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Ms. Washington from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Brain Boost Bites: Snack Time, Anytime!

Help me give my students Christmas gifts to bring joy and brighten their holiday season.

  • $518 goal

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My Project

I absolutely love how motivated and curious my students are. They bring an incredible energy to the classroom every day, and their enthusiasm for learning is contagious. Whether they are reading and making annotations or preparing for a debate they always give their best effort. However, many of them sometimes struggle with hunger during class, which can make it hard for them to focus and fully engage in their lessons. That’s where the snacks come in! The snacks I’m requesting will serve two main purposes. First, they’ll help satisfy hunger and provide a quick energy boost, allowing students to concentrate better on their work and participate more actively in class. When students are fed, they’re more likely to stay engaged, and their attention span improves. Second, these snacks will be used as rewards for positive behavior and academic achievements. Rewarding students with a treat after accomplishing a task or demonstrating good behavior will help reinforce positive habits, encourage a growth mindset, and build motivation.

The goal of this project is to create an environment where students feel supported, energized, and motivated to succeed.

By providing them with snacks that can serve as both sustenance and rewards, I hope to foster a positive classroom atmosphere that encourages learning and personal growth.

What makes my students special is their resilience and determination. Despite any challenges they may face, they approach each day with a positive attitude and an eagerness to learn. They are incredibly creative, compassionate, and excited to see what they can achieve—especially when they know their hard work will be recognized. These snacks will make a tangible difference by helping them feel cared for and motivated to keep learning and growing!

Ms. Washington McKinley High School Grades 9-12

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

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.

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Baton Rouge, LA 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

HBCU Alum 197 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $23.35 4 $93.40
Takis Fuego 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $17.59 5 $87.95
Chocolate Mix Bulk – 5lb of Chocolate Candy – Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped Chocolate Treats – Gold, Twix, M&M, Skittles, Starburst, Snickers, Whoppers, Assorted Candy for Holidays, Christmas, Birthdays • Amazon Business $36.95 2 $73.90
Assorted Candy Variety Pack - Individually Wrapped Party Candy Assortment - Candy For Every Occasion! (128 Ounces) • Amazon Business $62.95 1 $62.95
Capri Sun Pacific Cooler Mixed Fruit Flavored Juice Drink Blend, 6 Fl Oz (Pack of 10) • Amazon Business $2.68 20 $53.60

Materials cost

$371.80

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$439.91

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.63

Total project goal

$517.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $517.54

1 Donor

-$258.76

Donations toward project cost

-$219.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.81

match offer

-$258.78

Match offer toward project cost

-$219.96

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.82

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