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Ms. King from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Young Minds: Fighting Hunger, Fostering Learning

Help me give my students resources to help fight hunger in the community.

  • $491 goal

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

This project expired on September 2, 2025.

My Project

The resources I'm requesting will empower students to lead a community service initiative fighting hunger within our entire school community. Operating fully within our walls, these resources provide essential food boxes, educational materials, and awareness tools. Students will organize school-wide food drives, awareness campaigns, and outreach, engaging peers and faculty. This hands-on experience fosters leadership and compassion, directly addressing food insecurity for all school members, building responsibility and creating a lasting positive impact.

Beyond simply collecting food, this initiative cultivates a profound sense of empathy and civic responsibility among our students.

By actively engaging in these on-campus efforts, they'll gain invaluable leadership skills and a deeper understanding of community needs, fostering a compassionate environment that directly supports the well-being of their peers and school families struggling with hunger.

Ms. King Owen Scholastic Academy Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

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

240 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Skinny Pop Variety Snack Pack, 36/Pack (220-01049) • Quill.com $25.49 2 $50.98
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 1 $49.12
Break Box Party Snack Box 45/Box (700-S0003) • Staples $46.59 1 $46.59
Crackers Variety Pack - Individually Wrapped Assortment - Sampler Bulk Care Package Gift Box - Snack Pack (40 Count) • Amazon Business $41.99 1 $41.99
Break Box Quarantine Snack Box 42/Box (700-00085) • Staples $41.71 1 $41.71
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Sweet Gifting Valentines Snack Box Variety Pack 60 Count - Assorted Snacks Variety Pack for Adults, Easter Snack Gift Basket and Care Package, Snacks Box for Kids Chips, Candies, Office Snacks in Bulk • Amazon Business $36.75 1 $36.75
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks Gummies, 0.8 oz., 66/Box (PIM68868) • Quill.com $28.47 1 $28.47
Black Forest Juicy Burst Gluten Free Berry Medley Fruit Gummies, 32 oz., 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Quill.com $14.95 1 $14.95
Nabisco Cookies & Cracker Variety Pack, OREO, RITZ & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97

Materials cost

$376.49

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.91

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$417.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.60

Total project goal

$490.65

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