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Ms. Simpson from Jackson, MS is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacks and Hydration Improve the Day

Help me give my students water, snacks and drinks to help cure their hunger and increase hydration throughout the school day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Simpson's classroom raised $650

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students constantly come to my classroom to ask for water and snacks throughout the school day. Some of them get to school too late to eat breakfast and are not able to eat lunch until around 1:00 pm. They constantly complain about being hungry and thirsty. The snacks will provide them a little nutrition to help them stay focused in class.

The city that we live in is constantly having water crisis after water crisis.

Our students need clean water to drink. With the flu season approaching and COVID being back in full swing, our students need water with electrolytes and Gatorade to keep their bodies hydrated and well. Help me to provide our students with some incentives to keep them hydrated and fed while they are at school.

Ms. Simpson Lanier High School 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.

Jackson, MS 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

HBCU Alum 63 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cookies Individually Wrapped Variety Pack - Cookies Bulk Assortment Care Package Sampler (45 Count) • Amazon Business $49.99 2 $99.98
Gatorade Original Thirst Quencher 3-Flavor Frost Variety Pack, 20 Fl Ounce - Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $21.29 3 $63.87
Essentia Water LLC; Ionized Alkaline Bottled Water; 99.9% Pure; 9.5 pH or Higher; Consistent Quality in Every BPA and Phthalate-Free Bottle; 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $12.99 4 $51.96
FIJI Natural Artesian Bottled Water 330mL / 11.15 Fl Ounce (Pack of 24) - 100% Natural Electrolytes - NEW • Amazon Business $22.69 2 $45.38
Lay's Potato Chips, 4 Flavor Variety Pack, 1 oz Single Serve Bags, (40 Pack) • Amazon Business $17.49 2 $34.98
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $16.57 2 $33.14
Grandma's Cookies, Variety Pack, (Pack of 30) • Amazon Business $28.43 1 $28.43
Gatorade Classic Thirst Quencher, Variety Pack, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $13.53 2 $27.06
Frito Lay Ultimate Snack Care Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers & More, (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $25.97 1 $25.97
Rice Krispies Treats Homestyle Marshmallow Snack Bars, Kids Snacks, School Lunch, Original (6 Boxes, 36 Bars) • Amazon Business $22.95 1 $22.95
Red Bull Energy Drink Variety Pack, Red Bull, Red, Amber, and Yellow Edition and Energy Drinks, 8.4 Fl Oz, 12 pack Cans • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Fruit Punch & Island Fruits Variety Pack, Perfect for School Lunches, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Berries 'n Cherries, Perfect for School Lunches, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Perfect for School Lunches, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $8.48 1 $8.48

Materials cost

$481.15

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$33.68

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$552.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.42

Total project goal

$649.47

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$649.47

1 Donor

-$432.98

Donations toward project cost

-$368.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$64.95

match offer

-$216.49

Match offer toward project cost

-$184.02

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.47

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$0.00

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