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Mrs. Wiltbank from Casa Grande, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mrs. Wiltbank's classroom raised $981

Snacks for Engagement and Education

Help me give my students a little snack to help them stay focused and energized. It is also as a prize for getting homework done, class participation and engagement.

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Mrs. Wiltbank Mission Heights Preparatory High School
Casa Grande, AZ Grades 9-12

My Project

Providing snacks during classroom activities can be beneficial for several reasons:

Improved Focus and Concentration: Hunger can be distracting, making it difficult for students to concentrate.

Offering snacks helps maintain their energy levels, ensuring they can stay focused on learning.

Enhanced Brain Function: Eating healthy snacks, such as fruits or nuts, provides students with necessary nutrients that support cognitive function. This can improve memory, problem-solving abilities, and overall academic performance.

Positive Classroom Atmosphere: Providing snacks can create a more relaxed and positive classroom environment. It shows care for students' well-being and helps foster a sense of community and support.

Supports Longer Learning Sessions: In classes that run for extended periods or during after-school activities, students may experience hunger. Snacks help sustain energy levels, ensuring they stay engaged throughout the lesson.

Promotes Healthy Eating Habits: If the snacks are nutritious, it can serve as an opportunity to teach students about healthy food choices and proper nutrition.

Helps Manage Emotional and Behavioral Needs: Hunger can sometimes contribute to irritability or mood swings. Having access to a snack can help regulate emotions and improve behavior, especially for younger students.

Encourages Social Interaction: Snack time can also serve as a chance for students to bond with each other in a relaxed setting, which can contribute to social and emotional development.

By providing snacks, you create an environment that supports both the physical and emotional needs of students, helping them to perform better academically and feel cared for.

Equity Focus

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Half of students from low‑income households

200 students impacted 1 donor
Mrs. Wiltbank Mission Heights Preparatory High School Grades 9-12

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.

Casa Grande, AZ View local requests

Half 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

200 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nabisco Classic Mix Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Nutter Butter Bites, RITZ Bits Cheese, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.68 10 $86.80
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 $35.97 2 $71.94
RITZ Peanut Butter Sandwich Cracker Snacks and Cheese Sandwich Crackers, Snack Crackers Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs (6 Crackers Per Pack) • Amazon Business $18.52 3 $55.56
Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Snack Box Care Package Gift Box - Bulk Healthy Snack Bag Assortment (34 pack) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Snack Box Pros Fruit Gummies, Variety Pack, 58 Pieces/Box (700-00112) • Quill.com $44.99 1 $44.99
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Snack Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Snack Box, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Gift Box Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Snacks PK 50 • Grainger $38.64 1 $38.64
Chips Variety Pack 50 Count - Snacks Sampler Care Packages for College Students, Kids, Adults - Individually Wrapped School or Office Snacks with Chips, Cookies, Candy - Snack Packs from The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
Desert Sun Snacks Variety Pack For Adults & Kids Snack - Premium School Snacks Gift Treat Basket of 40 Individually Wrapped Assorted Care Packages Christmas Treats Gift Bulk Box of Cookies Crackers Granola Bars - Military Care Packs Office Basket Kid Birthday Boxes College Students Munchies Mix I... • Amazon Business $32.01 1 $32.01
CHIPS AHOY! Cookies Variety Pack, Original Chocolate Chip, Chewy Chocolate Chip with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & Chewy Hershey's Fudge Filled Soft Cookies, 50 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
RITZ Original Crackers, Family Size, 3 Boxes • Amazon Business $16.85 1 $16.85
Nabisco Cookies & Cracker Variety Pack, OREO, RITZ & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37

Materials cost

$739.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $52.86

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$833.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$147.04

Total project goal

$980.25

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $980.25

1 Donor

-$980.25

Donations toward project cost

-$833.21

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$147.04

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