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

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Lunchboxes Are Essential.

Help me give my students lunch boxes to bring their own food from home that they enjoy.

  • $824 goal

This project expired on November 2, 2025.

This project expired on November 2, 2025.

My Project

Every year when it is time for lunch, I see countless plastic bags, or paper sacks full of their lunch. Sometimes they can have holes and break, or just be too full.

I am asking for donations to receive lunch boxes for a various amount of students.

This will allow for them to bring their favorite foods from home in a sanitary way. My students are given some supplies from my school due to other donations, but a lot of time, lunch boxes are forgotten about. My students are special because they come from various backgrounds. I love going in an seeing all the different kinds of food from different cultures.

Lunchboxes are important for students because they help ensure access to healthy, balanced meals that support focus and growth throughout the day. They promote independence, responsibility, and organization as students learn to pack and care for their own food. Lunchboxes are also cost-effective, environmentally friendly, and allow students to bring meals that reflect their personal preferences or cultural background. Plus, they provide a sense of comfort and consistency, helping students feel prepared and confident during the school day.

Ms. Labuda Dr Martha Mead Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

San Antonio, TX 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

23 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FlowFly Kids Lunch box Insulated Soft Bag Mini Cooler Back to School Thermal Meal Tote Kit for Girls, Boys, Astro&Rocket • Amazon Business $14.99 5 $74.95
FlowFly Kids Lunch box with buckle Insulated Cooler Back to School Thermal Meal Tote Kit for Girls, Boys (Rugby) • Amazon Business $14.59 5 $72.95
FlowFly Kids Lunch box Insulated Soft Bag Mini Cooler Back to School Thermal Meal Tote Kit for Girls, Boys,Blue Camo • Amazon Business $13.59 5 $67.95
FlowFly Kids Lunch box Insulated Soft Bag Mini Cooler Back to School Thermal Meal Tote Kit for Girls, Boys, Fighter • Amazon Business $12.99 5 $64.95
FlowFly Kids Lunch box Insulated Soft Bag Mini Cooler Back to School Thermal Meal Tote Kit for Girls, Boys, Digital • Amazon Business $12.99 5 $64.95
Kids Lunch Box Boys Girls Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag Reusable Lunch Tote Kit for School Travel (Y064 Rainbow) • Amazon Business $11.69 5 $58.45
Kids Lunch Box Boys Girls Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag Reusable Lunch Tote Kit for School Travel • Amazon Business $11.69 4 $46.76
CAMTOP Lunch Box Kids Insulated Lunch Bag Small Cooler Thermal Meal Thermal lunchbox for Girls Boys School Picnics • Amazon Business $11.69 4 $46.76
Kids Lunch Box Boys Girls Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag Reusable Lunch Tote Kit for School Travel (878 Galaxy-Purple) • Amazon Business $11.69 4 $46.76
CAMTOP Lunch Box Kids Insulated Lunch Bag Small Cooler Thermal Meal Thermal lunchbox for Girls Boys School Picnics • Amazon Business $9.69 4 $38.76
CAMTOP Lunch Box Kids Insulated Lunch Bag Small Cooler Thermal Meal Thermal lunchbox for Girls Boys School Picnics • Amazon Business $9.69 4 $38.76
Kids Lunch Box Boys Girls Insulated Lunch Cooler Bag Reusable Lunch Tote Kit for School Travel (094 Tie Dye) • Amazon Business $9.49 4 $37.96

Materials cost

$659.96

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$699.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.50

Total project goal

$823.36

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