Help me give my students food and snacks to help give them and their families some security.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hirsch's classroom raised $297
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students are hard-working, polite and extremely helpful students. These students are from the south side of Chicago and all have disabilities of various natures. The students in my class like listening to music, singing along graciously, drawing, playing basketball and laughing at the silliness of others.
Their drive for their education always surpasses my expectations.
The students in my class have different intellectual disabilities, Autism, Down Syndrome or Cerebral Palsy. The wide range of abilities makes my classroom unique and entertaining.
My Project
Since March, many families have been hit hard from the virus. Many families have lost jobs. Many grocery stores have not been fully repaired since June. The West Englewood neighborhood has a covid positivity rate of over 11%. It is not always safe to go to the store and leave the house often. The south side of Chicago, including the greater Englewood area, is labeled as being a food desert. There are not many grocery stores, just corner stores and gas stations. I will be going to farmers markets to get fresh fruits and vegetables, but I know families can rely better on shelf stable food.
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
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