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Ms. Anderson from Keaau, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Anderson's classroom raised $1,487

Feed the Students so They Don't Eat the Teachers!

Help me give my students the food and snacks they need to make it through the day because feeding them hot noodles and other yummy snacks gives them energy, and soothes them emotionally.

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Ms. Anderson Kea'au High School
Keaau, HI Grades 9-12

My Students

My school is a large high school in a high needs area. I serve a large population of Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students, some of whom were born and raised in Hawaii, and some who have recently immigrated.

We have a very racially and ethnically diverse school population, so we focus on creating a sense of place.

Students have many opportunities to participate in sports and academics but not as many opportunities for artistic expression.

Our students tend to be highly creative and visually acute, even when other academic skills may be undeveloped, so our art program is a vital opportunity that meets our kids right where they are whether highly advanced or differently-abled.

My Project

Hungry kids don't learn! Angry kids don't learn! Teachers who cannot build effective relationships with their students have students who don't learn.

Help me feed them food and love so their amygdalas can calm down and brains can develop.

I spend probably $1200 a year on snacks for my students because after 11 years of teaching I have found it's a great way to break the ice. In our culture here in Hawaii, as in many cultures around the world, eating together is the ultimate bonding experience. Giving someone food is the ultimate kindness with instant soothing results.

Many students do come to school hungry for a variety of reasons, and they need the calories, or they will be useless and sad. But students also need little rewards when they work hard, and I do art competitions after every art assignment, and food is the prize! They love it, and it really improves the vibe of the class. In these troubling times when everyone is more emotionally fragile, I need this social glue and succor to soothe their savage minds and get them ready to learn.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

120 students impacted 12 donors
Ms. Anderson Kea'au High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Keaau, HI 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

120 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nongshim Kimchi Noodle Soup, 2.6 Oz, 12 Count (220-00982) • Quill.com $21.79 20 $435.80
Lay's Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips, 1.5 oz. Bags, 64 Bags/Box • Quill.com $57.99 2 $115.98
Skittles Original Candy, 4 oz, Share Size, 24/Box (MMM04460) • Quill.com $53.99 2 $107.98
Snickers Sharing Size Chocolate Candy Bars, 3.29 oz, 24/Box (MMM32252) • Quill.com $51.99 2 $103.98
Oreo Mini Oreo Cookies, 1.75 oz. Bags, 60 Bags/Box • Quill.com $51.99 2 $103.98
Capri Sun Juice, 6 fl. oz. Pouches, Variety Pack, 40/Box (00444) • Quill.com $25.99 3 $77.97
Taco Bell Cheddar Crisps, Nacho, 0.7 oz., 8/Box (43854) • Quill.com $11.99 5 $59.95
Pirate's Booty Popcorn, Cheese, 0.5 Oz., 36/Pack (220-00092) • Staples $35.49 1 $35.49
Nestle Pure Life Purified Water, 8 Fl oz., 24/Carton (11476087) • Staples $8.43 4 $33.72
Rice Krispies Treats Sweets, Marshmallow, 0.39 oz., 50/Box (KEE12346) • Quill.com $12.49 2 $24.98
Bigelow Variety Pack Assorted Tea Bags, 64/Box (10568) • Quill.com $20.49 1 $20.49

Materials cost

$1,120.32

Vendor shipping charges

 $47.30

Sales tax

 $49.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,263.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$223.01

Total project goal

$1,486.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,486.72

10 Donors

-$1,461.72

Donations toward project cost

-$1,242.46

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$219.26

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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 $0.00

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