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Mrs. Thorne from Richmond, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Saturday Success for Middle School Scholars

Help me give my students snacks and juice to stay focused during Saturday academy while receiving additional support.

  • 3 donors
  • $271 still needed

expires Mar 05

  • 3 donors
  • $271 still needed
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At our Title I middle school, many of our students arrive each Saturday eager to learn, but often without the nourishment needed to stay focused and energized throughout the morning. Saturday School is a valuable opportunity for academic support, tutoring, and skill-building, yet hunger can easily become a barrier to engagement. By providing students with snacks and juice throughout our Saturday sessions, we can create a learning environment where every child is prepared to thrive.

Offering familiar snacks during Saturday School ensures that students can focus on mastering academic skills instead of battling hunger or fatigue.

The snacks and beverages in this project, variety packs of chips, cookies, fruit snacks, and individual juice boxes serve a purpose far beyond simply filling stomachs.

These items help us promote a supportive and welcoming space. When students know that their basic needs will be met, they arrive with a more positive mindset and are more willing to participate. A quick snack break allows them to recharge, collaborate with peers, and stay motivated throughout their lessons. The variety of snacks also ensures that students with different preferences and needs feel included and valued.

By funding this project, you are helping remove one of the simplest yet most powerful barriers to learning. Your support will help middle school students in a high-need community feel cared for, stay engaged, and make the most out of their Saturday learning time. Something as small as a snack can make a tremendous difference in a child’s confidence, energy, and success. Thank you for helping us nourish both the minds and bodies of our scholars.

Mrs. Thorne Thomas C Boushall Middle School Grades 6-8

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Richmond, VA 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Kids Juice Beverage Variety Pack - 6 Fl Oz -(40 Count) • Amazon Business $25.42 5 $127.10
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Great for School Lunches, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 1.55 oz (Pack of 144) • Amazon Business $58.26 2 $116.52
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 3 $67.74
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 $13.34 4 $53.36

Materials cost

$364.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$400.19

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.62

Total project goal

$470.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $470.81

2 Donors

-$130.00

Donations toward project cost

-$115.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.00

match offer

-$65.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$55.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $270.52

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