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Ms. Thurman 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 for Focused Learning Success

Help me give my students snacks and drinks to help them stay focused during instructional time.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Thurman's classroom raised $215

This project is fully funded

My Project

My 11th and 12th-grade exceptional education students are a diverse group of bright, determined young individuals who face unique challenges in their learning journeys. Each of them brings their own strengths and talents to the classroom, and they thrive in environments that offer personalized support and encouragement. While they work hard to overcome obstacles, they benefit greatly from tools and strategies that help them stay engaged, focused, and motivated during instructional activities.

Giving students snacks can make it a lot easier for them to concentrate and take part in small group learning and intervention sessions.

A lot of students may find it hard to focus when they are hungry or tired, which can make it harder for them to fully participate in learning activities. Providing snacks will lead to better focus, longer-lasting energy, and better control of emotions. This simple approach can make the classroom a better place to learn by making it more supportive and effective. This will help students learn more and reach their academic and behavioral goals.

Ms. Thurman 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 30 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Popcorn Variety Pack - Snack Bag Assortment Care Package - Bulk Sampler (32 Count) • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Skinny Pop Variety Snack Pack, 36/Pack (220-01049) • Quill.com $24.99 1 $24.99
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $16.76 1 $16.76
Nabisco Cookies & Cracker Variety Pack, OREO, RITZ & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $13.69 1 $13.69
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
Capri Sun Fruit Punch Ready-to-Drink Juice (40 Pouches, 4 Boxes of 10) • Amazon Business $10.72 1 $10.72
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.14 1 $9.14
Capri Sun Roarin' Waters Fruit Punch, Strawberry Kiwi & Tropical Punch Flavored with other natural flavor Water Beverage, 30 ct Box, 6 fl oz Drink Pouches • Amazon Business $8.79 1 $8.79
Nilla Wafers Mini Cookies, Vanilla Wafers, 12 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99

Materials cost

$140.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $9.84

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$182.50

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$32.21

Total project goal

$214.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $214.71

1 Donor

-$214.71

Donations toward project cost

-$182.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.21

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