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Mx. Summer from Seattle, WA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacks for Success: Fueling Minds, Celebrating Achievements

Help me give my students breakfast in the morning, snacks in the afternoon, and candy for celebrating a job well done!

FULLY FUNDED! Mx. Summer's classroom raised $758

This project is fully funded

My Project

Help provide essential nourishment for our students and celebrate their academic achievements in a special way! At our school, we recognize the crucial role that nutrition plays in fueling young minds for learning. However, we also understand the challenges some of our students face, especially when they arrive late to school and miss out on breakfast. That's why we're launching this project to ensure that every student has access to a nutritious breakfast to kickstart their day.

As a Title 1 school, we serve a diverse community of learners, many of which can not donate snacks to our class.

Our project aims to bridge this gap by providing snacks for students to enjoy throughout the day. These snacks not only provide physical sustenance but also serve as a source of energy during long hours of learning.

Our students are truly exceptional; they are bright, curious, and eager to learn. By offering nutritious breakfast options and ample snacks, we empower our students to focus on their studies without the distraction of hunger or fatigue.

But our project doesn't stop there. We believe in celebrating every milestone, big or small, achieved by our students. That's why we're also raising funds for candy to acknowledge their hard work and accomplishments. These sweet treats serve as a tangible reminder of their dedication and serve to motivate them to continue striving for excellence.

Join us in supporting our students' academic success and well-being. Together, we can ensure that every child has the fuel they need to reach their full potential and the recognition they deserve for their achievements. Thank you for your generosity and belief in our students' bright futures!

Mx. Summer Lowell Elementary School Grades 3-5

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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Wellsley Farms Chewy Chocolate Granola Bar 0.88 oz. 60 Bars/Box (220-00538) • Staples $23.94 3 $71.82
Kind Healthy Snacks KIND Nuts & Sea Salt Variety Pack Minis Snack Bars, 0.7 Ounce, Box of 20 • School Specialty $32.99 2 $65.98
Snacks Variety Pack for Kids Adults - 30 Healthy Fruit Snacks Bulk Individually Wrapped - Fruit Leather with Natural Strawberry Banana and Apple - Gluten-Free Vegan Low Carb Fruit Bars No Sugar Added • Amazon Business $27.69 2 $55.38
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $18.12 3 $54.36
Healthy Snacks Variety Pack for Adults and Kids - 30 Gluten Free Fruit Strips with Dried Cherry Pear Pineapple Persimmon Apple - Natural Dried Fruit Snacks - Vegan Low Carb Snack No Sugar Added • Amazon Business $26.99 2 $53.98
Nutri-Grain Breakfast Bar Variety Pack 1.3 oz. 48 Bars/Box (KEE05872) • Staples $37.53 1 $37.53
Sun-Maid California Golden Raisins - (72 Pack) 1 oz Snack-Size Box - Dried Fruit Snack for Lunches, Snacks, and Natural Sweeteners • Amazon Business $33.90 1 $33.90
Teddy Grahams Honey Graham Snacks, 48 Total Snack Packs (4 Boxes) • Amazon Business $31.78 1 $31.78
Nutri-Grain Raspberry Breakfast Bar, 1.3 oz., 16 Bars/Box (511382) • Quill.com $28.99 1 $28.99
SKITTLES & STARBURST Variety Pack Full Size Chewy Candy Assortment, 62.79 oz, 30 Bars • Amazon Business $27.98 1 $27.98
KIND Healthy Grains Bars, Variety Pack, Dark Chocolate Chunk, Oats & Honey, Peanut Butter Snacks, Gluten Free, 45 Count • Amazon Business $24.83 1 $24.83
Ferrero Butterfinger, CRUNCH, and Baby Ruth Assorted Minis Candy Bars, 90ct, 32.4oz • Quill.com $23.79 1 $23.79
Smarties Hard Candy 48 oz. (CDY00486) • Staples $15.38 1 $15.38
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Original (36 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Materials cost

$551.17

Vendor shipping charges

$6.60

Sales tax

$48.23

3rd party payment processing fee

$8.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$644.27

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$113.69

Total project goal

$757.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$757.96

2 Donors

-$757.96

Donations toward project cost

-$644.27

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$113.69

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