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Ms. BENITEZ from Houston, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Recognizing Student Excellence With a Snack Celebration

Help me give my students a variety of snacks and treats for EOY.

  • $240 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

My Project

As we close another school year filled with hard work, growth, and achievement, we want to recognize and reward the incredible efforts of our students. They've shown resilience, dedication, and a strong commitment to learning — and now it's time to celebrate their success!

I am reaching out to request your support in making the school year end extra special, which will be on the 4th of June, 2025.

The goal is to provide a variety of snacks and treats as fun, well-deserved prizes for our students who have gone above and beyond throughout the year. These snacks aren't just goodies — they're tokens of appreciation, moments of joy, and a way to make our students feel seen and valued.

By donating snacks or funds toward this celebration, you’ll be contributing directly to a positive memory in a student’s life — one that reinforces the value of hard work, community support, and kindness.

Your donation matters because it acknowledges student achievements in a meaningful and tangible way. It also promotes a culture of encouragement and motivation. And most importantly, it shows our young learners that their community is cheering them on.

No donation is too small — every bag of chips, granola bar, or juice box helps build a joyful experience our students will remember.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to support our future leaders. Together, we can end the school year on a high note — one snack at a time!

Ms. BENITEZ Baylor College of Medicine Academy Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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.

Houston, TX 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

105 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
CRAVEBOX Snack Box Variety Pack Care Package (80 Count) Valentines Day Treats Gift Basket Boxes Adults Kids Grandkids Guys Women Men Boyfriend Birthday Cookies Chips Mix College Office Back to School • Amazon Business $50.44 2 $100.88
Assorted Classic Candy - Huge PARTY MIX Bulk BOX! 11.25 lbs / 180 oz Classic Individually Wrapped Candies of All Time America's Most Favorite Assorted Candies over 430 pieces • Amazon Business $69.87 1 $69.87

Materials cost

$170.75

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$203.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.88

Total project goal

$239.19

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