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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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Bilingual Snacks

Help me give my students have snacks to help them feel comfort during the long day.

  • 2 donors
  • $160 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

Snacks play an important role in supporting bilingual students as they navigate the challenges of adapting to a new environment. These students often face not only the usual stresses of school life but also the added pressure of language barriers and cultural adjustment. Providing snacks can offer mental and emotional comfort, helping them cope with the stress of communicating in a non-native language.

First, snacks provide a sense of familiarity.

For bilingual students, being away from home can be daunting, and having a small, familiar treat can help bridge the gap between their cultural background and the new environment they are navigating. This simple act of comfort can make them feel more secure and less isolated in their new surroundings. It’s a small gesture that can make them feel seen and cared for.

Additionally, snacks can have a positive effect on students’ focus and energy levels. Being engaged in language-intensive tasks can be mentally exhausting, and having access to snacks ensures that students don’t have to worry about their hunger distracting them from learning. This mental energy boost can help them concentrate better in class, leading to improved academic performance and more positive interactions with their peers and teachers.

In conclusion, providing snacks is a simple but effective way to support bilingual students’ mental health. It offers emotional comfort, helps them stay energized, and aids in their social and academic adjustment to a new environment. By addressing their basic needs, schools can help these students thrive both mentally and emotionally.

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

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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.

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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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
OREO, CHIPS AHOY!, Nutter Butter, SOUR PATCH KIDS & SWEDISH FISH Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 40 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $16.97 2 $33.94
Nabisco Cookies Variety Pack, OREO, Nutter Butter, CHIPS AHOY!, 40 Snack Packs (4 Cookies Per Pack, 4 Boxes) • Amazon Business $26.76 1 $26.76
SunChips Multigrain Snacks, Variety Pack, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $21.86 1 $21.86
Fruit Roll-Ups, Fruit by the Foot, Gushers, Easter Basket Stuffers, Fruit Flavored Snacks Variety Pack, Gluten Free, 16 Ct, 10.2 oz • Amazon Business $5.68 2 $11.36
Goldfish Crackers Say Cheeeese Variety Pack with Cheddar, Pizza and Parmesan, Snack Packs, 20 Ct • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76

Materials cost

$103.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.24

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.87

Total project goal

$159.11

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.11

1 Donor

-$79.56

Donations toward project cost

-$67.63

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.93

match offer

-$79.54

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.93

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 $0.00

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