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Mrs. Sheraden from Springfield, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fuel For The Mind

Help me give my students the rewards they deserve to motivate the learning process.

  • $209 goal

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My Project

As my students are gearing up to prepare for a big assessment, we are always discussing fueling up for the big game. My students come a vast array of different backgrounds, and many of them do not have snacks to make it through the day. Some of these things many people take for granted, but they make a big difference for my students.

I use these rewards to not only fuel my students physically, but to motivate them and celebrate their accomplishments as well.

At times extrinsic rewards are needed to help encourage the learning process.

Mrs. Sheraden Benjamin Franklin Middle School Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Springfield, IL 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

150 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.98 3 $38.94
Break Box Healthy Snack Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 1 $38.21
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 3 $35.94
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (Pack of 54) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Berries 'N Cherries Bulk Variety Pack, Perfect Stocking Stuffer for Kids, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$145.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$177.45

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.31

Total project goal

$208.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $208.76

3 Donors

-$208.76

Donations toward project cost

-$177.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.31

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 $0.00

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