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Ms. Bates from Charlotte, NC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Bates's classroom raised $327

Fueling Little Learners: Snacks for a Successful School Day

Help me give my students have a belly full and brains ready to learn.

Ms. Bates Joseph W Grier Academy

Charlotte, NC Grades 3-5

My Project

I am requesting snacks for my classroom so that my students have access to a quick source of energy when they need it during the school day.

For some students, a snack can make a big difference in their ability to concentrate, participate, and make the most of instructional time.

Having classroom snacks available will help ensure that students can stay focused on learning without having to worry about being hungry.

I want my classroom to be a place where my students feel supported—not only academically, but also in their everyday needs. Providing snacks is one small way I can help create a caring and welcoming environment where students are ready to learn.

Having snacks available in our classroom will help my students:

Stay focused and engaged during lessons.

Maintain their energy throughout the school day.

Participate more actively in classroom activities.

Have a quick snack when they are feeling hungry.

Feel cared for and supported in our classroom community.

Snacks can be especially helpful during busy days when students are working hard and using a lot of energy. A small snack can help a student refocus and get back to learning.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

25 students impacted 1 donor

Project tagged as

Charlotte, NC
Grades 3-5
Literacy
Mathematics
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Bates Joseph W Grier Academy Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Charlotte, NC 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

25 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Munchies Cheese Fix Snack Mix, 1.75 oz, 32/Pack (220-02349) • Quill.com $43.77 1 $43.77

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 $42.74 1 $42.74

CRAVEBOX Snacks Box Variety Pack Care Package (45 Count) Summer Treats Gift Basket Adults Kids Grandkids Guys Girls Women Men Boyfriend Birthday Cookies Chips College Student Office School • Amazon Business $28.45 1 $28.45

PopCorners Popped Corn Snacks, Core 3 Flavor Variety Pack, 1 Ounce (Contains 20 Packets) (Packaging May Vary), Kosher • Amazon Business $22.18 1 $22.18

Frito-Lay Fiery Mix Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $21.52 1 $21.52

Kar's Sweet N' Salty Gluten Free Snack Mix, 2 oz., 24 Bags/Pack (KAR08387) • Quill.com $19.80 1 $19.80

Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Summer Fruits Snack Box, Gluten Free, 0.8oz Snack Packs (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $13.52 1 $13.52

Slim Jim Smoked Jerky Snack Sticks, Original Flavor, 0.28 oz., 46-ct • Amazon Business $12.62 1 $12.62

Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs | 2 Cookies Per Pack, Individually Wrapped • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89

Dot's Pretzels Twists, 3-Flavor Snacks Variety Pack, 18 count • Amazon Business $9.97 1 $9.97

Materials cost			$226.46
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$17.66
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.40
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$277.52
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$48.97
Total project goal			$326.49
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$326.49
1 Donor			-$326.49
Donations toward project cost			-$277.52
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$48.97
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Fueling Little Learners: Snacks for a Successful School Day

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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.

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