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

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Snack Boost: Fueling Minds, Nourishing Success

Help me give my students nourishing snacks so that they can reach success.

  • $338 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

We hope that you will help our Pre-K classroom, we strive to create a nurturing and inspiring environment for our young learners. However, we need your help to make snack time truly special. By supporting us with snack time donations, you'll not only contribute to their physical well-being but also play a vital role in their educational journey.

Fostering Healthy Habits: Snack time is an essential part of our daily routine, where we have the opportunity to instill healthy eating habits in our little ones.

By providing nutritious snacks, we can teach them about balanced diets, the importance of fruits and vegetables, and the benefits of making healthy choices. Your donations will enable us to expose them to a variety of snacks, making snack time a valuable learning experience.

Enhancing Focus and Concentration: At this age, concentration can be a challenge for our young students. By offering them nutritious snacks during snack time, we can help boost their energy levels, ensuring they have the stamina and focus to actively participate in class activities.

Fostering a Sense of Community: Snack time is not just about nourishment; it's also an opportunity for our students to come together, share, and develop social skills. By donating snacks, you'll be fostering a sense of community within our classroom. Students will learn the importance of sharing, taking turns, and appreciating the generosity of others.

Creating a Positive Learning Environment: When our students have access to snacks, they feel valued and cared for, creating a positive atmosphere for learning.

Ms. Forward Travis Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

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.

More about Ms. Forward

Port Arthur, TX 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 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Apple & Eve Juice Variety Pack No Sugar Added 6.75 oz. 36/Pack (900-00051) • Staples $28.55 2 $57.10
Hunt's Snack Pack Vanilla Pudding 3.5 oz. 48/Carton (HUN55419) • Staples $36.83 1 $36.83
JOLLY RANCHER, KIT KAT and REESE'S Assorted Flavored Snack Size, Candy Party Pack, 34.19 oz (HEC93942) • Quill.com $31.99 1 $31.99
Pop-Tarts Baked Pastry Bites, Kids Snacks, School Lunch, Variety Pack (3 Boxes, 30 Pouches) • Amazon Business $26.46 1 $26.46
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
Black Forest Juicy Burst Low Fat Mixed Fruit Snacks 32 oz 40 Packs/Box (FER47149) • Staples $18.71 1 $18.71
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $14.48 1 $14.48
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Goldfish Crackers Say Cheeeese Variety Pack with Cheddar, Pizza and Parmesan, Snack Packs, 20 Ct • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76

Materials cost

$252.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$286.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$50.60

Total project goal

$337.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$337.34

5 Donors

-$231.16

Donations toward project cost

-$196.49

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.67

match offer

-$106.18

Match offer toward project cost

-$90.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.93

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$0.00

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