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Ms. Bowe from South Jordan, UT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help Me Stock My Classroom Food Pantry

Help me give my students some emergency lunches for my classroom food pantry!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Bowe's classroom raised $170

This project is fully funded

My Project

As a dedicated educator, I've witnessed firsthand the profound impact that even a simple act of kindness—like providing food—can have on a student's well-being and ability to learn. Our school has an established system to assist students in need of long-term food support. However, there's a gap for those students who face shorter periods of food insecurity and might not feel comfortable seeking assistance through official channels. To bridge this gap, I've initiated a classroom food pantry, a discreet and accessible resource for students facing immediate food shortages.

The pantry, housed within my classroom, offers a shelf stocked primarily with instant ramen cups and fruit snacks.

The goal is to provide a quick and non-invasive solution for students who may find themselves without meals for a day or a few days. I've noticed a consistent stream of students, almost weekly, discreetly seeking out this resource. It's often different students, and their needs vary—some forget their lunch, while others, especially those managing conditions like low blood sugar due to diabetes, require a snack to stabilize their health. The pantry serves as a safety net, ensuring that these students have access to essential food items without any questions or judgment.

However, our supplies of ramen cups and fruit snacks are running low, and I'm reaching out to our community for support. Your donations will directly contribute to replenishing these vital resources in our classroom food pantry. By ensuring a steady supply of these simple yet essential food items, we can continue to create an environment where students feel cared for and supported. When students are well-fed, they're not just physically nourished; they're also better equipped to engage in learning, leading to a more positive and enriching educational experience for everyone.

Your contributions, no matter the size, will make a tangible difference!

Ms. Bowe Paradigm High School Grades 9-12 South Jordan, UT View local requests 400 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
NISSIN Cup Noodles Chicken Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup, 2.25 oz, 24 Count (220-00498) • Quill.com $28.99 2 $57.98
Break Box Healthy Snack Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 1 $38.21
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Berries 'N Cherries Bulk Variety Pack, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Materials cost

$112.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$143.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$25.39

Total project goal

$169.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $169.25

3 Donors

-$60.95

Donations toward project cost

-$56.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.25

Matching donations from our partners

-$102.54

Match offers toward project cost

-$87.16

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.76

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 $0.00

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