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Mr. Holmes from Bronx, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Quench Our Thirst

Help me give my students snacks and water to enhance academic and physical success at home and school.

  • $482 goal

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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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Students

“We know that equality of individual ability has never existed and never will, but we do insist that equality of opportunity still must be sought."

As a result of the challenges that arose out of this ongoing pandemic and most recently racial justice, we have discovered new ways to engage, connect and support each other.

As I listen to these stories, I am constantly amazed by the respect my students give each other, and I see that respect growing each day as they learn together! Many of my students are English language learners and students who receive special education services. In addition, 90 percent of the students in my school are eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast and lunch.

Some of my students live in unstable housing conditions in the South Bronx, but often still manage to come to school. These scholars are so motivated and eager to learn. Despite their circumstances, they are in school every day ready to take on the challenges. While they are in school, would like to ensure my student's basic needs are met.

My Project

It's not just the poorest families experiencing hunger now. This is a difficult time in our country for many people. The recent confluence of events has brought to the forefront, more than ever before, the inequities that we face in our society. The response to COVID-19 has impacted all of us in unprecedented ways. Among the drastic changes that have taken place, school closures have brought many uncertainties and concerns for our community. This pandemic did not affect all Americans equally. The coronavirus has spread through urban areas like the Bronx faster than rural areas and has disproportionately affected African-American and Hispanic communities. Hunger has increased most for black and brown families. I know from experience that a hungry child is not a happy child.

Hunger can lead to an inability to focus as well as behavioral outbursts.

My students will benefit from snacks and water to meet their basic needs.

The time to act is now to strengthen our communities, and we have a unique opportunity to make these changes.

Mr. Holmes East Bronx Academy for Future Grades 6-8

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Essentia Bottled Water, 20 Ounce, 24-Pack, Ionized Alkaline Water; 99.9% Pure, Infused with Electrolytes, 9.5 pH or Higher with a Clean, Smooth Taste • Amazon Business $30.96 3 $92.88
Essentia Bottled Water, 20 Ounce, 24-Pack, Ionized Alkaline Water; 99.9% Pure, Infused with Electrolytes, 9.5 pH or Higher with a Clean, Smooth Taste • Amazon Business $30.96 2 $61.92
Sparkling Ice, Classic Lemonade Sparkling Water, Zero Sugar Flavored Water, with Vitamins and Antioxidants, Low Calorie Beverage, 17 oz Bottles (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $10.99 4 $43.96
Sparkling Ice, Coconut Pineapple Sparkling Water, Zero Sugar Flavored Water, with Vitamins and Antioxidants, Low Calorie Beverage, 17 fl oz Bottles (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $10.68 4 $42.72
Nature's Valley granola bars, Crunchy Oats N Honey, 60 Count • Amazon Business $18.96 2 $37.92
Sparkling Ice, Black Cherry Sparkling Water, Zero Sugar Flavored Water, with Vitamins and Antioxidants, Low Calorie Beverage, 17 fl oz Bottles (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $11.28 3 $33.84
Cheez-It Baked Snack Cheese Crackers, Original, School Lunch Snacks, 1 oz Bag (40 Bags) • Amazon Business $15.28 2 $30.56
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.48 4 $29.92

Materials cost

$373.72

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$409.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$72.23

Total project goal

$481.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $481.56

2 Donors

-$240.77

Donations toward project cost

-$204.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.11

match offer

-$240.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$204.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.12

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