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

I Can't Learn With An Empty Stomach

My students need healthy snacks such as goldfish crackers, dried fruit and rice crispy treats.

  • $285 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

I teach at a Title I school in East San Jose. A majority of my students are first-generation Americans with hardworking immigrant parents. Seventy percent of the students at my school are receiving free or reduced-priced lunch.

I teach a wonderful group of Kindergarten students.

My students are hard working and enthusiastic learners. They are easily motivated and enjoy attending school every day. They are always excited to try and learn new concepts. My students inspire me every day to be a better teacher.

My Project

One of the most common complaints that I hear from my Kindergarten students during recess and class time are "I'm hungry" and "Can I have a snack?". These complaints inspired me to write this proposal. I teach at a Title 1 school, which serves low-income families. A majority of my students receive free or reduced-price lunch. Many of my students depend on our school for a complete breakfast and lunch but they are always complaining about hunger. It just breaks my heart.

I am requesting healthy snacks such as goldfish crackers, trail mixes, fruit snacks, and granola bars so that they could be passed out during recess and snack time.

I also keep a small group of students for extra help. At the end of the day, they need healthy snacks to help them concentrate and focus. These items will provide my students with the essential nutrients to learn and grow.

Ms. Duong
Grades PreK-2

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Annie's Organic Friends Bunny Honey Chocolate & Chocolate Chip Baked Graham Snacks Box, 12 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $29.26 1 $29.26
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Variety Pack Bold Mix, (Box of 30 bags) • Amazon Business $10.38 2 $20.76
Snack Chest Care Package (40 Count) Variety Snacks Gift Box - College Students, Military, Work or Home - Over 3 Pounds of Chips Cookies & Candy! • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Variety Pack Classic Mix, (Box of 30 bags) • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96
Crispy Green 100% All Natural Freeze-Dried Fruits, Fruit Variety Pack, 0.36 Ounce (16 Count) • Amazon Business $17.05 1 $17.05
Rice Krispies Treats Variety Pack, 40 Count • Amazon Business $8.29 2 $16.58
Healthy Premium Assorted Nuts and Fruits Snack Mix Sampler Variety Pack, Good for the Heart (12 Count) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Keebler Cookies and Cheez-It Crackers Snack Packs Variety Pack, 20 Count (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $6.72 2 $13.44
Austin Cookies and Crackers Variety Snack Packs, 45 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Stretch Island Fruit Leather Variety Pack 48-Count, 0.5-Ounce Package • Amazon Business $11.63 1 $11.63
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats, Original Mini Squares Snack Bars, 0.39 Ounce Package (Pack of 50) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
WELCH'S Mixed Fruit Snacks, 0.9 Ounce, 40 Count • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98

Materials cost

$191.62

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$17.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$242.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$42.71

Total project goal

$284.73

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$284.73

9 Donors

-$280.32

Donations toward project cost

-$242.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.30

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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$0.00

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