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Mrs. McGowan from Laurel, MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nourishing Newcomer Learners: Bridging Opportunities Through Education and Snacks

Help me give my students snacks to help them stay focused on learning at school.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McGowan's classroom raised $195

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 Project

Having snacks available for kindergarten newcomer students can greatly support their learning and adjustment to the school environment in several ways. Firstly, snacks provide essential nourishment that helps sustain their energy levels throughout the day, enabling them to focus and participate actively in classroom activities. For many newcomer students who may come from diverse cultural backgrounds, having familiar and comforting snacks can create a sense of security and familiarity in an unfamiliar setting, helping to ease any feelings of homesickness or anxiety. Moreover, sharing snacks can foster social interaction and communication among students, encouraging them to bond with their peers and develop friendships. Additionally, it's important to recognize that many newcomer students may have less access to food and are often hungry. Providing snacks ensures that all students have their basic needs met, promoting equity and inclusivity in our classroom environment. By ensuring that snacks are readily available, we can create a supportive and inclusive learning environment where all students feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Mrs. McGowan Oaklands Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Laurel, MD View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

30 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Handi-Snacks RITZ Crackers 'N Cheesy Dip Snack Packs, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.99 2 $23.98
Nutella & GO! Bulk 24 Pack, Hazelnut And Cocoa Spread With Breadsticks, Snack Cups, 1.8 Oz Each • Amazon Business $22.47 1 $22.47
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $10.18 2 $20.36
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Cheddar Crackers, 1.5 oz. Snack Packs, 30 Count • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Handi-Snacks OREO Cookie Sticks 'N Creme Dip Snack Packs, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.48 1 $9.48
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Perfect for School Lunches, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48

Materials cost

$126.22

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$7.57

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$165.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$29.24

Total project goal

$194.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$194.92

2 Donors

-$97.46

Donations toward project cost

-$82.84

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.62

match offer

-$97.46

Match offer toward project cost

-$82.84

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.62

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$0.00

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