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Ms. MacKinnon from Baltimore, MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacks for Growing Brains!

Help me give my students what they need by donating essential classroom snacks and supplies. Many of our students rely on school for consistent meals, and your contributions can make a big difference!

  • $302 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

My Project

Many of our students face food insecurity, and as a Title 1 school, we strive to meet both their academic and basic needs. Providing snacks like Goldfish crackers, Pop-Tarts, and other shelf-stable items helps ensure that students can stay energized and ready to learn, especially during long school days or when they miss breakfast at home. We are also requesting storage bins to help organize and store these snacks in a clean, accessible way for easy distribution throughout the week.

Your donation goes directly into the classroom, supporting real kids with real needs.

Whether you contribute one box of snacks or help stock an entire bin, your generosity plays a direct role in building a more supportive, equitable classroom experience. Thank you for helping us create a space where every student has what they need to thrive.

Ms. MacKinnon James McHenry Elementary Middle School 10 Grades 6-8

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.

Baltimore, MD 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

130 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers/Sunshine Cheez-It Bundle (600-04053) • Quill.com $53.54 1 $53.54
ZOOFOX 6 Pack Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 6 Quart Stackable Clear Storage Containers, Latching Box for Organizing Snacks, Crafts, Toys, Tools (Blue handle) • Amazon Business $24.99 2 $49.98
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
Snacks PK 50 • Grainger $40.44 1 $40.44
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48

Materials cost

$210.43

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.63

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.16

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$256.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.22

Total project goal

$301.44

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

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