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Mrs. Gagen 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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Healthy Snacks for Hungry Minds!!

Help me give my students who come from low income areas a snack bag during the pandemic.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gagen's classroom raised $680

This project is fully funded

My Students

We all know by now Distance Learning is not the most ideal situation but I am determined to make it work. My students have been working remotely since March 17th, 2020. We are determined to make the best of the situation we find ourselves in!

I have 73 hard-working students from all backgrounds that have a common goal in mind, to finish the school year right!

Many of my students are depending on me to reach their goal although we may be apart.

My Project

As a teacher in a low income area I want to give my students a bag of healthy snacks. This bag of snacks will be a reminder to keep working hard because the school year is not over yet.

During this pandemic I want to make sure my low income students have access to healthy snacks.

To some this is just a bag of food but to my students it will be a reminder that although you can't see me at school I am still here to help. These snacks will help my most vulnerable students keep on learning. As a teacher I enjoy helping my students any way that I can and during this time many of my students need bit more help!

Mrs. Gagen Graham Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LC574BU FlexSpace Jumbo Teardrop Beanbag Seat Blue 41 • Lakeshore Learning Materials $199.00 1 $199.00
OREO Double Stuff Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 5.6 oz, 12 Count (304-00096) • Quill.com $28.79 1 $28.79
Hershey's Chocolate, Variety, 45 Oz., 30/Box (HEC20650) • Quill.com $26.39 1 $26.39
Flipz Milk Chocolate Covered Pretzels Mini Bags, 2 oz, 12 Count • Quill.com $26.09 1 $26.09
RXBAR, Best Seller Variety Pack, Protein Bar, 1.83 Ounce (Pack of 12), High Protein Snack, Gluten Free • Amazon Business $22.63 1 $22.63
Annie's Organic Bunny Snacks Variety pack, 1 oz., 36 Count (57225) • Quill.com $22.49 1 $22.49
SNICKERS, M&M'S & TWIX Individually Wrapped Candy, 2 lb. 60 Piece Variety Mix Bag (225-00033) • Quill.com $21.86 1 $21.86
Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies & Sweets, Dark Chocolate, 0.75 Oz., 20/Pack (220-00088) • Quill.com $18.26 1 $18.26
Hershey's All Time Greats Assorted Bulk Pack, Variety, 38.9 Oz. (HEC20243) • Quill.com $17.59 1 $17.59
Frito-Lay Baked & Popped Mix Variety Pack, Pack of 40 • Amazon Business $16.80 1 $16.80
Hershey's Miniatures Party Bag Chocolate, Assorted, 35.9 oz. (HEC21458) • Quill.com $16.19 1 $16.19
CORE Hydration, 30.4 Fl. Oz (Pack of 12), Nutrient Enhanced Water, Perfect 7.4 Natural pH, Ultra-Purified With Electrolytes and Minerals, Cup Cap For Sharing • Amazon Business $15.00 1 $15.00
Frito-Lay Classic Mix Variety Pack, 35 Count • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $6.64 2 $13.28
RITZ Original Crackers and Easy Cheese Cheddar Snack Variety Pack, 1 Family Size Box & 2 Cans • Amazon Business $13.02 1 $13.02
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, 25% Less Sugar, 3 Flavor Variety Pack, (58 Pack) • Amazon Business $12.59 1 $12.59
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder, Orange, 76.5oz Canister • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
GoGo squeeZ Applesauce on the Go, Variety Pack (Apple/Banana/Strawberry), 3.2 Ounce (20 Pouches), Gluten Free, Vegan Friendly, Unsweetened, Recloseable BPA Free Pouch (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $9.78 1 $9.78
Cheez-It Original Cheese Crackers - School Lunch Food, Baked Snack, Single Serve, 36 Count (1.5 Ounce each), 54 Oz • Amazon Business $9.26 1 $9.26
Rice Krispies Treats Sweets, Marshmallow, 0.39 oz., 50/Box (KEE12346) • Quill.com $8.72 1 $8.72
Apple & Eve Sesame Street Organics Juice Box (32 Count) Variety Pack • Amazon Business $7.92 1 $7.92
Twizzlers Twists Licorice, Strawberry, 33.3 Oz., 105/Tub (51902) • Quill.com $7.64 1 $7.64

Materials cost

$539.27

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$577.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$101.89

Total project goal

$679.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $679.25

1 Donor

-$339.62

Donations toward project cost

-$288.68

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.94

match offer

-$339.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$288.68

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.94

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