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

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Warm Hearts and Full Tummies!

Help me give my students snacks so they don't have to worry about being hungry and can focus on learning!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Prusak's classroom raised $281

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My Project

We have about 220 students, and the average class size is 20 students per teacher. Our district has a high mobility rate, so our time with the students is very precious! They typically enter kindergarten below level which makes the primary grade levels so important. The students are wonderful, and they want to learn!

In order to build their love for reading, we love to have a small snack while enjoying a good book!

Students learn best when they have on-level books and a full tummy!

Our school does not have any private funding or a parent-teacher organization to fundraise. We are only able to stock our rooms with supplies using our own money or resources. I have been a teacher for 16 years in the same district. The students deserve the best, and I want them to desire to be lifelong readers!

Project tagged as

Springfield, IL
Grades PreK-2
Mental Health
Literacy
Traditional School
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mrs. Prusak McClernand Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, Dark Chocolate, 20 Packs, 2 Cookies per Pack • Amazon Business $13.54 2 $27.08

Takis Fuego 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $22.46 1 $22.46

General Mills Breakfast Cereal Variety Pack, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and Cheerios Varieties, Single Serve Snacks, 9.14 oz (8 Pouches) • Amazon Business $5.16 3 $15.48

Brach's Mini Candy Canes Tub, 260 Count • Amazon Business $14.92 1 $14.92

Goldfish Elf Maple Syrup Flavored Grahams, Snack Crackers, 6.1 Oz Bag • Amazon Business $2.79 5 $13.95

Bauducco Choco Biscuit Cookies - Crispy & Delicious - Great for Snacks, Dessert & Lunch Box – 2 cookies per pack, individually wrapped, 25.3 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Takis Fuego Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89

Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Family Pack, Gluten Free, 40 ct • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29

Lucky Charms Gluten Free Cereal with Marshmallows, Kids Breakfast Cereal, Mega Size, 26.1 oz • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal, Crispy Cinnamon Cereal, Mega Size, 27 oz • Amazon Business $5.98 1 $5.98

Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal Treat Bars, Snack Bars, 16 ct • Amazon Business $5.82 1 $5.82

Cap'n Crunch Cereal Limited Edition Christmas Crunch, 20.5oz Box • Amazon Business $5.29 1 $5.29

Post OREO Os Breakfast Cereal, 17 OZ Box • Amazon Business $4.93 1 $4.93

Lucky Charms S’mores Cereal with Marshmallows, With Leprechaun Trap, Made With Whole Grain, Family Size, 18.7 OZ • Amazon Business $4.93 1 $4.93

Sugar Cookie Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal, Crispy Naturally Flavored Sugar Cookie Cinnamon Cereal, Limited Edition, Family Size, 18.8 oz • Amazon Business $4.93 1 $4.93

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer Breakfast Cereal, Hot Cocoa Flavored Corn Cereal with Marshmallows, Family Size, 17.1 oz • Amazon Business $4.93 1 $4.93

Lucky Charms S’mores Cereal with Marshmallows, With Leprechaun Trap, Made With Whole Grain, Family Size, 18.7 OZ • Amazon Business $4.93 1 $4.93

OREO Red Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Limited Edition, Holiday Cookies, 18.71 oz • Amazon Business $4.88 1 $4.88

Cap'n Crunch Cereal, Crunch Berries, 20.5oz Box • Amazon Business $4.50 1 $4.50

Apple Cinnamon Cheerios Cereal, Limited Edition Happy Heart Shapes, Heart Healthy Cereal With Whole Grain Oats, Family Size, 19 oz • Amazon Business $4.50 1 $4.50

Cookie Crisp Breakfast Cereal, Chocolate Chip Cookie Taste, Made With Whole Grain, Family Size, 18.3 oz • Amazon Business $4.50 1 $4.50

Chocolate Cheerios Cereal, Limited Edition Happy Heart Shapes, Heart Healthy Cereal With Whole Grain Oats, Family Size, 19.2 oz • Amazon Business $4.50 1 $4.50

Trix Fruity Breakfast Cereal, 6 Fruity Shapes, Whole Grain, Family Size, 16.1 OZ • Amazon Business $4.50 1 $4.50

Materials cost			$205.14
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.08
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$238.22
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$42.04
Total project goal			$280.26
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$280.26
1 Donor			-$140.00
Donations toward project cost			-$119.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$21.00
match offer			-$140.26
Match offer toward project cost			-$119.22
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$21.04
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Warm Hearts and Full Tummies!

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Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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