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Ms. McGrath from Bronx NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

Fueling Young Minds: Providing Snacks and Hydration for Kindergarten Students

Help me give my students snacks and water to fuel their learning throughout the day!

  • 1 donor
  • $296 still needed

expires Aug 12

  • 1 donor
  • $296 still needed
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My Project

Welcome to our DonorsChoose project, where we're excited to invite you to join us in ensuring that our kindergarten students have the fuel they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. With your help, we can provide our students with healthy snacks and water to keep them nourished and hydrated throughout the school day.

Project Goal:

Our goal is to secure a supply of nutritious snacks and water bottles for our kindergarten classroom. Many of our students come to school without access to sufficient food and hydration, which can impact their ability to concentrate and participate fully in classroom activities. By providing them with healthy snacks and water, we can ensure that they have the energy and focus they need to succeed academically and thrive socially.

Why it Matters:

Kindergarten is a time of rapid growth and development, both physically and intellectually. Proper nutrition and hydration are essential for supporting children's cognitive function, concentration, and overall well-being. By addressing their basic needs for food and water, we can create a supportive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential and excel academically.

Impact of Your Donation:

Your contribution to our project will directly impact the lives of our kindergarten students by providing them with access to nutritious snacks and water throughout the school day. By fueling their bodies and minds, you will help them stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn, setting them up for success in school and beyond. Your support will make a meaningful difference in their daily lives and contribute to their overall health and academic achievement.

Ms. McGrath
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Healthy Snacks, Healthy Mixed Snack Box & Snacks Gift Variety Pack – Arrangement for Grab and go, work, office or Home – Granola Bars, Care Package (66 Count) • Amazon Business $46.69 2 $93.38
True Clear? Purified Bottled Water, 8 fl oz. Bottles, 24/Carton (TC54595) • Quill.com $13.59 5 $67.95
Chex Mix Traditional Savory Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 60 Bags/Pack (GEM1240) • Staples $38.41 1 $38.41
Break Box Healthy Snack Box 37/Box (700-S0005) • Staples $34.07 1 $34.07
Kind Healthy Snacks KIND Nuts & Sea Salt Variety Pack Minis Snack Bars, 0.7 Ounce, Box of 20 • School Specialty $32.99 1 $32.99
Lance Assorted Flavored Variety Pack Snack Cracker, 1.4 oz, Peanut, Vanilla Cream, Butter, Honey, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $25.94 1 $25.94
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Value Pack, Variety Pack (3 Boxes, 48 Bars) • Amazon Business $23.39 1 $23.39
Kellogg's SCOOBY-DOO! Baked Graham Cracker Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Snack Crackers, Cinnamon (40 Pouches) • Amazon Business $21.73 1 $21.73
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
Cheez-It Snap'd Cheese Cracker Chips, Thin Crisps, Lunch Snacks, Double Cheese, 45oz Case (6 Bags) • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (54 Bars) • Amazon Business $14.84 1 $14.84
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Cheez-It Classic Cheese Snack Mix 0.75 oz. 12 Bags/Pack (KEE11719) • Staples $10.50 1 $10.50
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $8.55 1 $8.55

Materials cost

$421.12

Vendor shipping charges

$5.89

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$463.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.76

Total project goal

$545.09

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$545.09

1 Donor

-$250.00

Donations toward project cost

-$212.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.50

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$295.09

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