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Mr. Sharp from Saint Louis, MO is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fighting Hunger in My SPED Classroom

Help me give my students a microwave and a variety of snacks to fight hunger in my classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Sharp's classroom raised $334

This project is fully funded

My Project

Malnutrition can hinder cognitive development and academic performance, perpetuating the cycle of poverty. By providing a variety of snacks and a microwave to warm up their breakfast/lunches, we can create a classroom environment with better focus, improved health, and enhanced educational outcomes.

This not only empowers students with essential resources but also promotes a sense of community and empathy, instilling values that extend beyond the classroom, and contributing to a brighter future for the individuals and the community as a whole.

Addressing hunger in my classroom is crucial for fostering a conducive learning environment. With your help, I can get closer to building an equitable classroom.

Mr. Sharp Sumner High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Saint Louis, MO 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Sharp - 1.1 cu ft Stainless Countertop Microwave with 1000 watts - Silver • Best Buy Education $106.58 1 $106.58
Break Box Big Party Snack Box 75/Pack (700-S0026) • Staples $86.43 1 $86.43
ACT II Microwave Popcorn Butter 2.75 oz. 36/Carton (GOV23223) • Staples $28.36 2 $56.72

Materials cost

$249.73

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$283.48

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.03

Total project goal

$333.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$333.51

5 Donors

-$211.45

Donations toward project cost

-$198.48

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.97

match offer

-$100.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$85.00

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.06

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$0.00

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