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Mrs. Russo from Austin TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hungry Hungry Teenagers!

Help me give my students snacks for the enitre year! My kids often come hungry or don't have lunch and I would love to give them easy food for them to make.

  • 4 donors
  • $930 still needed

expires Aug 01

  • 4 donors
  • $930 still needed
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My Project

It has come to our attention that a significant number of students in our school are facing the harsh reality of hunger on a daily basis. Despite our best efforts to provide a nurturing learning environment, many of our students arrive at school without having had a proper meal, making it difficult for them to concentrate and fully engage in their studies.

As educators and community members, we believe that no child should have to experience the physical and emotional burden of hunger.

That is why we are turning to compassionate individuals and organizations like yours for support in addressing this critical issue.

I am requesting donations of non-perishable food items such as pop tarts, soup, crackers and macaroni and cheese that can be distributed to students in need. By providing nutritious snacks and meals throughout the school day, we hope to alleviate hunger and ensure that all our students have the fuel they need to succeed academically and thrive in their personal development.

Your contribution will make a significant difference in the lives of our students. Your generosity will not only provide them with sustenance but also demonstrate to them that their community cares about their well-being and is invested in their success.

Mrs. Russo
Grades 6-8
    More than a third of students from low‑income households

    This project will reach 30 students.

    4 donors have given to this project.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 5 $107.40
Cracker Jack Caramel Coated Popcorn & Peanuts, Original, 1 Ounce Boxes (Pack of 25) • Amazon Business $20.50 5 $102.50
Kellogg's Cold Breakfast Cereal, Bulk Pantry Staples, Kid Snacks, Variety Pack (48 Boxes) • Amazon Business $28.91 3 $86.73
Slim Jim Original Smoked Meat Sticks, Keto Friendly, 44 oz. 100-Count Box • Amazon Business $28.78 3 $86.34
Keebler OTG Variety 3 Flavors Cookies, 32 ct • Amazon Business $26.46 3 $79.38
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Perfect Easter Basket Stuffers, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $7.67 10 $76.70
Cheetos Cheese Flavored Snacks, Flamin' Hot Crunchy, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $17.82 3 $53.46
Orville Redenbacher's Movie Theater Butter Microwave Popcorn, 3.29 Ounce Classic Bag, 24-Count • Amazon Business $11.98 4 $47.92
Keebler Cookies and Crackers, Variety Pack, 30 Ct. (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $11.66 4 $46.64
Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken Flavor, 2.25 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $6.24 5 $31.20
Kraft Original Easy Microwavable Macaroni and Cheese Cups (8 ct Box, 2.05 oz Cups) • Amazon Business $7.55 4 $30.20
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.62 1 $13.62
Little Debbie Honey Buns, 6 Individually Wrapped Pastries, 10.6 OZ Box • Amazon Business $2.68 5 $13.40
Little Debbie Zebra Cakes, 10 Twin-Wrapped Cakes, 13.0 OZ Box • Amazon Business $2.68 5 $13.40
Little Debbie Cosmic Brownies, 6 Individually Wrapped Brownies, 13.1 OZ Box • Amazon Business $2.68 5 $13.40
Little Debbie Swiss Rolls, 12 Twin-Wrapped Cake Rolls, 13.0 oz Box, Pack of 0ne (1) • Amazon Business $2.68 5 $13.40
Snack Pack Chocolate and Vanilla Flavored Pudding Cups Family Pack, 12 Count Pudding Cups • Amazon Business $3.27 4 $13.08

Materials cost

$828.77

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$871.20

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$153.74

Total project goal

$1,024.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,024.94

3 Donors

-$95.00

Donations toward project cost

-$80.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

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$929.94

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