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Ms. E from New Kensington, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Full Bellies, Happy Hearts!

Help me give my students delicious snacks to keep them motivated and ready to learn!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. E's classroom raised $460

This project is fully funded

My Project

Imagine a classroom where every child is energized, focused, and ready to learn—that’s the vision behind our Full Bellies, Happy Hearts project. In our kindergarten class, we know that a hungry child struggles to thrive both academically and emotionally. This initiative ensures our young learners receive the nutrition they need to fuel their minds and bodies, creating a positive environment where students feel cared for and supported. Your donation will directly provide healthy snacks and meals, ensuring no child has to learn on an empty stomach. It will foster a sense of belonging and safety, enhance focus and participation, and improve overall academic performance. Proper nutrition is key to early brain development and learning success, and by supporting this project, you’re not just filling plates—you’re filling hearts with hope and minds with knowledge. Join us in building a foundation for lifelong learning and happiness. Every dollar makes a difference!

Ms. E Martin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

New Kensington, PA 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

24 students impacted 8donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Skinny Pop Variety Snack Pack, 36/Pack (220-01049) • Quill.com $24.99 2 $49.98
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $49.12 1 $49.12
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 3 $29.28
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 2 $25.78
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.48 2 $24.96
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 (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $23.95 1 $23.95
Pop-Tarts Baked Pastry Bites, Kids Snacks, School Lunch, Variety Pack (3 Boxes, 30 Pouches) • Amazon Business $23.59 1 $23.59
OREO Mini Mix Sandwich Cookies Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 2 $19.72
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.14 2 $18.28
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, Gluten Free, Healthy Kids Snacks, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
Kellogg's Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Kids Snacks, Grab n' Go, Variety Pack, 33.42oz Box (30 Packs) • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Bugles Crispy Corn Snacks Multipack, Original Flavor, Snack Bags, 10 ct • Amazon Business $6.49 2 $12.98
Barnum's Original Animal Crackers, 12 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
Nilla Wafers Mini Cookies, Vanilla Wafers, 12 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98

Materials cost

$350.40

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.91

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.26

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$390.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$68.92

Total project goal

$459.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $459.49

6 Donors

-$371.85

Donations toward project cost

-$331.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.78

Matching donations from our partners

-$70.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$59.50

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$10.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$17.64

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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