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Ms. R. from Newport News, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. R.'s classroom raised $187

Help Us Nourish Little Minds!

Help me give my students and every student in our school access to a healthy snack.

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Ms. R. Marshall Early Childhood Center
Newport News, VA Grades PreK-2

My Project

We have identified a specific challenge that some of our little learners face – arriving too late for breakfast at school. As you can imagine, starting the day on an empty stomach can impact their ability to concentrate and participate effectively in their morning classes. We are committed to addressing this issue by introducing a healthy snack program to ensure that every child has the opportunity to fuel their minds and bodies for a successful day of learning.

To implement this program, we are seeking a variety of nutritious snacks such as graham cracker treats, applesauce pouches, snack bars, and veggie straws.

These snacks will not only provide essential nutrients but also contribute to the overall well-being and academic performance of our students.

Your generous contribution can make a significant difference in the lives of these little learners who, due to various reasons, are unable to have breakfast before arriving at school or arrive too late for the school breakfast. By supporting our initiative, you will be directly investing in the education and future of these children.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

224 students impacted 3 donors
Ms. R. Marshall Early Childhood Center Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Newport News, VA 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

224 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Zee Zees Variety Soft Baked Snack Bars, 1.3 oz, 30 pack, Nut Free, Whole Grain, School Safe, On-The-Go (Variety 1) • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Zee Zees Variety Pack Grahamz, Birthday Cake, Strawberry, Original, 1 oz, 24 pack, Nut Free, Whole Grain, Vegan, School Safe, On-The-Go • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go Variety Pack, Apple, Mango Guava & Pineapple Passionfruit, 3.2 oz (Pack of 20), Unsweetened Snacks for Kids, No Gluten, Nut Dairy, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $11.88 2 $23.76
Sensible Portions Veggie Straws, Snack Size Variety Pack, Sea Salt, Ranch, Cheddar, Apple Cinnamon, 1 Oz, (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $22.99 1 $22.99
Kellogg's SCOOBY-DOO! Baked Graham Cracker Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Snack Crackers, Cinnamon (40 Pouches) • Amazon Business $20.30 1 $20.30

Materials cost

$127.03

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$158.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.05

Total project goal

$186.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $186.99

3 Donors

-$186.99

Donations toward project cost

-$158.94

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.05

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