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Ms. Barrera from Phoenix, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snack Boost: Empowering Students One Bite at a Time

Help me give my students snacks and snack organizer to keep their bellies full

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Barrera's classroom raised $755

This project is fully funded

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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

Introducing snack donations to our classroom not only aids in improving focus on schoolwork but also addresses the nutritional needs of low-income students. For many students coming from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, accessing regular meals can be a challenge. As a result, hunger often becomes a barrier to effective learning, hindering their ability to concentrate and engage in class activities. By providing snacks, we offer a practical solution to this issue, ensuring that all students, regardless of their economic circumstances, have access to essential nourishment throughout the school day.

When students know that their basic needs are being met, they can focus more effectively on their studies, leading to improved academic performance and overall well-being.

By fostering a supportive and inclusive environment through snack donations, we not only nourish their bodies but also uplift their spirits, empowering them to succeed academically and beyond. I'm asking for various snacks my students have shared an interest in as well as cart to organize the snacks for them. Ultimately, these snack donations contribute to creating a conducive learning environment where students can fully immerse themselves in their studies, fostering academic success and personal growth

Ms. Barrera Cesar Leadership Academy Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Phoenix, AZ View local requests

More than three‑quarters of 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

30 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ytaoka 10 Drawers Rolling Storage Cart, Plastic Drawer Cart with Metal Frame, Multipurpose Art Craft Cart Organizer with Wheels, Utility Cart with Drawers for Home, Office, School, Multicolor • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Lance Assorted Flavored Variety Pack Snack Cracker, 1.4 oz, Peanut, Vanilla Cream, Butter, Honey, Pack of 24 • School Specialty $25.94 3 $77.82
Kraft Easy Mac & Cheese Noodles 2.05 oz. Cups 10/Carton (GEN01641) • Staples $23.16 3 $69.48
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $20.99 3 $62.97
Kar's Gluten Free Sweet N' Salty Snack Mix, 2 oz., 24 Bags/Pack (KAR08387) • Quill.com $27.99 2 $55.98
Nutri-Grain Breakfast Bar Variety Pack 1.3 oz. 48 Bars/Box (KEE05872) • Staples $45.15 1 $45.15
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 2 $42.96
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $19.72 2 $39.44
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 2 $25.78
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.88 2 $25.76
Snack Pack Chocolate and Vanilla Flavored Pudding Cups Family Pack, 12 Count Pudding Cups • Amazon Business $3.27 3 $9.81

Materials cost

$555.14

Vendor shipping charges

 $7.78

Sales tax

 $39.69

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.33

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$640.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.11

Total project goal

$754.05

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $754.05

7 Donors

-$374.81

Donations toward project cost

-$322.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.47

match offer

-$374.82

Match offer toward project cost

-$318.60

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$56.22

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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