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Ms. Gabriela Chenche from Alexandria VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snack Smart: Boosting Student Focus

Help me give my students snacks to keep them focused and motivated in class.

  • 11 donors
  • $227 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! 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

In the hustle and bustle of school life, keeping students focused and motivated is crucial for their success. One simple yet powerful solution is providing snacks that fuel their bodies and minds. Hungry students often find it challenging to concentrate in class, affecting their ability to learn and engage with the material. By offering snacks, we can bridge the gap and ensure that students have the energy they need to stay attentive, participate actively, and achieve their academic potential.

Unfortunately, many students in Title I schools face barriers to accessing proper nutrition.

This project aims to address this issue directly by provide snacks that will make a meaningful impact on students' lives. By supporting this initiative, donors contribute not only to the physical well-being of these students but also to the cultivation of an environment where learning is prioritized and every student has an equal opportunity to succeed. Together, we can create a positive and nourishing learning experience for all students, helping them stay focused, motivated, and ready to conquer the challenges of education.

Ms. Gabriela Chenche
Grades 9-12

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 2 $42.96
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.88 2 $25.76
M&M's Lovers Snack Size Variety Milk Chocolate Pieces 30.05 oz. 55 (MMM56025/51793) • Staples $19.10 1 $19.10
Snack Jar? Starlight Mints, 5 lbs. (MYS23909) • Quill.com $18.59 1 $18.59
Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks 32 oz. 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Staples $17.58 1 $17.58
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76

Materials cost

$160.12

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.40

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$192.52

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.97

Total project goal

$226.49

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $226.49

9 Donors

-$212.67

Donations toward project cost

-$188.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.40

match offer

-$5.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$4.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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 $0.00

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