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Ms. Smith from Laveen, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Love in a Big World

Help me give my students snacks and drinks in a safe, inclusive space for students to feel supported, fostering connection, nourishment, and meaningful relationships.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Smith's classroom raised $181

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

We invite you to continue supporting our “Love in a Big World” initiative, which provides snacks, water, and Gatorade mix to students who may not otherwise have access to these essential items. This program creates a welcoming space where all students are encouraged to come, grab a snack, and engage in meaningful conversations. Whether they’re starting or ending their day, students can stop by, have a drink, and feel supported.

Our mission goes beyond offering food; it’s about fostering healthy relationships with students.

Here, every individual is seen, acknowledged, and valued. This space offers more than just nutrition—it provides a safe, inclusive environment where students can address their food insecurities or simply grab a snack for the road. Together, we are building a community that ensures no student feels left out or unseen.

Your continued support is vital to making this possible. Let’s keep growing this place of care, connection, and nourishment for all. Thank you for helping us create a better future, one snack at a time.

Ms. Smith Cesar Chavez High School Grades 9-12

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Laveen, AZ View local requests

Half 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

300 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 2 $25.78
Chewy Dipps Chocolate Chip 24ct • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $23.35 1 $23.35
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder Sticks, 3 Flavor Variety Pack, (30 Pack) • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Pure Life, Purified Water, 8 Fl Oz, Plastic Bottled Water, 24 Pack • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96

Materials cost

$113.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $8.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$153.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.07

Total project goal

$180.44

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $180.44

2 Donors

-$168.08

Donations toward project cost

-$153.37

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.71

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$12.36

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 $0.00

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