My students get on the school bus at 6:30 a.m. but don’t eat lunch until 12:30 p.m! That’s a long time to go without a snack. My students have been dreaming up ways for our class to afford healthy snacks. Writing a grant was one of their ideas. They did their research and found that snacking is important for students because they have smaller stomachs than adults and cannot necessarily eat enough to stay full in one meal or sitting. Research shows students should be able to snack every three to four hours over the course of the day. Snacking throughout the day not only ensures students stay full, it also helps them learn healthy eating habits, like eating appropriate amounts and only when they're hungry. Small snacks throughout the day prevent patterns of boredom eating, or eating based on emotional factors. This is especially important for students with special needs, as they need to be taught appropriate eating habits. Snacks like water, juice, goldfish, cheez its, trail mix, pretzels, granola bars, fruit snacks, cookies and Frito Lays will be great snacks for them to eat each day.
My students need to be able to refuel throughout the day to maintain energy and focus on academics and life skills, and that's where snacking comes in.
Our school has a very high poverty rate and most students are struggling at home. Thus they can't provide snacks from home. In the school setting, students who struggle with hunger face: lack of concentration, slower recall, difficulty paying attention, diminished academic performance, emotional and behavioral difficulties, issues with aggression and anxiousness, difficulty getting along with other kids, hyperactivity, and increased illness.
By providing snacks to our students, this grant can help students reach higher levels of achievement in reading, math, life skill
More than 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
Crackers Variety Pack Individually Wrapped Assortment Including Crackers and Cheese Snack Pack, Crackers with Peanut Butter, Lance, Goldfish, Ritz, Austin, Cheez-Its and More Bulk (40 Count)
• Amazon Business
$39.99
1
$39.99
Water Bottles 20 oz Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw Chug Spout 3 Lids/10 Stickers Double-Wall Vacuum Thermal Keep Warm Cold, Leak & Sweat Proof for Kids Adults School Camping Sports
• Amazon Business
$15.99
2
$31.98
Sugar Free Variety Pack of Water Enhancers - Skittles, Starburst and Jolly Rancher Drink Mix Variety Pack of 12 - Bundle with Ballard Products Hard Candy Recipe Card
• Amazon Business
$28.95
1
$28.95
Water Bottles 20 oz Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw Chug Spout 3 Lids/10 Stickers Double-Wall Vacuum Thermal Keep Warm Cold, Leak & Sweat Proof for Kids Adults School Camping Sports
• Amazon Business
$25.99
1
$25.99
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
Sunchips Multigrain Chips Variety 1 Ounce Pack of 40
• Amazon Business
Grandma's Cookies Variety Pack of 30
• Amazon Business
$16.48
1
$16.48
Water Bottles 20 oz Insulated Stainless Steel Water Bottle with Straw Chug Spout 3 Lids/10 Stickers Double-Wall Vacuum Thermal Keep Warm Cold, Leak & Sweat Proof for Kids Adults School Camping Sports
• Amazon Business
$15.99
1
$15.99
Kellogg's All Day Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack, 34.5oz Box (30 Snacks)
• Amazon Business
$13.19
1
$13.19
Crystal Light Sugar-Free Fruit Variety On-The-Go Powdered Drink Mix 44 Count
• Amazon Business
$9.99
1
$9.99
Crystal Light Sugar-Free Zero Calorie Liquid Water Enhancer - Blackberry Lemonade Water Flavor Drink Mix (1.62 fl oz Bottle)
• Amazon Business
$3.49
1
$3.49
Crystal Light Sugar-Free Zero Calorie Liquid Water Enhancer with Caffeine - Tropical Paradise Punch Water Flavor Drink Mix (1.62 fl oz Bottle)
• Amazon Business
$3.29
1
$3.29
Materials cost
$250.27
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$15.14
3rd party payment processing fee
$3.75
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$299.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$52.79
Total project goal
$351.95
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$351.95
3 Donors
-$321.26
Donations toward project cost
-$299.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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