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Mrs. Nelson from Grants Pass, OR 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: Snacks to Support Growing Minds

Help me give my students the stability of classroom snacks to keep them fueled for learning, such as trail mix, and granola bars.

  • $311 goal

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

My Project

I absolutely love my students for their resilience, curiosity, and the joy they bring to learning every day. As a special education teacher in a very low-income community, I see firsthand how hunger can impact focus, behavior, and overall well-being. Many of my students come to school without access to consistent meals, making it difficult for them to stay engaged throughout the day. This project aims to provide essential snacks like trail mix, granola bars, and crackers to help bridge that gap and ensure my students have the energy they need to learn and thrive.

Each of these snacks serves a purpose in keeping my students focused and ready to participate.

Trail mix provides protein and healthy fats to keep them full longer, granola bars offer quick and easy energy boosts, and crackers serve as a simple, comforting snack that can help students regulate their emotions when feeling overwhelmed. These items will make a significant difference by reducing hunger-related distractions, improving concentration, and creating a classroom environment where every child feels supported and cared for.

My goal for this project is to eliminate one of the most basic barriers to learning—hunger. By providing daily snacks, I can help ensure that my students are not only physically nourished but also emotionally reassured that their needs are being met. My students are incredibly special because, despite the challenges they face, they come to school eager to learn and grow. They deserve every opportunity to succeed, and with your support, we can give them the fuel they need to reach their full potential.

Mrs. Nelson Manzanita Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Grants Pass, OR View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gardetto's Original Recipe Snack Mixes 1.75 Oz. 60/Carton (GAR20026) • Staples $48.44 1 $48.44
Nature Valley Soft-Baked Oatmeal Squares, Peanut Butter Breakfast Snacks, 6 ct, 7.44 OZ (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $36.04 1 $36.04
Kar's Gluten Free Sweet N' Salty Snack Mix, 2 oz., 24 Bags/Pack (KAR08387) • Quill.com $27.99 1 $27.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
Nabisco Ritz Bits Cheese Cracker Sandwiches 1 oz 12/Pack (GEN00091) • Staples $12.23 2 $24.46
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 2 $16.74
Fruit By The Foot Fruit Flavored Snacks, Berry Tie-Dye & Strawberry Tie-Dye, Family Pack, 18 Rolls, 13.5 oz • Amazon Business $7.59 2 $15.18
Black Forest Juicy Burst Gluten Free Berry Medley Fruit Gummies 32 oz. 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Staples $14.05 1 $14.05

Materials cost

$230.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$264.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.60

Total project goal

$310.64

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