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Ms. Laurynn from Jamaica, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Taste for Success!

Help me give my students snacks to help fill their stomachs in order to provide a beneficial learning environment where they can become successful.

  • $588 goal

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

This project expired on August 23, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

For many students, high school is the easiest and best time of their lives. However, that is not always true for my students. For many, they are met with difficult challenges that prevent them from succeeding. Some students deal with lack of parental involvement, interrupted education, dangerous neighborhoods, gang violence, drug abuse, and teen pregnancy to name a few. My students come from traditional high schools where they got lost in the shuffle due to overcrowded classrooms. Many of them bring a feeling of defeat and hopelessness.

At my high school, the students have a fresh start and a sense of positive possibilities.

We are a transfer high school for over-aged and under-credited students. It is a small school of about 250 students. Students have access to various support systems such as one-on-one counseling sessions, academic supports, and open communication and expectations. We are the Wolf Pack! As wolves, we stick together as a community because there is strength in numbers. We are a family here.

Last year my students were so appreciative of the snacks for our classroom received from a funded project on DonorsChoose.org. Many students come to school hungry due to a variety of socio-economic reasons. Those reasons and their hunger pains impede on their success as students.

Last year with the food donation from supporters using DonorsChoose.org, my students were eager to come to school and I saw an increase in work productivity from the students. The students were motivated and energetic. They appreciated knowing that they could always grab a snack from the closet whenever they needed to. It helped to foster a second home for them. Please help me provide food and snacks again this year.

Ms. Laurynn Voyages Preparatory - South Queens 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Jamaica, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

250 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Frito Lay Variety Pack, 1 oz. Bags, 30 Bags/Case (220-00404) • Quill.com $57.88 1 $57.88
Niro Gift Basket Assortment | Potato Chips, Pretzels, Popcorn, And Healthy Snacks | Chips Variety Pack 50 Count | 50 Different Snacks and Chips Individual Bags | Receive 50 Bags Selected From The Picture • Amazon Business $56.99 1 $56.99
Doritos Nacho Cheese 50 Count (220-00475) • Quill.com $51.84 1 $51.84
Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips, 1 oz., 50 Bags/Pack (220-00403) • Quill.com $47.51 1 $47.51
Cheese Crackers and Cheese Snacks - Variety Pack Assortment - Sampler Bulk Care Package Gift Box (36 Count) • Amazon Business $42.99 1 $42.99
Chips Variety Pack 50 Count - Snacks Sampler Care Packages for College Students, Kids, Adults - Individually Wrapped School or Office Snacks with Chips, Cookies, Candy - Snack Packs from The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
REESE'S Milk Chocolate King Size Peanut Butter Cups, Candy Packs, 2.8 oz (24 Count) • Amazon Business $35.39 1 $35.39
HERSHEY'S, KIT KAT and REESE'S Assorted Milk Chocolate Candy Variety Bag, 80.39 oz (265 Pieces) • Amazon Business $27.14 1 $27.14
CHIPS AHOY! Cookies Variety Pack, Original Chocolate Chip, Chewy Chocolate Chip with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & Chewy Hershey's Fudge Filled Soft Cookies, 50 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Juicy Fruit Gum WRIGLEY'S Chewing Gum Bulk Pack, 5 Stick (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $12.29 2 $24.58
Mentos Chewy Mint Candy Roll, Strawberry, Non Melting, Party,15 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $17.00 1 $17.00
Mentos Chewy Mint Candy Roll, Rainbow, Non Melting, Party, 14 Pieces (Bulk Pack of 15) • Amazon Business $14.60 1 $14.60
Hubba Bubba Gum (18 Pack) Max Bubble Gum Strawberry Watermelon Flavored Chewing Gum, 5 Piece • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Snacks - Veggie Straws Variety Pack, 18ct Polybag (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $12.19 1 $12.19

Materials cost

$462.33

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$499.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.10

Total project goal

$587.36

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