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Ms. Schneider from Phoenix, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Staying Focused By Not Being Hungry

Help me give my students healthy snacks during class to help them stay focused and energized! Many of my students come from low-income families and often don’t have access to nutritious snacks throughout the day.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Schneider's classroom raised $184

This project is fully funded

My Project

We are a vibrant group of high school visual arts students eager to learn and grow. As their dedicated teacher, I am reaching out to you for support in providing essential classroom supplies that will greatly benefit my students, especially those from low-income backgrounds.

One of the challenges many of our students face is having consistent access to nutritious snacks.

Research shows that having a healthy snack can significantly improve students' focus, energy levels, and overall well-being, ultimately enhancing their learning experience. By offering snacks in our classroom, we aim to create a supportive environment where every student has the fuel they need to thrive academically and socially.

Your generous donation will directly impact our students by:

Improving Concentration: Healthy snacks help students maintain focus during lessons and activities, ensuring they can make the most of their learning time.

Promoting Health: Access to nutritious snacks supports our students' physical health, fostering good eating habits that can benefit them for a lifetime.

Fostering Inclusion: By providing snacks to all students, regardless of their financial circumstances, we create a sense of equity and inclusion in our classroom community.

Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference in the lives of these bright young learners. Together, we can ensure that every student has the opportunity to succeed academically and beyond. Thank you for considering supporting our classroom. Your generosity will have a lasting impact!

Ms. Schneider Barry Goldwater 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.

Phoenix, AZ View local requests

More than a third 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

140 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
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
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 1 $35.97
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99

Materials cost

$115.95

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$8.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$155.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.53

Total project goal

$183.51

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$183.51

2 Donors

-$183.51

Donations toward project cost

-$155.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.53

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$0.00

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