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Mrs. Laing from Riverview, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Laing's classroom raised $277

Food for Thought Project

Help me give my students access to food items by supporting our care closet initiative.

This project expired on May 7, 2024.

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Mrs. Laing Pivot Charter School
Riverview, FL Grades 6-8

My Project

Imagine being a student eager to learn but facing the distraction of an empty stomach. That’s the reality for some of our wonderful students at our school. That’s where you come in – welcome to the “Food for Thought Project,” our mission to nourish minds and ignite a passion for learning!

Let’s banish hunger as a learning obstacle and create an environment where our students can focus, learn, and thrive!

Our primary goal is to provide a well-stocked care closet filled with a variety of food items. This initiative goes beyond meeting basic needs; it strives to cultivate a supportive community where every student feels cared for and valued. Join us in creating an atmosphere where learning is not just about books but about growth, empowerment, and shared success.

Ready to be a superhero in a student’s story? Join us on this exciting journey!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

230 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Laing Pivot Charter School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Riverview, FL 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

230 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Value Pack, Variety Pack (3 Boxes, 48 Bars) • Amazon Business $23.39 3 $70.17
Maruchan Instant Lunch Beef, 2.25 Oz, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $6.24 5 $31.20
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96
Gardetto's Original Original Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 42 Bags/Pack (GEM49448) • Staples $22.83 1 $22.83
Cheez-It Classic Cheese Snack Mix 0.75 oz. 12 Bags/Pack (KEE11719) • Staples $10.50 2 $21.00
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (Pack of 54) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go Space ExplorerZ Variety Pack, Banana, Apple, Strawberry, 3.2 oz (Pack of 20), Unsweetened Fruit Snacks for Kids, No Gluten, Nut & Dairy, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49

Materials cost

$201.84

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$234.87

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.45

Total project goal

$276.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $276.32

1 Donor

-$276.32

Donations toward project cost

-$234.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.45

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 $0.00

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