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

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Feeding Futures

Help me give my students the much needed necessity item that they might need to help them focus in class. In addition to snacks, the sensory items help them stay on task.

  • $994 goal

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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

The much needed necessity item that they might need to help them focus in class. Some of my students don't have access to three meals a day. Oftentimes they are too hungry to focus in class and this leads them to falling behind. Snacks can improve their mood and behavior while helping them meet their nutritional needs.

In addition to snacks, I work with students who have learning disabilities and the sensory items allow them to focus in class and stay engaged.

Enhancing their learning and memory retention. While providing them with a stress free and relaxing environment in the classroom.

Ms. Rico Nanaikapono Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Waianae, HI View local requests

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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pop-Tarts Baked Pastry Bites, Kids Snacks, School Lunch, Variety Pack (3 Boxes, 30 Pouches) • Amazon Business $26.46 6 $158.76
Lightahead Extra Large 4 FT LED Fantasy Bubble Fish Tube Fake Aquarium with Remote Control,10 Fish & 20 Color Light Effects. The Ultimate Sensory Lamp. • Amazon Business $129.90 1 $129.90
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 3 $104.97
Goldfish Crackers Snacks Variety Pack for Kids | Goldfish Crackers Individual Bags Variety Pack in Bulk | Goldfish Snack Packs 0.9oz-1.25oz Pouches, Pack of 35 Bundled by Schoolhouse Snacks • Amazon Business $37.99 2 $75.98
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
36 Pack Stress Balls, Squishy Balls, Squishy Fidget Relief Toys, Squeeze Sensory Ball for Adults Kids Stress Relieve, Classroom Prize, Party Favors • Amazon Business $35.99 1 $35.99
Kind Healthy Snacks KIND Dark Chocolate Mini Bars Variety, 0.7 Ounce, Box of 20 • School Specialty $32.99 1 $32.99
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (Pack of 54) • Amazon Business $14.84 2 $29.68
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Fruit 'n Yogurt Variety Pack, Strawberry, Blueberry Acai, Mango Peach, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve 0.7 oz Bags (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96
Tenceur 120 Pcs Adhesives Anxiety Sensory Stickers with Inspirational Quotes Mindfulness Relief Calm Stickers Anti Stress Sensory Items School Counselor Supplies Fidget Textured Strips for Adult • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
Cheetos Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot Crunchy, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $18.39 1 $18.39
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $18.12 1 $18.12
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $14.48 1 $14.48
Liquid Timer - Sensory Toy for Relaxation, Liquid Motion Bubbler Timer with Floating Color Lava Lamp, 3-Pack Incredibly Effective Calming Stress Relief Hourglass Toy for Kids & Adults, Autism & ADHD • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go, Apple Apple, 3.2 oz (Pack of 20), Unsweetened Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost

$764.03

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.95

Sales tax

 $33.62

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$844.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.95

Total project goal

$993.01

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $993.01

1 Donor

-$993.01

Donations toward project cost

-$844.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$148.95

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