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Mr. Gray 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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School Culture and Nutrition

Help me give my students the drive needed to make it through each day with knowledge in their heads, and food in their stomachs. Many times, my students are disgruntled because they are hungry. Please help us.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Gray's classroom raised $512

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

Incorporating snacks and cultural decorations into the learning environment can enhance student engagement, participation, and understanding in several ways:

1.

Enhancing Engagement & Motivation

Providing snacks can keep students energized and focused, reducing distractions caused by hunger.

Themed snacks related to cultural lessons make learning more interactive and memorable.

2. Supporting Cultural Awareness & Inclusivity

Decorations representing different cultures help create an immersive learning experience.

Visual and sensory exposure to cultural elements fosters appreciation for diversity and inclusivity.

3. Strengthening Retention & Understanding

Associating lessons with sensory experiences (taste, sight, and touch) enhances memory retention. Seeing and experiencing cultural symbols reinforces the relevance of what students are learning.

Our goal is to build a sense of community allowing students to reflect on similarities and differences between cultures.

Our students are quite special for numerous reasons. They are curious and eager to explore. At this age, students are naturally curious and excited to explore new ideas, cultures, and experiences. They enjoy hands-on, interactive learning, making activities like field trips and potlucks especially impactful.

1. Developing Independence and Critical Thinking

They are beginning to think more critically about the world around them.

Cultural experiences help them build connections between history, geography, and personal identity.

2. Social and Community-Oriented

Relationships with peers are important at this stage.

Events like a potluck or field trip strengthen friendships and build a sense of belonging.

3. Creative and Expressive

They are learning to express themselves in new ways—through writing, discussion, art, and storytelling. Cultural activities give them a platform to celebrate their backgrounds and appreciate others’.

4. Open-Minded and Adaptive

They are still shaping their world views and are open to new perspectives.

Engaging them in diverse cultural experiences fosters empathy and inclusivity.

Mr. Gray KIPP Mosaic Academy School 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

800 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ultimate Healthy Office Bars (60 count), Snacks & Nuts Bulk Variety Pack - Travel Snack Box - Military Care Package, Variety Gift Pack for Office, Military, Travel, Students, Final Exams, Outdoor, • Amazon Business $49.39 2 $98.78
Assorted Candy Box - Gift Basket Snack Box Variety Pack - Food Gift Baskets for Women and Men - easter , Birthday Box, Movie Night, Inmate Care Packages - Snack Boxes for Adults and Kids - Crave Box Care Package, 41 pcs • Amazon Business $38.95 2 $77.90
Deekin 300 Pcs Black History Month Rubber Bracelets Juneteenth Freedom Day Silicone Bracelets Juneteenth Party Supplies Elastic Silicone Wristband Black History Month Decorations for Adults Favors • Amazon Business $65.99 1 $65.99
Halloween,Holiday Bulk Ulitmate Chocolate Classic MARS Candy Snack Bars 3.5 Lbs Individually Wrapped Mini Fun Size Candies Variety Bulk Mix (56 Oz) Made In America (USA) • Amazon Business $28.70 2 $57.40
Bulk Assorted Fruit Candy - Starburst, Skittles, Swedish Fish, Air Heads, Jolly Rancher, Sour Punch, Sour Patch Kids, Gold-Bears Gummi Bears & Twizzlers, Candy's, Pops, Dots, (32 Oz Variety Pack) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
150 Pcs Mexican Fiesta Rubber Bracelets Cinco De Mayo Silicone Wristbands Fiesta Party Mexican Bracelets Cactus Maracas Stretch Wristband for Adults Birthday Party Favors Goodie Bag Stuffers • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
72.18 ft Black History Month Bulletin Board Border Rolled Black History Straight Border Trim Black History Month Decorations for Bulletin Board February Black Pride Classroom Chalkboard Wall Decor • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
91 Pcs Black History Month Decorations for Classroom Bulletin Board Decorations Bulletin Board Cutouts Sets Wall Diversity Poster African American Celebration Bulletins for Kids Educational Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
BXawi 82Pcs Cinco De Mayo Bulletin Board Decoration Set Mexican Fiesta Papel Picado Banner Trim Borders Mexico Taco Llama Cactus Cutouts for Classroom Home School Mexican Fiesta Party Decor Supplies • Amazon Business $9.79 1 $9.79
Black History Month Backdrop, 71"X43" Black History Month Banner Black History Month Bulletin Board Decorations for Classroom African American Celebration Decoration and Supplies • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$398.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.98

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$434.79

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.73

Total project goal

$511.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $511.52

3 Donors

-$255.76

Donations toward project cost

-$217.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.36

match offer

-$255.75

Match offer toward project cost

-$217.39

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.36

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