energized so they can master the content needed to graduate high school.
No child should go hungry while in school.
With your help, my students will have access to water and snacks to help them stay awake, energized, and ready to learn -- while seeing themselves as scholars.
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
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Spangler Peppermint Candy Canes, 60-piece per Jar
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Glowcoast Disposable Coffee Cups With Lids - 12 oz To Go Coffee Cup (110 Pack). Large Travel Cups Hold Shape With Hot and Cold Drinks, No Leaks! Paper Cups with Insulated Sleeves Protect Fingers!
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BLACK+DECKER Honeycomb Collection Rapid Boil 1.7L Electric Cordless Kettle with Premium Textured Finish, White, KE1560W
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CSBD Clear 24 Oz Sports Water Bottles, 10 Pack, Blank for Customized Branding, No BPA Food Grade Plastic for Fitness, Hiking, Cycling, or Gym Workouts, Made in USA (Clear/Black, 10 Pack)
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RITZ Peanut Butter Sandwich Cracker Snacks and Cheese Sandwich Crackers, Snack Crackers Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs
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Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip, 58 Count (Pack of 1) - Packaging May Vary
• Amazon Business
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