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Mr. Sims from Lancaster, SC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hungry Kids

Help me give my students drinks and snacks so they can focus during school.

  • $842 goal

This project expired on August 14, 2025.

This project expired on August 14, 2025.

My Project

The studies also show that children who don't have enough food at school score lower on IQ tests. They have a harder time getting along with others and specifically have lower math and general achievement test scores than their peers who have enough food.

Hunger hurts a students ability to build and strengthen their social-emotional skills.

Children need snacks to keep their busy bodies and minds going. Healthy snacking can help kids get important nutrients, make up for skipped meals and provide necessary fuel for learning, sports and other activities.

Please help us feed our students at school.

Mr. Sims A.R. Rucker Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Lancaster, SC 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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
DUM DUMS Lollipops, Variety Flavor Mix, 1,000 Count Bucket • Amazon Business $72.48 1 $72.48
BUTTERFINGER Unwrapped Minis Peanut-Buttery Chocolatey Candy Bars, 8oz Bag, Perfect for Snacking Alone, Sharing with Friends, or Baking a Sweet Treat, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $53.51 1 $53.51
SNICKERS Full Size Bulk Milk Chocolate Candy Bars, 1.86 oz Bar, 48 ct Box • Amazon Business $52.48 1 $52.48
Nut Harvest, Sea Salted Whole Cashews, 2.25 Ounce (Pack of 16) • Amazon Business $35.57 1 $35.57
Airheads Candy Mini Bars, Assorted Fruit Flavors, Individually Wrapped, Non-Melting, Party, Pantry 80ct Bag, Box of 4 Bags • Amazon Business $30.56 1 $30.56
Butterfinger, Chocolatey, Peanut-Buttery, Fun Size Individually Wrapped Candy Bars, 10.2 oz each, Bulk 6 Pack • Amazon Business $29.76 1 $29.76
Ring Pop Easter Candy Lollipops, 50 Count Variety Pack in Assorted Fruity Flavors, Bulk Individually Wrapped Hard Candy Lollipops For Easter Basket Stuffers, Party Favors, Treats and Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $23.97 1 $23.97
Jack Link's Beef Jerky, Teriyaki, Large Jerky Bags – Flavorful Meat Snacks, Ready to Eat Protein Snacks with 11g of Protein per Serving, Made with 100% Beef – 9 Oz. (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $22.12 1 $22.12
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Sports Drink, Variety Pack, 20oz Bottles, 12 Pack, Electrolytes for Rehydration • Amazon Business $10.98 2 $21.96
M&M'S Milk Chocolate Candy, Variety Pack, Full Size, Pack of 18 Bulk Candy Chocolate • Amazon Business $21.78 1 $21.78
KIT KAT Birthday Cake Flavored Creme with Sprinkles, Bulk, Individually Wrapped Wafer Candy Bars, 1.5 oz (24 Count) • Amazon Business $20.87 1 $20.87
FIJI Natural Artesian Bottled Water 330mL / 11.15 Fl Ounce (Pack of 24) - 100% Natural Electrolytes - NEW • Amazon Business $20.36 1 $20.36
Lay's Potato Chips, 4 Flavor Variety Pack, 1 oz Single Serve Bags, (40 Pack) • Amazon Business $19.97 1 $19.97
KIT KAT Milk Chocolate Wafer Candy Bars, 1.5 oz (36 Count) • Amazon Business $19.80 1 $19.80
Fisher Snack Glazed Pecans, 24 Ounces, Made with Whole Mammoth Pecans, 100% Recyclable • Amazon Business $17.01 1 $17.01
HERSHEY'S, KIT KAT and REESE'S Assorted Milk Chocolate Candy Variety Box, 27.3 oz (18 Count) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Push Pop Easter Candy for Party Favors, 24 Count Variety Candy Lollipops, Fun Push Pop Lollipop Gift Baskets, Easter Baskets, Birthdays • Amazon Business $16.48 1 $16.48
Ring Pop Easter Candy Lollipops, 20 Ct Variety Pack in Assorted Fruity Flavors, Bulk Individually Wrapped Hard Candy Lollipops For Easter Basket Stuffers, Party Favors, Treats and Gifts for Kids • Amazon Business $15.64 1 $15.64
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Sports Drink, Cool Blue, 20oz Bottles, 8 Pack, Electrolytes for Rehydration • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
PLANTERS Deluxe Lightly Salted Cashews, Party Snacks, Plant-Based Protein, Quick Snack for Adults, After School Snack, Flavored with Sea Salt, Kosher, 1lb 2.25oz • Amazon Business $11.74 1 $11.74
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Sports Drink, Variety Pack, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 18) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Jack Link's Beef Tender Bites, Teriyaki, Half Pounder Bag - Flavorful Meat Protein Snacks for Lunches, 10g of Protein and 70 Calories per Serving, Made with 100% Beef • Amazon Business $11.14 1 $11.14
Propel, Kiwi Strawberry, Zero Calorie Sports Drinking Water with Electrolytes and Vitamins C&E, 16.9 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $9.17 1 $9.17
Gatorade G2 Grape, 12 Fl Oz Bottles, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Gatorade Frost Thirst Quencher, 20 Fl Oz Bottles, 8 Pack • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
KIT KAT Milk Chocolate Wafer Snack Size, Candy Pantry Pack, 12.25 oz (25 Pieces) • Amazon Business $7.56 1 $7.56
Gatorade Thirst Quencher, Orange, 12 Fl Oz Bottles, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Zero Sugar Sports Drink, Orange, 20oz Bottles, 8 Pack, Electrolytes for Rehydration • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
Pepsi Cola Soda, 12 Fl Oz Cans (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
Royal Dansk Danish Cookies Tin, butter, 24 Ounce • Amazon Business $6.76 1 $6.76
Coke Zero Sugar Mini-Can 7.5oz • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98
Canada Dry Ginger Ale Soda, 12 fl oz cans, 12 pack • Amazon Business $4.55 1 $4.55

Materials cost

$631.58

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $44.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$715.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$126.28

Total project goal

$841.86

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