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Mr. Lyonel C. Dugue from Camden, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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After School Snacks

Help me give my students snacks to eat during our after-school program.

  • 2 donors
  • $162 goal

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Mr. Lyonel C. Dugue has another project! Donate to How Snacks Support New Bilingual Students in the U.S. to help his classroom.

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Help Mr. Lyonel C. Dugue

Mr. Lyonel C. Dugue has another project! Donate to How Snacks Support New Bilingual Students in the U.S. to help his classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $82.
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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

Bilingual students often need extra support to succeed in learning English. One simple but effective way to assist these students is by providing snacks during the school day and after-school programs. Snacks help meet their physical and emotional needs, making it easier for them to focus on learning.

Language acquisition is mentally taxing, and students need energy to stay focused and engaged.

Offering snacks during long school days and after-school programs helps prevent fatigue, keeping students alert and better able to absorb new information. This is particularly important for bilingual students who must devote significant time and effort to mastering English.

Many bilingual students come from disadvantaged backgrounds where food insecurity is a concern. By providing snacks, schools ensure that students are not distracted by hunger and can focus on their academic work. This act of care also fosters a supportive environment where students feel valued.

Additionally, snacks encourage social interaction. Sharing food during after-school programs creates opportunities for students to practice English in an informal setting, promoting confidence and building relationships.

In conclusion, providing snacks to bilingual students is a valuable strategy for improving their focus, language acquisition, and overall well-being. It ensures that students are physically nourished, emotionally supported, and motivated to succeed in their studies.

Mr. Lyonel C. Dugue Eastside High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Mr. Lyonel C. Dugue

Camden, NJ 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

60 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Takis 40 pc / 1 oz Hero Variety Pack, Assorted Flavored Mixed Rolled Tortilla Chips – (20) Fuego 1 oz, (10) Blue Heat 1 oz, (10) Intense Nacho 1 oz • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Baked, Cheetos Crunchy Flamin' Hot, 0.875 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $22.43 1 $22.43
Frito Lay Ultimate Classic Snacks Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers, & Nuts, (Pack of 40) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $20.79 1 $20.79
Frito Lay Fun Times Mix Variety Pack, (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $17.94 1 $17.94
Handi-Snacks RITZ Crackers 'N Cheesy Dip Snack Packs, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37

Materials cost

$105.50

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$137.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.19

Total project goal

$161.27

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$161.27

1 Donor

-$80.63

Donations toward project cost

-$68.54

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.09

match offer

-$80.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$68.54

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.10

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$0.00

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