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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 for reading and resources for science projects!

  • $306 goal

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

This project expired on September 8, 2025.

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!

Mrs. Prusak McClernand 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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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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nerds Rope Candy, Rainbow, 0.92 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $26.77 1 $26.77
Malt-O-Meal S'mores Breakfast Cereal, Chocolatey Puffs and Marshmallow Bits, Large Cereal for Family, 30 OZ Resealable Bag • Amazon Business $5.48 4 $21.92
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal, Crispy Cinnamon Cereal, Family Size, 18.8 oz • Amazon Business $4.21 4 $16.84
Smarties Squashies | Pack of 4 | Foam Candy | Gluten Free | Peanut Free | Perfect for Birthday & Halloween Party Favors | Raspberry & Cream Flavored | 5 oz Candy Bags • Amazon Business $14.83 1 $14.83
Charms Blow Pops, Assorted Flavors, 100-Count, 4lb 1oz Box • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
Cookie Crisp Breakfast Cereal, Chocolate Chip Cookie Taste, Made with Whole Grain, Family Size, 18.3 oz • Amazon Business $4.50 3 $13.50
OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, Family Size, 3 Packs • Amazon Business $12.65 1 $12.65
Kellogg’s Froot Loops Breakfast Cereal, Kids Cereal, Family Breakfast, Giant Size, Original, 23oz Box (1 Box) • Amazon Business $5.99 2 $11.98
SKITTLES Original, SKITTLES Wild Berry & STARBURST Original and STARBURST FaveReds Fun Size - WRIGLEY'S Assorted Candy Variety Pack - Candy Bulk Individually Wrapped, 20.13oz • Amazon Business $11.25 1 $11.25
Lucky Charms Gluten Free Cereal with Marshmallows, Limited Edition Jumbo Rainbows, Kids Breakfast Cereal, Made with Whole Grain, Giant Size, 26.1 oz • Amazon Business $5.38 2 $10.76
Airheads Candy Bars, Variety Bulk Box, Chewy Full Size Fruit Taffy, Gifts, Holiday, Parties, Concessions, Pantry, Non-Melting, Party, 60 Individually Wrapped Full Size Bars • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Cocoa Puffs, Chocolate Breakfast Cereal with Whole Grains, 18.1 oz • Amazon Business $4.50 2 $9.00
Cap'n Crunch Cereal, Crunch Berries, 20.5oz Box • Amazon Business $4.50 2 $9.00
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Gluten Free Snack, Family Pack, 40 Ct, 32 oz • Amazon Business $7.97 1 $7.97
Kellogg’s Apple Jacks Breakfast Cereal, Kids Snacks, Family Breakfast, Giant Size, Original, 23oz Box (1 Box) • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Cheerios, Heart Healthy Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal, Giant Size, 20 oz • Amazon Business $5.48 1 $5.48
Kellogg's Corn Pops Breakfast Cereal, 8 Vitamins and Minerals, Kids Snacks, Giant Size, Original, 22.6oz Box (1 Box) • Amazon Business $4.98 1 $4.98
French Toast Crunch Sweetened Breakfast Cereal, 17.4 OZ Family Size Cereal Box • Amazon Business $4.93 1 $4.93
Kix Whole Grain Breakfast Cereal, Crispy Corn Cereal Puffs, Family Size, 18 oz • Amazon Business $4.50 1 $4.50
Chocolate Cheerios, Heart Healthy Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal, Made with Whole Grain Oats, Family Size, 19.2 oz • Amazon Business $4.50 1 $4.50
Apple Cinnamon Cheerios, Heart Healthy Gluten Free Breakfast Cereal, Made with Whole Grain Oats, Family Size, 19 oz • Amazon Business $4.50 1 $4.50

Materials cost

$226.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.39

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$259.55

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$45.80

Total project goal

$305.35

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