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Ms. McDowra from Midlothian, TX 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 with Healthy Snacks!

Help me give my students snacks to stock our classroom for the beginning of the year.

  • $179 goal

This project expired on November 10, 2025.

This project expired on November 10, 2025.

My Project

My 4th graders are curious, energetic, and eager to learn! They come to school ready to take on the day, but many of them struggle with hunger during the morning and afternoon, which can make it hard to concentrate and stay engaged. I want to provide healthy, consistent snacks to help them stay focused, motivated, and ready to learn.

Many of my students come from low-income households, and while our school does its best to support them, there are times when students don't have access to regular snacks or meals outside of school hours.

A simple, healthy snack during the school day can make a big difference in their ability to learn and participate.

What We're Requesting:

With your support, I will be able to stock our classroom with snacks such as granola bars, fruit snacks, pretzels, crackers, trail mix, and other non-perishable, nutritious options. These snacks will be available to any student who needs one, no questions asked.

Your donation will help ensure that no child in our classroom has to struggle through the day on an empty stomach.

Ms. McDowra Jean Coleman Elementary School Grades 3-5 Midlothian, TX View local requests 70 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Candy Ring Pops (40 ct.) • Amazon Business $29.49 1 $29.49
CHIPS AHOY! Cookies Variety Pack, Original Chocolate Chip, Chewy Chocolate Chip with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & Chewy Hershey's Fudge Filled Soft Cookies, 50 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Ruffles Potato Chips, Cheddar Sour Cream, 1oz (40 Count) • Amazon Business $19.20 1 $19.20
Takis Blue Heat Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $14.68 1 $14.68
Famous Amos Original Recipe Chocolate Chip Bite-Size Cookies, 30 Pack Box, 30 oz • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
KIND Minis, Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt, Healthy Snacks, Gluten Free, Low Calorie Snacks, Low Sugar, 10 Count • Amazon Business $7.05 1 $7.05
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Gluten Free Snack, Family Pack, 40 Ct, 32 oz • Amazon Business $6.84 1 $6.84
Gardetto's Snack Mix, Original Recipe, Single Serve Bags Multipack, 10 Ct, 17.5 oz • Amazon Business $5.97 1 $5.97

Materials cost

$120.19

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$151.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.82

Total project goal

$178.81

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