Help me give my students snacks to be ready for the colder weather.
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. R.'s classroom raised $170
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
Providing snacks in classrooms can significantly enhance students' academic performance, overall health, and emotional well-being. Young learners are constantly growing, and their brains require a steady supply of energy to focus, retain information, and engage in the learning process. Snacks can be a simple yet effective solution to support their nutritional and educational needs.
Children's attention spans are closely tied to their physical well-being.
Long stretches without food can lead to hunger, which disrupts focus, causes irritability, and diminishes participation. Offering healthy snacks like fruits, nuts, or granola bars can help maintain their energy levels and attention throughout the school day. This is particularly crucial for children from food-insecure households who might arrive at school hungry. For these students, snacks provide an essential source of nourishment, leveling the playing field so that hunger does not hinder their academic performance.
In addition to physical benefits, snacks can foster a more inclusive and nurturing classroom environment. Sharing snacks during a designated break can build a sense of community among students, encouraging positive social interactions and reducing anxiety. A snack break also offers an opportunity for students to recharge and refocus, making transitions between lessons smoother and more productive.
Teachers also benefit from having snacks available in the classroom. Students who are well-fed are less likely to display disruptive behavior, allowing teachers to spend more time on instruction rather than managing distractions.
By providing snacks in classrooms, schools can support students’ physical health, mental focus, and emotional well-being, all of which contribute to a thriving learning environment. Ensuring children have access to nutritious snacks is an investment in their academic success and overall development.
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
Crackers Variety Pack Individually Wrapped Assortment Including Crackers and Cheese Snack Pack, Crackers with Peanut Butter, Lance, Goldfish, Ritz, Austin, Cheez-Its and More Bulk (40 Count)
• Amazon Business
$41.99
1
$41.99
Nuts Snack Packs - Mixed Nuts and Trail Mix Individual Packs - Healthy Snacks Care Package (28 Count)
• Amazon Business
$38.99
1
$38.99
OREO Mini Cookies, Mini CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, RITZ Bits Cheese Crackers, Nutter Butter Bites & Wheat Thins Crackers, Nabisco Cookie & Cracker Variety Pack, 50 Snack Packs
• Amazon Business
$23.83
1
$23.83
Materials cost
$104.81
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$7.49
3rd party payment processing fee
$1.57
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$143.87
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$25.39
Total project goal
$169.26
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$169.26
1 Donor
-$143.87
Donations toward project cost
-$143.87
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.
As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mr. R. and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.
