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Ms. Melanie from Trenton, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snack Shack

Help me give my students snacks so they can stay focused and energized throughout the day without the distraction of hunger.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Melanie's classroom raised $489

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

My ninth-grade students are bright, hardworking, and eager to learn, but hunger can be a major distraction during the school day. Many of them come to class without a full meal or go long hours between breakfast and lunch, making it difficult to concentrate and stay engaged. I want to ensure that my students have the fuel they need to stay focused and succeed by providing a variety of snacks such as granola bars, fruit snacks, crackers, and other nutritious options.

Having access to snacks will help students stay attentive and engaged in their learning, reduce distractions caused by hunger, and show them that their well-being is valued and supported.

My goal is to create a classroom environment where every student can learn without the barrier of hunger. Providing snacks will not only help them academically but also foster a sense of care and encouragement.

My students are determined, resilient, and full of potential. They work hard every day, striving to do their best, and they deserve every opportunity to succeed. A small act—like having a snack when they need it—can make a big difference in their confidence, focus, and overall well-being. With your support, we can ensure that no student has to struggle with hunger while trying to learn. Thank you for helping my students stay nourished, focused, and ready to achieve their goals!

Ms. Melanie Trenton Ninth Grade Academy Grades 9-12

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.

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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

900 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snacks PK 50 • Grainger $38.64 2 $77.28
10oz Popcorn Machine Popcorn Packets - All-in-One Movie Theater Style Popcorn Kernels, Salt, and Oil Packs by Great Northern Popcorn (24 Case) • Amazon Business $47.99 1 $47.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 2 $45.16
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 2 $42.96
TOOTSIE FROOTIES Taffy Candy 2 LB (10 Assorted Mix Flavors) - Tootie Rolls Bulk Bag, Individually Wrapped, Fruit Chews, Peanut and Gluten Free, Chewy Candy Bulk Bag by YummyLand 32 oz (290 pieces) • Amazon Business $17.80 2 $35.60
Airheads Variety Chewy Candy 49.5 oz. 90 Bars/Box (220-00705) • Staples $35.34 1 $35.34
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 2 $28.76
Charms Blow Pop Lollipops Assorted Flavors 65 oz. 100 Pieces (CRM3869) • Staples $26.14 1 $26.14
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 2 $23.98
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 2 $16.74

Materials cost

$379.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$415.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$73.35

Total project goal

$489.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$489.00

2 Donors

-$334.00

Donations toward project cost

-$283.90

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.10

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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$0.00

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