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Ms. Allen from Dorchester, MA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Our Students Are Hungry!!

Help me give my students snacks.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Allen's classroom raised $967

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The snacks we’re requesting will provide our students with the nourishment they need to maintain their energy and focus, leading to better engagement and academic performance throughout the school day.

Our goal is to ensure that every student has access to the food they need to stay focused in class, regardless of their financial situation, and to promote a healthy learning environment where no child is distracted by hunger.

What makes our students special is their resilience and determination; despite facing financial challenges, they are committed to their education and thrive when given the proper support and resources.

Project tagged as

Dorchester, MA
Grades 9-12
Health & Wellness
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Allen Boston Latin Academy Grades 9-12

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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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Dorchester, MA 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

999 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $34.97 4 $139.88

Kellogg's Breakfast Cereal, Kids Cereal, Family Breakfast, Variety Pack (48 Boxes) • Amazon Business $37.51 3 $112.53

Break Box Healthy Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 2 $76.42

Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $20.99 3 $62.97

Snack Box Pros Drink Mixes Snack Box, 50/Box (700-00165) • Quill.com $59.99 1 $59.99

Quaker Popped Rice Snacks Caramel Corn Crisps 0.91 oz. 60 Bags/Pack (QUA43381) • Staples $59.08 1 $59.08

Kar's Gluten Free Sweet N' Salty Snack Mix, 2 oz., 24 Bags/Pack (KAR08387) • Quill.com $27.99 2 $55.98

Slim Jim Original Snack-Sized Smoked Meat Stick 0.28 oz 120 Sticks/Box (61368) • Staples $50.50 1 $50.50

Ultimate Healthy Fitness Box - Protein & Healthy Granola Bars Sampler Snack Box (56 Count) - Care Package - Gift Pack - Variety of Fitness, Energy Bars and Protein Bars • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99

OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $21.72 2 $43.44

Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $19.96 2 $39.92

Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98

Materials cost			$779.68
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$11.70
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$821.38
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$144.95
Total project goal			$966.33
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$966.33
3 Donors			-$966.33
Donations toward project cost			-$821.38
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$144.95
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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This teacher needs your help!

Our Students Are Hungry!!

This project is fully funded

My Project

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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.

Equity Focus

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TEACHERS, FEELING INSPIRED?

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Where your donation goes

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DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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