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Mrs. Carter from East Orange, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snack Boost

Help me give my students a snack boost throughout the long day with granola bars, water, chips and cookies.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Carter's classroom raised $505

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My Project

With colder weather and longer school days, many students find themselves needing an extra boost of energy to stay focused and engaged. By offering snacks, it helps to ensure that my students have access to satisfying options to keep them fueled throughout the day. Snacks not only provide the necessary energy to keep them focused and engaged, but they also contribute to their overall well- being and academic success.

By offering snacks, we can help prevent hunger, improve concentration, boost their mood, and enhance their ability to learn and participate actively in class.

Hunger can be a distraction and hinder the ability to concentrate and learn effectively. I kindly request your support in providing snacks for my students as it will undoubtedly contribute to their overall well being and academic success.

Project tagged as

East Orange, NJ
Grades 9-12
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
More than half of students from low‑income households

Mrs. Carter Cicely L Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts Grades 9-12

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

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

101 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Lay's Potato Chip Variety Pack, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $21.86 3 $65.58

MARS Chocolate Favorites Minis Size Candy Bars Assorted Variety Mix Bag 62.6 oz 205 Pieces (220-00016) • Staples $31.77 2 $63.54

Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $19.72 2 $39.44

Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 3 $35.94

Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (Pack of 54) • Amazon Business $16.19 2 $32.38

Takis Fuego Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $14.24 2 $28.48

Quaker Chewy Granola Bar Variety Pack 0.84 oz. 60 Bars/Box (220-00434) • Staples $27.77 1 $27.77

Inteplast Interplast Paper Bag, 6 Pound Capacity, Kraft, Pack of 500 • School Specialty $25.87 1 $25.87

True Clear� Purified Bottled Water, 8 fl oz. Bottles, 24/Carton (TC54595) • Quill.com $12.59 2 $25.18

Wrigley's Fun Size Candy Mix Assorted Flavors 22.7 oz. 80 Piece (WMW23534) • Staples $10.68 2 $21.36

Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98

Purell Antimicrobial Sanitizing Hand Wipe, Clear, Pack of 100 • School Specialty $11.02 1 $11.02

Materials cost			$389.54
Vendor shipping charges			$3.69
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.84
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$429.07
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$75.72
Total project goal			$504.79
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$504.79
2 Donors			-$504.79
Donations toward project cost			-$429.07
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$75.72
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Snack Boost

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