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Ms. Ignacio from Makawao, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Ignacio's classroom raised $750

The Basics for Brilliance: Food and Tools for Learners

Help me give my students the essential snacks and school tools they need to overcome daily barriers and enter the classroom ready to succeed.

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Ms. Ignacio King Kekaulike High School
Makawao, HI Grades 9-12

My Project

My inclusion students are some of the most resilient kids I know, but even the strongest spirit can’t focus on an empty stomach. Every day, I have students asking for a snack or a spare pencil just to get through the lesson.

Your support provides the "Essentials for Excellence." With a stocked snack bin and a full supply cabinet, we can remove the stress of being unprepared.

Help me ensure that every student—regardless of their circumstances—has the physical fuel and the academic tools to reach their full potential! Mahalo for all your supports!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

180 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Ignacio King Kekaulike High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Makawao, HI 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

180 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Original (40 Packs) • Amazon Business $11.94 4 $47.76
Nutella Hazelnut Spread with Cocoa, Creamy Hazelnut Spread, Breakfast Favorite, Bulk 120 Packs, 0.52 individual oz • Amazon Business $42.00 1 $42.00
Blue Summit Supplies 100 Paper Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, 2 Pocket Folders Bulk 100 Pack, Assorted 5 Colors, 3 Prongs for Letter Size Paper, Designed for Office and Classroom • Amazon Business $36.62 1 $36.62
Famous Amos Original Recipe Chocolate Chip Bite-Size Cookies, 30 Pack Box, 30 oz • Amazon Business $11.98 3 $35.94
Glico Pocky, Strawberry Cream Covered Biscuit Sticks, 9 Individual Packs, 3.81 Ounce Bag - 5 Count Display Box • Amazon Business $31.12 1 $31.12
OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 30 Snack Packs (4 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $14.20 2 $28.40
Pilot G2 Gel Pen Set - Assorted Colors, 0.7mm, Wallet Set of 20 • Blick Art Materials $26.70 1 $26.70
Limitliho Green Cardboard Magazine Holder (2 Pack), Magazine File Holder for Desk, Sturdy Book Bins for Classroom, Vertical File Folder Organizer, 10.6'' H×10.2'' L ×3.5''W Inch Magazine Rack • Amazon Business $7.95 3 $23.85
IMAGAME 36 Pack Magnetic Dry Erase Labels - Magnetic Blank Cards with Color Borders, Reusable Magnetic Name Tags - Dry Erase Labels for Home, Office, Classroom - 3 x 5 Inches • Amazon Business $23.74 1 $23.74
Pocky Biscuit Stick, Matcha Green Tea, 1.38 Ounce (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $23.22 1 $23.22
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
Madisi Mechanical Pencil, 0.7mm Medium Point, HB #2 Lead, Assorted Barrels, 144-Count • Amazon Business $21.98 1 $21.98
Keebler On-The-Go Fudge Stripes Cookies, 12oz, 12ct • Amazon Business $6.86 3 $20.58
Scotch Super Strength Packaging Tape - 2" x 1000" • Blick Art Materials $3.24 6 $19.44
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, 3 Flavor Variety Pack, (58 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.38 1 $18.38
Crayola Take Note! Chisel-Tip Dry-Erase Markers - 12 Count - Low Odor, Bold Colors, Ink Level Indicator - Classroom Art Supplies for Teachers, Students & Kids Ages 3+ • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Chewy & Dipps Variety Pack, (58 Bars), Whole Grains, No Artificial Flavors, No Added Colors • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Lotus Biscoff Cookies, Caramelized Biscuit Cookie Snack, Dispenser Box (20 sleeves of 2 extra large cookies) Vegan, 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 20) • Amazon Business $6.38 2 $12.76
Sour Patch Kids Original Soft & Chewy Candy, 3.6oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $12.22 1 $12.22
Starlight Mints - 2 Pound Bulk Pack (180 Count) - Peppermint Hard Candy - Old Fashioned Candy for Office Bowls, Holiday Buffets and Gifting - Festive Mints • Amazon Business $12.10 1 $12.10
DAGONGREN 30 Pack Clear Plastic Rulers 12 Inch,Transparent Assorted Color Metric Bulk Rulers with Inches and Centimeters,Kids Ruler for School,Home,Office • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Guirnd 12PCS Colored Masking Tape, Kids Art Supplies, DIY Craft Tape, Colored Tape Rolls, Colored Painters Tape, 1.7cm x 12m (2/3In x 13Yards) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Mr. Pen- Lined Sticky Notes 3x3, 6 Pads, 45 Sheet/Pads, Pastel Colors, Sticky Notes with Lines, Sticky Note Pads • Amazon Business $4.77 1 $4.77

Materials cost

$530.01

Vendor shipping charges

 $46.02

Sales tax

 $23.32

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$637.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$112.46

Total project goal

$749.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $749.76

1 Donor

-$749.76

Donations toward project cost

-$637.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$112.46

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