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Hungry Children

My students need snacks. Kids need to eat snacks to help them grow properly and to fill any nutritional gaps, snacks are an important part of your child's day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Roman's classroom raised $288

This project is fully funded

My Students

My children are extremely poor.

My school is in a low socioeconomic area.

My children are in the high-poverty living area and they are at high risk of behavior. It makes me sad when parents tell me they have no money for food. What is even sadder is when that child has to look at me and tell me "my mommy said she can't bring in a snack every day, she's not rich". These are children that are five years old, knowing they are poor this should not be happening. Why is this happening to precious children?

Being a second-year teacher is very hard. I have to buy so many snacks every day for my classroom on a daily basis. I can not afford to buy a snack for 19 children every day. I have not received my teacher debit card, nor have I received my badge to go to the Gift For Teaching to receive the free items, such as snacks. I feel like all these children have is me. I do ask parents to help me, but no response. I do write a note to the parents but still, no response.

My Project

Snacking is important for children because they have smaller stomachs than adults and cannot necessarily eat enough to stay full in one meal or sitting. They should be able to snack every three to four hours over the course of the day. Snacking throughout the day not only ensures kids stay full, it also helps them learn healthy eating habits, like eating appropriate amounts and only when they're hungry. Small, healthy snacks throughout the day prevent patterns of boredom eating or eating based on emotional factors.

Food is turned into glucose in the body.

Glucose gives your child’s body and brains the energy he needs to run just like gas gives a car the fuel it needs to go. In between meals, glucose levels fall. This can negatively affect your child’s mood, behavior, and brain function. A snack at the right time between meals prevents major hunger pangs and gives your child an energy boost to keep him studying and playing hard at school.

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Orlando, FL
Grades PreK-2
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Supplies
More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

Ms. Roman Pineloch Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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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

19 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Variety Pack Bold Mix, (Box of 30 bags) • Amazon Business $9.98 3 $29.94

Snyder's of Hanover Pretzel Variety Pack, 36 Count • Amazon Business $8.59 3 $25.77

Fiber One Chewy Bar, 90 Calorie, Chocolate Peanut Butter, 5 Fiber Bars, 4.10 oz (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $23.24 1 $23.24

Sensible Portions Apple Straws, Cinnamon, 1 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws, Zesty Ranch, 1 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $18.10 1 $18.10

Materials cost			$210.84
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.16
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$244.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$43.06
Total project goal			$287.06
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$287.06
1 Donor			-$287.06
Donations toward project cost			-$244.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$43.06
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Hungry Children

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