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Mrs. Dicus from Cadet, MO is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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More Gains, Fewer Hunger Pains

Help me give my students Gatorade, Pop-Tarts, beef sticks, and more to curb their hunger and help them focus on learning!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Dicus's classroom raised $247

This project is fully funded

My Students

I provide special education services to children who have the most significant disabilities. My students are fourth- and fifth-grade boys and girls. Many of my students also live in extreme poverty. When they are at school, they deserve snacks to keep their bellies full and minds engaged!

My students are some of the most amazing people I have ever met.

They fight for every victory and deserve every opportunity to be successful. Please help us out!

My Project

Many of my students are from struggling homes. My students complain of hunger and want snacks before and after lunch. This project will allow them to receive snacks without any prerequisites attached to them. Free food, for hungry kiddos! This would mean the world to them and help everyone's day go smoother.

My students are fighting for gains, but worrying over their hunger pains!

Giving my students daily snacks will allow them to more easily focus on what is being taught in class. They will be able to more easily engage in active learning and be present for the tasks at hand.

Mrs. Dicus Kingston 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.

Cadet, MO View local requests

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

16 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gatorade, Thirst Quencher Variety Pack, Lime Cucumber, 12 Fl Oz, 24 Count • Amazon Business $14.99 4 $59.96
Pop-Tarts, Breakfast Toaster Pastries, Variety Pack, 6.349lb Case (30 Count) • Amazon Business $18.99 2 $37.98
Jack Link's Beef Sticks, (9) Original, (7) Teriyaki, (4) Wild Heat, Protein Snack, No Added MSG, 0.92 Oz, 20 Count • Amazon Business $16.59 2 $33.18
Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels Variety Pack, 4 Flavors, 36 Individual Snack Bags • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
Frito-Lay Snacks Variety Pack 35, Classic Mix, 1 Count • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Lay's Classic Potato Chips, 1 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$176.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.65

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$209.53

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.98

Total project goal

$246.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $246.51

1 Donor

-$220.56

Donations toward project cost

-$209.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.03

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.95

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 $0.00

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