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Mrs. Vasquez-Melendez from Bronx, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fuel For Learning: Back to School Snacks

Help me give my students back to school snacks to kick off the 2025-2026 school year.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Vasquez-Melendez's classroom raised $408

This project is fully funded

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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

I absolutely love the enthusiasm and curiosity my students bring to the classroom every day. Their eagerness to learn, explore, and connect inspires me constantly. Providing back-to-school snacks will give them the energy they need to focus and engage in their lessons.

These snacks serve as more than just a treat; they create a positive and nurturing environment.

When students aren’t distracted by hunger, they can fully participate in activities, collaborate with their peers, and absorb new information more effectively.

By ensuring that every student has access to snacks, we foster a sense of community and support. It also shows them that their well-being is a priority, allowing them to thrive academically and socially. Together, we can make this school year a fulfilling journey of learning and growth!

Mrs. Vasquez-Melendez East Bronx Academy for Future Grades 9-12

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.

Bronx, NY 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

300 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Break Box KIND? Bar Snack Mix, Variety Flavors, 22/Box (700-S0021) • Quill.com $82.10 1 $82.10
Nabisco Cookies Variety Pack, 60 Packs/Box (220-00729) • Quill.com $41.69 1 $41.69
Caf? Bustelo Espresso Ground Coffee, Dark Roast, 36 oz. (SMU00055) • Quill.com $39.99 1 $39.99
Charleston Chew Vanilla Snack Size Bars, 0.3 oz, 120/Pack (209-00085) • Quill.com $33.65 1 $33.65
Hershey's Sweets & Chocolate Candy Variety Party Pack, 30.54 oz. (HEC93942) • Quill.com $29.40 1 $29.40
Popcorners Gluten-Free 4-Flavor Popped Corn Chips Snacks Variety Pack, 28 Bags/Box (02486) • Quill.com $29.40 1 $29.40
Mars Minis Milk Chocolate Candy Bars Bulk Variety Pack, 46.86 oz., 150 Pieces (459751) • Quill.com $28.47 1 $28.47
Pick Me Up Provisions? Starlight Mints, 80 oz. (MYS23909) • Quill.com $27.19 1 $27.19

Materials cost

$311.89

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$346.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$61.16

Total project goal

$407.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$407.73

1 Donor

-$407.73

Donations toward project cost

-$346.57

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.16

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$0.00

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