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Ms. Melissa from San Francisco, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacks and Fidgets for Next School Year

Help me give my students snacks for next school year and fidgets for early prizes.

  • $778 goal

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

This project expired on September 19, 2025.

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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

First I want to say thank you in advance for helping the schools with any help we need. Next school year will be harder to find help for the kids if they need snacks the school doesn't provide snacks for the schools no more our kids get hungry through the day.

The fidgets will be for an early raffle that we do 3 times a week to encourage kids to come to school on time they like to hear their names on the PA system.

The kids always come looking for snacks they come hungry to school all the time.

Ms. Melissa Tenderloin Community Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

San Francisco, CA 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

300 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Squishy Stress Balls for Kids Adults: 18 Pack Stretchy Fidget Ball for Anxiety Stress Relief, Hand Therapy Sensory Squishy Ball, Party Favors Classroom Prizes, Fidgets for Classroom Prize Box Toys • Amazon Business $24.99 4 $99.96
Goldfish Crackers Big Smiles Variety Pack with Cheddar, Colors, and Pretzels, Snack Packs, 30 Ct • Amazon Business $12.86 5 $64.30
Goldfish Bold Mix Variety Pack Snack Crackers, 1 oz Snack Packs, 30 Ct Box • Amazon Business $12.86 5 $64.30
SCIONE 24 Pack LED Light Up Fidget Spinner Bracelets, Glow in The Dark Party Favors for Kids 4-8 8-12, Treasure Box Toys, Birthday Gifts, Carnival Prizes, Goodie Bags Stuffers for Kids • Amazon Business $19.49 3 $58.47
Cheesy Mix Variety Pack Snacks, Chex Mix Cheddar, Bugles Nacho Cheese, Gardetto's Aged Cheddar, 20 Ct, 28.875 oz • Amazon Business $11.97 4 $47.88
Narwhal Novelties 250 Pack Bouncing Balls • Amazon Business $21.23 2 $42.46
Kinetic Sand, Castle Containers 10-Color Pack of Play Sand for Party Favors, Goodie Bags, Sensory Toys for Kids Ages 3 and up • Amazon Business $19.96 2 $39.92
Hello Kitty Ultimate Slime Set, 25-Pack Scented Glitter Slimes, Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Slime Bulk, Mini Slime, Sanrio Stuff • Amazon Business $17.51 2 $35.02
Pllieay 20PCS Space Bouncy Balls Bulk 32mm Space Theme for Kids Party Favors, Bag Filling • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
belVita Bites Breakfast Biscuits Variety Pack, 3 Flavors, Mothers Day Cookies, 40 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
PopCorners Popped Corn Snacks, Sampler Pack, 1 Ounce (Pack of 20) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $22.43 1 $22.43
Crayola Silly Putty Bulk Variety Pack (24ct), Fidget Toys for Kids & Adults, Party Favors, Treasure Box Toys for Classrooms, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Gifts [Amazon Exclusive] • Amazon Business $22.00 1 $22.00
Play-Doh Ultimate Color Collection 65-Pack of 1-oz Cans, Includes Sparkle, Confetti & Color Burst, Back to School Classroom Supplies, Preschool Toys, Ages 2+ (Amazon Exclusive) • Amazon Business $21.37 1 $21.37

Materials cost

$570.07

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$52.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$660.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$116.61

Total project goal

$777.39

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