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Ms. Lai from San Francisco, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Lai's classroom raised $200

Help Us Supercharge Our Bodies With Snacks!

Help me give my students snacks to nourish the appetite for learning and stomach!

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Ms. Lai Dr Charles Drew College Preparatory Academy

San Francisco, CA Grades PreK-2

My Project

I teach 22 creative, enthusiastic Kindergarteners in a diverse community in San Francisco, California. My class consists of Black and Hispanic students and at least 70% of them are socio-economically disadvantaged. My students come to school hungry to learn, but they also become physically hungry throughout the day which impacts their ability to concentrate and learn in class. My school provides a nutritious lunch everyday, but it is a long time from morning until lunchtime, so many of my student become hungry after their 1st recess.

When I provided snacks for my students, I saw a positive difference in their mood and readiness to learn in class.

I saw a decrease in my students' negative behaviors and an increase of work products and positive moods. As a result, my students need healthy snacks to remain focused and energized in class.

In addition to providing an opportunity to fill their stomach, I am also able to educate my students about whole body mindfulness and health. My students were able to recognize the their own bodies and feelings when they are hungry and learn how to take care of it.

By donating to our project, you will not only help my students charge their bodies and brains with energy, you will help my students learn how to recognize their bodies' needs and how to care for them.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

22 students impacted 4 donors

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San Francisco, CA
Grades PreK-2
Health & Wellness
Nutrition Education
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Lai Dr Charles Drew College Preparatory Academy 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 will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Francisco, CA 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

22 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, Snack Crackers, 30 oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $17.76 2 $35.52

Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers - 3 lb. box • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Chocolate Chip, 58 Count (Pack of 1) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49

Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Mini Twist Pretzels, 40oz • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59

Orville Redenbacher's Movie Theater Butter Microwave Popcorn, 3.29 Ounce(Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $12.72 1 $12.72

Honey Nut Cheerios Heart Healthy Cereal, 29.4 OZ Mega Size Box • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96

Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Snaps, 46 Oz Canister • Amazon Business $7.59 1 $7.59

Chex Cereal Variety Pack, Homemade Chex Mix cereal pack, Corn, Rice and Wheat Chex bag cereal, 36.5 oz, 3 bags • Amazon Business $6.48 1 $6.48

Materials cost			$126.34
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$11.56
3rd party payment processing fee			$1.90
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$169.80
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$29.96
Total project goal			$199.76
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$199.76
2 Donors			-$190.94
Donations toward project cost			-$169.80
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$21.14
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.82
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Help Us Supercharge Our Bodies With Snacks!

This project is fully funded

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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.

Equity Focus

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