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Mrs. Hembree from Morganton, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Feed Their Hunger, Feed Their Minds!

Help me give my students snacks to help them focus, become better learners, and to help alleviate hunger pains that can wreck havoc on their learning during the school day.

  • $633 goal

This project expired on July 9, 2025.

This project expired on July 9, 2025.

My Project

“It's not about what it is, it's about what it can become.” ― Dr. Seuss, The Lorax

My students are a group of capable, curious, and precious children.

They love to explore the world around them. They need snacks to help them focus, become better learners, and to meet their physical needs.

I teach at an amazing elementary school located in a rural community. It houses Pre-K through fifth grade. It is a Title I school, with 78% of students receiving free or reduced priced lunch.

The staff at my school creates an environment of community where every individual is important and valued.

My students are fabulous! They are in fifth grade. My students work hard all day and are growing mentally and physically. We have a late lunch and students are usually starving by then!

We have talked about having a snack time, but many students can not afford to bring additional food items. Your donation will help feed their bodies and minds!

Mrs. Hembree W.A. Young 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.

Morganton, NC 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

20 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 2 $71.94
WELCH‘S Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit, 250 Count • Amazon Business $59.98 1 $59.98
Gardetto's Original Original Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 42 Bags/Pack (GEM49448) • Staples $23.50 2 $47.00
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Chex Mix Traditional Savory Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 60 Bags/Pack (GEM1240) • Staples $39.42 1 $39.42
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 3 $29.58
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 3 $29.28
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 2 $28.76
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
Nutella & GO! Bulk 24 Pack, Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread with Breadsticks, Stocking Stuffers, Snack Cups, 1.8 oz Each​ • Amazon Business $22.47 1 $22.47
Nabisco Classic Mix Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Nutter Butter Bites, RITZ Bits Cheese, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.68 2 $17.36
RITZ Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers, 20 Snack Packs (6 Crackers Per Pack) • Amazon Business $7.98 2 $15.96
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Nilla Wafers Mini Cookies, Vanilla Wafers, 12 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $6.72 2 $13.44
Lotus Biscoff Cookies, Caramelized Biscuit Cookie Snack, Dispenser Box (20 sleeves of 2 extra large cookies) Vegan, 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $7.68 1 $7.68

Materials cost

$464.42

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$36.22

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$537.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$94.87

Total project goal

$632.48

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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