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Mr. Sylaj from Yonkers, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Urgent Need For After School Snacks!

Help me give my students snacks for their after school program! Pretty Please!

  • $212 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

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

Providing healthy snacks throughout the school day isn't just about satisfying tummies – it's about fueling young minds for optimal learning. Think of it as investing in their cognitive powerhouses! Here's how healthy snacks can supercharge students' academic journeys:

Boosting Energy and Focus:

Brainpower on Demand: Sugary treats might offer a quick burst, but healthy snacks like fruits, vegetables, nuts, and yogurt provide sustained energy for learning. They're packed with complex carbohydrates, healthy fats, and essential nutrients that keep brains buzzing all day long.

Attention, Please! Cracked up on something crunchy? Good! Snacks stimulate blood flow to the brain, which can enhance alertness and concentration. Say goodbye to afternoon slumps and hello to focused learning!

Supercharging Engagement and Performance:

Learning in Action: Snack breaks can be more than just refuelling pit stops. They can be mini-resets that break up long stretches of work, allowing students to move, socialize, and come back to their tasks with renewed enthusiasm.

Test-Taking Champions: Studies show that well-nourished students perform better on tests! A smart snack before an exam can provide the brain with the extra fuel it needs to ace those questions.

Mr. Sylaj Enrico Fermi School Perf Arts Grades 6-8

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.

More about Mr. Sylaj

Yonkers, NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

90 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 7 $83.86
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Superfruit Bulk Variety Pack, Perfect Stocking Stuffer for Kids, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 4 $63.96

Materials cost

$147.82

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.22

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$180.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$31.77

Total project goal

$211.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$211.81

1 Donor

-$180.04

Donations toward project cost

-$180.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$31.77

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$0.00

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