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Mrs. K from Roselle Park NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Minds: Providing Nutritious Snacks for ESL Learners in Need

Help me give my students English as a Second Language learners who often don't have breakfast in the morning due to limited money in their households get healthy snacks.

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

As educators, we witness the transformative power of education every day. However, for many of our students, accessing this potential is hindered by challenges outside the classroom. In our diverse community, a significant number of students come from low-income households and face the additional hurdle of learning English as a second language (ESL). These young learners exhibit remarkable resilience and determination, but often arrive at school hungry, lacking the necessary nourishment to fully engage and thrive academically.

Imagine the impact of a hungry stomach on a child trying to absorb new vocabulary or grasp complex concepts.

Without proper nutrition, their ability to concentrate and participate in lessons is compromised, hindering their academic progress and future opportunities. That's why we're reaching out for your support to provide healthy snacks for these deserving students. By ensuring they have access to nutritious food throughout the day, we can remove one barrier to their success, allowing them to focus on their studies with renewed energy and enthusiasm. Your contribution will not only nourish their bodies but also nourish their minds, empowering them to reach their full potential and break the cycle of poverty. Together, we can make a tangible difference in the lives of these bright young learners.

Mrs. K
Never Before Funded Grades 9-12
  • Roselle Park High School
  • Roselle Park, NJ
    • More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 50 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Break Box Healthy Snack Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 1 $38.21
That's it. Variety Pack 100% Natural Real Fruit Bar, Best High Fiber Vegan, Gluten Free Healthy Snack, Paleo for Children & Adults, Non GMO No Added Sugar, No Preservatives Energy Food (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $22.00 1 $22.00
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
Special K Pastry Crisps, Breakfast Bars, 100 Calorie Snacks, Blueberry (8 Boxes, 96 Crisps) • Amazon Business $20.67 1 $20.67
MadeGood Soft Baked Double Chocolate Mini Cookies, Allergy Friendly, Gluten Free & Safe For School Snacks, 30 Count • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
MadeGood Soft Baked Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies, Gluten Free & Safe For School Snacks, 30 Count • Amazon Business $19.24 1 $19.24
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Made with Whole Grains, Kids Snacks, Value Pack, Apple Cinnamon (3 Boxes, 48 Bars) • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Made with Whole Grains, Kids Snacks, Value Pack, Strawberry, (3 Boxes, 48 Bars) • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Original (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-The-Go Snacks, Lightly Salted, 5.2oz Can (1 Can) • Amazon Business $2.00 5 $10.00

Materials cost

$214.49

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$247.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.71

Total project goal

$291.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $291.42

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 $291.42

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