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

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Fueling Our Bodies and Minds With the Basics

Help me give my students the necessities needed to fuel their bodies and minds for their school day!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Velasco's classroom raised $306

This project is fully funded

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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

I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out with an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our students. As you know, nutrition plays a vital role in a child’s ability to focus, learn, and grow. That’s why we’ve launched a project aimed at providing snacks and other essential food items to our students to ensure they have the energy and nourishment needed to succeed throughout their school day.

Many of our students come from families who may face financial challenges, and unfortunately, this can sometimes mean going without the healthy snacks or meals that are so important for their well-being.

With your generous support, we can provide these young learners with the food essentials they need to stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn.

We are asking for donations to help us purchase nutritious snacks, drinks, and other essential food items to keep our students energized and prepared for their lessons. Your donation—whether large or small—will make a tremendous difference in their lives and will have a lasting, positive impact on their academic success.

To contribute, simply click on the donate button. Your generosity will go directly toward nourishing the minds and bodies of our students, giving them the best chance to thrive.

Thank you so much for considering a donation to this important cause. Together, we can ensure that every student has the fuel they need to succeed.

Mrs. Velasco Elementary School 16 Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

90 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 2 $28.76
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Beach Kids 24 Bulk Coloring Books for Ages 4-8 - Assorted Licensed Activity Boys, Girls | Bundle Includes Full-Size Books, Crayons, Stickers, Games, Puzzles, More (No Duplicates) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Fig Newtons Cookies, 2 oz., 12/Box (NFG015790) • Quill.com $18.10 1 $18.10
Pure Organic Layered Fruit Bars Variety Pack 28 count (Pack of 1). • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Nabisco Cookies & Cracker Variety Pack, OREO, RITZ & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Smarpau 24PCS Pencil Pouches Bulk, 9.3" x 4.7"Mesh Zipper Pouch Pencil Case, 12 Colors Waterproof Small Zipper Pouches for Travel, Cosmetics, Office Organization • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
48 Pcs Breath Calm Anxiety Sensory Stickers Reusable Mindfulness Stickers Anti Stress Rough Textured Sticker Anxiety Strips for School Office Classroom Desk Adults Teens Tension Fidget Supplies • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Amazon Basics Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Fresh Scent, Sanitizes/Cleans/Disinfects/Deodorizes, 340 Count (4 Packs of 85) • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
Scott Paper Towels, Choose-A-Sheet, 6 Double Rolls = 12 Regular Rolls (100 Sheets Per Roll) • Amazon Business $6.84 1 $6.84

Materials cost

$226.28

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.67

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.82

Total project goal

$305.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $305.49

1 Donor

-$305.49

Donations toward project cost

-$259.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.82

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