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Mrs. Cannon from Meriden, CT is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Vending Machine Fun

Help me give my students a vending machine and the incentives with it.

  • $441 goal

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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

Please help allow my students to gain access to a fundraiser that allows them to get small trinkets they enjoy, while using the money raised for greater incentives within the program.

The students will love the surprise of not knowing what they will receive in the gumballs.

The money raised from this vending machine will go towards program wide incentives, such as snacks, prize box, crafts, and more! Not only will the students gain an immediate reinforcement, however they will be helping to create fun for their peers as well.

Mrs. Cannon Benjamin Franklin Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Meriden, CT 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

50 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Vending Machine - Big Capsule Vending Machine - Prize Machine - Commercial Vending Machine for 2 Inch Round Capsules Gumballs Bouncy Balls - Blue • Amazon Business $225.79 1 $225.79
Erasers for Kids Pencil Eraser Animals - 100 Pcs Mini Erasers Kids Bulk Cute Erasers for Classroom Prizes - Bulk Gifts for Kids Mini School Supplies Bulk Toys - Vending Machine Toy Easter Egg Fillers • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
Bulk Toys - Acorn-Shaped Animal Figurines for Kids - 100 Pcs Small Figurines for Party Favors Easter Egg Fillers Goodie Bag Supplies Pinata Stuffers - Bulk Gifts for Kids - Vending Machine Toys • Amazon Business $24.47 1 $24.47
Capsule Vending Machine Translucent Acorn Capsules Empty 120 pcs 2 inch - Gumball Machine Capsules Bulk Party Favors Containers - Easter Basket Stuffers Gifts Pinata Stuffers DIY Craft Supplies • Amazon Business $23.98 1 $23.98
Bouncy Balls in Bulk - Pack of 250 (1inch/27mm) Hi Bounce Ball Variety Assortment Mix, Colorful and Small Rubber Bouncing Balls for Kids Game Prizes, Party Favors and Vending Machines • Amazon Business $23.79 1 $23.79
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99

Materials cost

$339.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.09

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$374.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$66.11

Total project goal

$440.71

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $440.71

2 Donors

-$188.80

Donations toward project cost

-$188.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.75

match offer

-$219.47

Match offer toward project cost

-$186.55

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$32.92

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$32.44

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 $0.00

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