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Ms. Willis from Jackson, MS is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Full Bellies = Focused Minds

Help me give my students snacks and drinks to motivate them as they finish their end of year tests.

$484 goal

This project expired on June 30, 2024.

My Project

My students work very hard everyday, so I would love to be able to provide them with all of their favorite snacks and drinks as a reward. The rest of this year will consist of several different tests for each student, including AP, ACT, SAT, benchmark, Biliteracy Seal, and others.

With the addition of Pringles, Ramen, and Powerade, my students will have something to look forward to during this busy testing season.

As we all know, students work best when they are not hungry. All of these snacks will go to supplement their free school lunches. Some snacks will be available for students to take home for those experiencing food scarcity issues. This project will increase student focus and participation.

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Jackson, MS
Grades 9-12
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Willis Lanier High School Grades 9-12

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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

120 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Pringles Variety Pack Potato Chips 0.74 oz. Bags 72 Bags/Carton (KEE18251) • Staples $63.09 1 $63.09

Entenmann's Little Bites Mini Muffins Variety Pack 4 pack (80 pouches total) • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99

Cheez-It Original Crackers, 1.5 oz, 45/Carton (KEE71717) • Quill.com $40.99 1 $40.99

Fruit Snacks Bulk (50 Count) - Fruit Snack Individual Packs and Gummies with Mott's Fruit Snacks, Welches, Gushers, Fruit by the Foot and Fruit Roll-Ups • Amazon Business $31.95 1 $31.95

Maruchan Ramen Instant Cup Noodle Variety Pack, 12 Count, 3 Flavors - Chicken, Beef and Shrimp for your Lunch, Meal, and Snack! Tasty Soup (12 Pack) • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99

Wellsley Farms Chewy Chocolate Granola Bar 0.88 oz. 60 Bars/Box (220-00538) • Staples $23.94 1 $23.94

Rice Krispies Treats Marshmallow Cereal Bar, 0.39 oz., 50 Bars/Box (KEE12346) • Quill.com $20.59 1 $20.59

Little Debbie Variety Pack, Zebra Cakes, Cosmic Brownies, Honey Buns, Oatmeal Creme Pies, and Swiss Rolls (1 Box Each), 48 Piece Assortment • Amazon Business $18.00 1 $18.00

POWERADE Sports Drink Fruit Punch, 20 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94

Chef Boyardee Mini Spaghetti Rings and Meatballs, Microwave Food, 7.5 OZ Microwaveable Bowl (12 Bowls) • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88

Takis Fuego Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24

Gatorade Classic Thirst Quencher, Variety Pack, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $12.84 1 $12.84

Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Capri Sun Roarin' Waters Fruit Punch Wave Naturally Flavored Water Kids Beverage (40 ct Pack, 4 Boxes of 10 Pouches) • Amazon Business $11.96 1 $11.96

Materials cost			$351.38
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$24.60
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.27
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$411.25
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$72.57
Total project goal			$483.82

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Full Bellies = Focused Minds

This project expired on June 30, 2024.

This project expired on June 30, 2024.

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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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