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Dr. Tabatha Spurlock from Richmond, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacking While Handling Business

Help me give my students snacks to keep them engaged with learning during class.

FULLY FUNDED! Dr. Tabatha Spurlock's classroom raised $583

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our school is located in the inner city on the Southwestern side of Richmond. Serving students in grades 6 – 8, the student/teacher ratio is roughly 15 to 1. There are over 700 students at the school, with a large portion of students who come from bilingual households. Each year, a small portion of students start the school year unable to speak or understand the English language.

Students are mostly from low to moderately low-income homes making 98% of students eligible for free lunch.

Our students are also compassionate, caring, and respectful learners. They come to school and class ready to learn about business principles and to give their all to their learning in spite of the challenges which they may face, i.e., lack of proper resources. We want our students to experience goodness in education. We want them to know they are worth the investments of today in hopes of a brighter future tomorrow.

My Project

The snacks and drinks will give students a boost of energy as they engage in learning business principles. Students will be able to enjoy a treat while completing classwork and trying to remain focused and on task.

Some students do not get to eat breakfast or skip lunch so a bottle of water and enjoyable snack helps keep them nourished until they can return home.

Students also get really excited and enjoy friendly competitions while playing games in class. They enjoy receiving extra treats as incentives for their hard work.

Dr. Tabatha Spurlock Thomas C Boushall Middle School Grades 6-8

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.

Richmond, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

125 students impacted 11donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Member's Mark Purified Bottled Water (Pack of 45) 16.9 Fl Oz, 760.5 Fluid Ounce • Amazon Business $36.58 3 $109.74
Cookies Chips & Candy Snacks Assortment Bulk Sampler by Variety Fun (Care Package 100 Count) • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $29.97 2 $59.94
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Berries 'n Cherries Bulk Variety Pack, Gluten Free, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 110) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
Hi-c singles to go drink mix variety pack: 4 flavor, 6 boxes, Fruit Punch, Grape, Mango Melon, Blueberry • Amazon Business $9.97 5 $49.85
Assorted Candy Bulk Individually Wrapped Candies Assortment - Halloween Huge Party Mix of Airheads, Skittles, Sour Punch, Swedish Fish, Nerds, Twizzlers and More (76 Count Variety Pack, Appx. 3.5 Lbs) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, Holiday Christmas Cookies, 2 Count (Pack of 56) • Amazon Business $12.88 3 $38.64
ULTIMATE Assorted Classic Candy Mix! Mega Variety! FRESH & DELICIOUS! Fun Size, Individually Wrapped Minis, Bulk Assortment, Perfect Treat Mix for Gifts, Parties, Parades & Piñatas! (4 Pounds) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
Hawaiian Punch, Fruit Juicy Red– Powder Drink Mix - (12 boxes, 96 sticks) – Sugar Free & Delicious, Excellent source of Vitamin C, Makes 96 flavored water beverages • Amazon Business $19.80 1 $19.80

Materials cost

$457.88

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.87

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$494.75

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.31

Total project goal

$582.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $582.06

8 Donors

-$332.26

Donations toward project cost

-$283.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$48.34

match offer

-$248.04

Match offer toward project cost

-$210.83

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.21

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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