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Mrs. McKinney from Memphis, TN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacks for Backpacks!

Help me give my students healthy snack options to take home each day.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. McKinney's classroom raised $547

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students are filled with so much promise!

They come to school ready to learn despite the adversity that many of them face.

The reality is many families are simply unable to afford many of the necessities we need on a daily basis.

That is why this project is so important and necessary. I have had so much success and appreciation since starting this project, and I would love to make it possible to continue this school year.

School is definitely a safe place for most of our students. They not only receive fun and meaningful instruction, but they also receive two meals per day! Breakfast and lunch are guaranteed, but dinner is often uncertain. This is a sad reality for many students.

This project will provide my students with take-home snacks . This project will make a huge difference in my class. My students are appreciative of anything they receive, and this would fulfill the most important need of all.

These resources will ensure they have something to eat after they leave school.

Mrs. McKinney Westside Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

Memphis, TN 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

42 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Fruit Snack Variety Box • Staples $43.99 1 $43.99
Pringles Variety Pack 1.6 lbs. 2 Packs of 18 (220-00407) • Staples $40.59 1 $40.59
Ferrara Funables Fruity Snacks, Mixed Berry, 2.5 Oz., 48/Carton (05475) • Staples $37.49 1 $37.49
Nabisco Mini Cookie Variety Pack, 1 oz. Bags, 48 Bags/Box • Staples $34.99 1 $34.99
Skinny Pop Popcorn, Original, 0.65 Oz., 28/Carton (220-00408) • Staples $27.59 1 $27.59
Cheez-It Crackers, Original, 1.5 oz., 45/Carton (71717) • Staples $26.89 1 $26.89
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws Chips, Variety, 1 Oz., 30/Carton (220-00413) • Staples $26.49 1 $26.49
popchips Ridges Chips, Variety, .8 oz., 30/Carton (SMC94004) • Staples $26.29 1 $26.29
Gardetto's Original Club 1.75 Ounce Bags, Pack of 42 (GEM49448) • Staples $25.99 1 $25.99
Knott's Berry Farm Raspberry and Strawberry Variety Club Pack, 36 Count (BIS59638) • Staples $25.49 1 $25.49
Special K Variety Pack Pastry Crisps, Strawberry/Blueberry, 0.88 oz., 60/Pack (3800022083) • Staples $24.49 1 $24.49
Famous Amos Cookies, Chocolate Chip, 2 oz., 36/Carton (18495) • Staples $24.49 1 $24.49
Rice Krispies Treats Bars, Marshmallow, 0.78 oz., 60/Carton (KEE17120) • Staples $17.81 1 $17.81
Grandma's Cookies, Variety, 36/Carton (FRI14867) • Staples $16.78 1 $16.78
Nutri-Grain Breakfast Bars, Raspberry, 1.3 oz., 16/Box (511382) • Staples $14.99 1 $14.99
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, 0.9 oz., 40/Box • Staples $13.99 1 $13.99

Materials cost

$428.35

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$464.78

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$82.02

Total project goal

$546.80

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $546.80

1 Donor

-$546.80

Donations toward project cost

-$464.78

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$82.02

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 $0.00

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