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Mrs. Wilson from Memphis, TN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Pantry of Compassion: Nourishing Hearts and Minds

Help me give my students an opportunity to show compassion to other students through our food pantry.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Wilson's classroom raised $283

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In our school, many students face food insecurity, yet this reality often goes unseen by their peers. Through our Pantry of Compassion initiative, students will engage in reflective discussions, empathy-building activities, and storytelling exercises that illuminate the lived experiences of classmates who rely on the school pantry. We’ll use literature, journaling, and role-play to help students imagine what it feels like to come to school hungry, to worry about meals over the weekend, or to feel embarrassed asking for help. By hearing real stories and participating in guided empathy circles, students will begin to understand hunger not as a statistic, but as a deeply human experience affecting those around them.

Students will take an active role in organizing and sustaining our school pantry.

They’ll plan donation drives, create welcoming signage, and assemble care packages with thoughtful touches like handwritten notes of encouragement. By contributing their time, creativity, and compassion, students will see how small acts—like packing a snack bag or writing a kind message—can make a big difference in someone’s day. This hands-on service learning will empower them to be agents of care and change. We’ll measure growth in compassion through a combination of reflective writing, peer feedback, and community impact. Students will keep compassion journals where they document their thoughts, feelings, and insights throughout the project. We’ll conduct pre- and post-project surveys to assess changes in empathy, understanding, and willingness to help others. Additionally, students will participate in a final showcase where they present what compassion means to them—through art, writing, or spoken word—and share how the pantry project has shaped their perspective. Success will be evident not only in their words, but in their actions and the supportive culture they help foster.

My students are requesting Hormel complete meals, protein like tuna, pasta sauce, fruit bars, and noodles.

Project tagged as

Memphis, TN
Grades 3-5
Social Emotional Learning
The Compassion Project 2025
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Wilson Winchester Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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

HBCU Alum 355 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

StarKist Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 5 oz (48 Pack) Canned Tuna Fish, Wild Caught, Gluten Free, Ready to Eat, Perfect for Salads, Keto Meals and Snacks, with 20g Protein & 90 Calories Per Serving • Amazon Business $39.12 1 $39.12

Hunt's Meat Pasta Sauce, 24 oz • Amazon Business $1.47 20 $29.40

Cardinal Economy 3-Ring Binders, 1", Round Rings, Holds 225 Sheets, Clearvue Presentation View, Non-Stick, Black, Carton of 12 • Amazon Business $26.21 1 $26.21

Knorr Pasta Sides 12 count Cheddar Broccoli for delicious, rich meal starter, pasta side or one skillet meal 7 minute preparation easy pasta dishes 4.3 oz • Amazon Business $12.00 2 $24.00

HORMEL COMPLEATS Meatloaf & Gravy With Mashed Potatoes Microwave Tray, 9 oz. (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $10.25 2 $20.50

Maruchan Instant Lunch Chicken Flavor, 2.25 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $6.24 3 $18.72

Amazon Grocery, Maple & Brown Sugar Instant Oatmeal, 15.1 Oz, 10 Ct (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $1.81 10 $18.10

Amazon Grocery, Fruit & Grain Cereal Bars, Strawberry, 10.4 Oz, 8 Ct (Previously Happy Belly, Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $1.79 10 $17.90

Amazon Grocery, Canned Whole Kernel Corn, 15.25 Oz (Previously Amazon Fresh, Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $0.88 15 $13.20

Materials cost			$207.15
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.11
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$240.26
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$42.40
Total project goal			$282.66
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$282.66
2 Donors			-$134.27
Donations toward project cost			-$126.13
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$8.14
match offer			-$134.27
Match offer toward project cost			-$114.13
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$20.14
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$14.12
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Pantry of Compassion: Nourishing Hearts and Minds

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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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