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Mrs. Alvarado from New York, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fuel Their Learning: Snacks for Growing Minds

Help me give my students the essential nourishment they need through snacks to enhance their focus and participation, creating a supportive learning environment that nurtures their potential and addresses their nutritional needs.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Alvarado's classroom raised $276

This project is fully funded

Celebrating 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 am incredibly passionate about my students and their boundless potential. They are curious, eager to learn, and come from diverse backgrounds, which makes our classroom a vibrant and dynamic place. Each resource in this project, specifically the snacks, is intended to fuel their learning by ensuring they have the energy and focus they need throughout the day.

The snacks I’m requesting will make a significant difference by providing essential nourishment, helping to keep my students attentive and engaged.

Often, a simple snack can be the key to maintaining concentration and improving mood, which directly impacts their ability to absorb information and participate actively in class activities.

My primary goal is to create an environment where every student feels equipped to learn and succeed. By addressing their nutritional needs, I aim to remove barriers to learning and support their academic and personal growth. This project is about more than just providing snacks; it’s about nurturing their minds and fostering a supportive classroom atmosphere.

What truly makes my students special is their resilience and enthusiasm. Despite the challenges they may face outside the classroom, they show up ready to learn and inspire one another. Their unique perspectives and backgrounds contribute to a rich learning environment where everyone is encouraged to share and grow. By supporting their needs, I hope to empower them to reach their full potential.

Project tagged as

New York, NY
Grades 3-5
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Alvarado PS 200 James McCune Smith Grades 3-5

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

48 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99

SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Snack Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Snack Box, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99

Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

Lotus Biscoff Cookies, Caramelized Biscuit Cookies, 160 Cookies (8 Sleeves of 10 XL Size Two-Packs) Vegan, 8.8 Ounce (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $25.52 1 $25.52

Knott's Berry Farm Rasberry and Strawberry Cookies Variety Pack 2 oz. 36/Carton (BIS59638) • Staples $24.99 1 $24.99

Little Debbie Variety Pack, Zebra Cakes, Cosmic Brownies, Honey Buns, Oatmeal Creme Pies, and Swiss Rolls (1 Box Each), 48 Piece Assortment • Amazon Business $23.16 1 $23.16

Keebler On-The-Go Fudge Stripes Cookies, 12 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $6.49 1 $6.49

Materials cost			$201.13
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.02
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$234.15
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$41.32
Total project goal			$275.47
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$275.47
2 Donors			-$250.47
Donations toward project cost			-$212.90
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$37.57
match offer			-$25.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$21.25
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$3.75
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Fuel Their Learning: Snacks for Growing Minds

This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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