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

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Snack Attack: Fueling Young Minds for Success!

Help me give my students snacks like granola bars, fruit, and other healthy options to help keep them energized and focused throughout the school day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garcia's classroom raised $175

This project is fully funded

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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

How the Specific Items Will Make a Difference in Their Learning:

The snacks will provide students with the energy they need to stay focused, alert, and engaged throughout the day.

Healthy options like granola bars and fruit will help prevent mid-day slumps and give students the mental fuel necessary for better concentration, creativity, and participation in classroom activities. When students are well-nourished, they can better focus on lessons and retain information.

Goals for This Project:

Our goal is to ensure every student has access to healthy snacks that will support their physical and cognitive development. We aim to create an environment where students can thrive academically without the distraction of hunger, which will help boost overall performance and participation in class. By meeting their nutritional needs, we hope to foster a positive, focused, and productive learning atmosphere.

What Makes My Students Special:

My students are bright, curious, and eager to learn. They come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives to the classroom. Despite any challenges they may face, they are resilient and demonstrate incredible creativity and problem-solving skills. By providing them with the right tools, including the nourishment they need, we can help them unlock their full potential and succeed in their educational journey.

Ms. Garcia Emiliano Zapata Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

Mission, 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

20 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
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 $35.97 1 $35.97
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48

Materials cost

$116.32

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$148.06

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.13

Total project goal

$174.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$174.19

3 Donors

-$174.19

Donations toward project cost

-$148.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.13

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$0.00

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