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Mrs. Johnstone from NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Staying Warm

Help me give my students warm food and drinks for the cold days

  • $497 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

My Project

Providing students with warm food and drinks is essential for their overall well-being and academic performance. Warm meals and beverages contribute to physical health by aiding digestion and maintaining optimal body temperature. When students consume warm food, it helps in the efficient breakdown of nutrients, ensuring that their bodies receive the necessary energy to sustain focus and concentration throughout the school day. Warm drinks, such as tea or soup, can also have a soothing effect on the throat, promoting respiratory health and reducing discomfort during colder seasons.

Moreover, warm food and drinks play a significant role in creating a conducive learning environment.

The comfort derived from enjoying a warm meal or beverage fosters a sense of well-being and security among students. This, in turn, positively influences their mental state, making them more receptive to learning experiences. Incorporating warm meals and drinks into the school routine not only supports physical health but also contributes to a positive and conducive atmosphere for effective learning.

Mrs. Johnstone Cicely L Tyson Community School of Performing and Fine Arts 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

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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East Orange, NJ View local requests

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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Weighted Lap Pad for Kids | Calming & Comforting | Weighted Lap Animal | Weighted Teddy Bear | Sensory Weighted Animals | Weighted Lap Blanket for Sensory Disorder | Carrying Bag Included | 5 Lbs • Amazon Business $37.95 2 $75.90
Break Box Big Beef Assorted Beef Jerky 29/Box (700-S0020) • Staples $65.12 1 $65.12
Two Rivers Coffee Hot Chocolate Pods, Single Serve Cocoa Variety Sampler Pack Compatible with 2.0 Keurig K-Cup Brewers, 40 Count • Amazon Business $20.95 2 $41.90
Maxwell House Original Roast Ground Coffee Medium Roast 30.6 oz. (04648) • Staples $12.43 3 $37.29
Primula Burke Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, Comfort Grip Handle, Durable Glass Carafe, Removable Mesh Filter, Perfect 6 Cup Size, Dishwasher Safe, 1.6 qt, Blue • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Dixie Ultra Disposable Paper Bowls, 20oz, Dinner or Lunch Size Printed Disposable Bowls, Packaging and Design May Vary, 26 Count (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $21.47 1 $21.47
Castle Kitchen Marvelous Mint Dark Chocolate - Dairy-Free, Vegan Premium Hot Chocolate Mix - Just Add Water - 14 oz (Pack of 2) • Amazon Business $20.74 1 $20.74
FROZIP 50 Pack 20oz Plastic Coffee Cups with Sip Lids - Strawless Clear Plastic Cups with Lid, Smoothie Cups with Lids & Iced Coffee Cups with Lids Restaurant Supplies, Disposable Clear Cups with Lids • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Primula Burke Deluxe Cold Brew Iced Coffee Maker, Comfort Grip Handle, Durable Glass Carafe, Removable Mesh Filter, Perfect 6 Cup Size, Dishwasher Safe, 1.6 qt, Red • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Lshfwn 2 Pack 33oz Ramen Bowl Set,Microwave Ramen Cooker with Chopsticks Spoons and Fork,Instant Noodles Bowls with Handles,Rapid and Quick Ramen Cooker for College Dorm Room Essentials • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Lshfwn 33oz Microwave Ramen Cooker,Ramen Bowl Set,Instant Noodles Bowl with Chopsticks,Rapid Ramen Cooker with Handles for College Dorm Room Apartment Essentials Dishwasher-Safe,Black • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Torani Sugar Free Peppermint Syrup, 750 ml • Amazon Business $11.26 1 $11.26
Genuine Joe Hot Cup Paper Cup, Hot, 12 oz., 3-3/5"Wx7-1/10"Lx10-1/2"H, 50/PK,AST • School Specialty $9.14 1 $9.14

Materials cost

$385.72

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.91

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.79

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$422.42

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$74.54

Total project goal

$496.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $496.96

1 Donor

-$496.96

Donations toward project cost

-$422.42

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$74.54

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