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Mrs. Johnston from Mobile, AL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Meeting Basic Needs First (Part 2)

Help me give my students non-perishable food items to help combat food insecurity.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Johnston's classroom raised $425

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My Project

This year, as I've gotten to know my students, I've also taken some time to get to know their parents on a more personal level as well. I feel that it is important to develop good relationships with parents to promote parent involvement and set our students up for the most success. My school is in a low-income area and all students receive free breakfast and lunch daily.

As I've gotten to know some of the parents, I've learned that a lot of them are really struggling.

Some of them are especially struggling with food insecurity.

Some of the parents work multiple jobs to make ends meet. Others are caring for their own children, plus other family members/children and are unable to work because of their caregiving commitments.

I've learned that some of my students and their families struggle to purchase some of their basic necessities, like food and toileting supplies. Some of them have even had to make choices between food and other necessities.

I would like to be able to provide my students with some non-perishable food items to take home. Food insecurity is a huge issue, and no child should go hungry.

Providing them with non-perishable items like canned goods, microwave meals, instant sides, snacks and breakfast items would be a great way to ensure that my students have things to eat when they are away from school.

I know that my students' basic needs must be met first for them to be able to come to school and learn and grow.

Project tagged as

Mobile, AL
Grades PreK-2
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Johnston E.R. Dickson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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More than 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

HORMEL COMPLEATS 7.5 oz Variety Pack (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $12.38 3 $37.14

Frito Lay Variety Pack, Party Mix, 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $23.29 1 $23.29

OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58

Kraft Easy Mac Original Macaroni & Cheese Microwavable Dinner (18 ct Packets)(Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99

Smucker's Squeeze Grape Jelly & Strawberry Fruit Spread, 20 oz bottles • Amazon Business $12.69 1 $12.69

Mott's No Sugar Added Applesauce Variety Pack, 3.2 Oz Clear Pouches, 20 pack • Amazon Business $11.42 1 $11.42

Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Snacks Variety Pack, 16 ct • Amazon Business $5.68 2 $11.36

Betty Crocker Triple Berry Muffin Mix, 6.5 oz. (Pack of 9) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99

Mahatma Extra-Long-Grain Rice 10-Pound Bag, Gluten-Free and Non-GMO White Rice • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19

Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 27.3 oz carton, 2 CT box • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19

Barilla Penne Pasta & Spaghetti Pasta Variety Pack, 16 oz. Boxes (Pack of 8) - Non-GMO Pasta Made with Durum Wheat Semolina - Kosher Certified Pasta • Amazon Business $10.18 1 $10.18

Velveeta Skillets Chicken Alfredo One Pan Dinner Kit, 12.5 oz Box • Amazon Business $3.38 3 $10.14

Betty Crocker Butter & Herb Mashed Potatoes, 4 ounces (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $9.49 1 $9.49

Jif Creamy Peanut Butter, 16 Ounces (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $9.36 1 $9.36

Honey Maid Fresh Stacks Graham Crackers, 12.2 oz (6 Stacks) • Amazon Business $4.68 2 $9.36

Old El Paso Stand 'N Stuff Shells and Tortilla Bowls, Hard & Soft Taco Dinner Kit, 9.4 oz. • Amazon Business $4.60 2 $9.20

Post Fruity Pebbles, 15 Ounce • Amazon Business $4.08 2 $8.16

Del Monte No Sugar Added Variety Fruit Cups (Peaches, Pears, Mandarin Oranges), 4 Ounce (Pack of 12) 2002456 • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Maruchan Ramen Chicken, 3 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $6.56 1 $6.56

Amazon Brand - Happy Belly 100% Apple Juice, 64 Fl Oz Bottle • Amazon Business $2.98 2 $5.96

Pillsbury Mini Soft Baked Cookies, Chocolate Chip, Snack Bags, 12 ct • Amazon Business $5.88 1 $5.88

Keebler On-The-Go Fudge Stripes Cookies, 12 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $5.78 1 $5.78

Del Monte Cut Blue Lake Green Beans With No Added Salt 4-14.5 Oz. Can, 14.5 Oz • Amazon Business $5.28 1 $5.28

Del Monte Fresh Cut Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn With No Added Salt 4-15.25 Oz. Can, 15.25 Oz • Amazon Business $5.28 1 $5.28

CONTADINA Tomato Sauce, 4 Pack, 15 oz Cans • Amazon Business $4.32 1 $4.32

Chef Boyardee Beef Ravioli, 15 oz, 4 Pack • Amazon Business $4.28 1 $4.28

SpaghettiOs Canned Pasta with Meatballs, 15.6 oz Can • Amazon Business $1.00 4 $4.00

HORMEL Chili Chunky Beef Chili with Beans, No Artificial Ingredients, 15 Oz • Amazon Business $1.98 2 $3.96

Campbell's Condensed Chicken Noodle Soup, 10.75 Ounce Can (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $3.92 1 $3.92

Sunbelt Bakery Oats & Honey Chewy Granola Bars, 15-1.0 OZ Bars (1 Box) • Amazon Business $3.79 1 $3.79

Materials cost			$301.72
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$24.59
3rd party payment processing fee			$4.53
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$360.84
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$63.68
Total project goal			$424.52
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$424.52
5 Donors			-$140.45
Donations toward project cost			-$122.08
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$18.37
match offer			-$280.89
Match offer toward project cost			-$238.76
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$42.13
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$3.17
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Meeting Basic Needs First (Part 2)

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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