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Ms. Kitsu 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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Fuel for Focus: Snacks to Energize Learning

Help me give my students snacks to keep them focused, energized, and ready to learn during long class periods.

  • $528 goal

This project expired on February 16, 2025.

This project expired on February 16, 2025.

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Ms. Kitsu Nanakuli High & Intermediate School
Waianae, HI Grades 9-12

My Project

The snacks I’m requesting will help keep my students focused and energized during our long class periods. A quick snack can make all the difference in their ability to stay alert and engaged. They will be able to concentrate better on their lessons, participate more actively, further improving their academic performance.

My goal is to provide my students with the fuel they need to stay focused and productive throughout our class time.

By offering snacks, I hope to create a supportive learning environment where every student can concentrate on their work without the distraction of hunger. I want them to feel comfortable, valued, and ready to engage fully in their education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted
Ms. Kitsu Nanakuli High & Intermediate School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Waianae, HI 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Cool Blue Natural Flavor Liquid Sports Drink 20 Fl. oz. 24/Carton (32481) • Staples $35.50 2 $71.00
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Corn Chips 2 oz. 64 Bags/Pack (FRI44368) • Staples $55.04 1 $55.04
Capri Sun 100% Juice Variety Pack Pouches 6 fl. oz. 40/Box (441) • Staples $25.99 2 $51.98
Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Snack Box Care Package - Bulk Healthy Snack Bag Assortment (34 pack) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Kit Kat Party Pack Snack Size Assorted Flavors Candy Bar, 31.36 oz. (HEC93890) • Quill.com $25.99 1 $25.99
Gushers Fruit Flavored Snacks, Variety Pack, Strawberry and Tropical, 20 ct • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Skinny Pop Original Popcorn .65 oz. 28/Box (SKP00462) • Staples $23.74 1 $23.74
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $17.28 1 $17.28
SOUR PATCH KIDS & SWEDISH FISH Soft & Chewy Candy Variety Pack, Halloween Candy, 18 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $15.37 1 $15.37
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98

Materials cost

$341.34

Vendor shipping charges

 $56.94

Sales tax

 $15.02

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$448.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.13

Total project goal

$527.55

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