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Mrs. Stinchecum from Chattanooga, TN is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Classroom Essentials

Help me give my students headphones and snacks to be successful in the classroom!

  • 3 donors
  • $233 goal

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My Project

At our school, we believe that every student deserves a fair shot at success—no matter their background or circumstances. As part of our commitment to providing a safe and nurturing learning environment, we work tirelessly to ensure our students are equipped with the tools they need to thrive academically. Unfortunately, many of our students come from low-income families, which means that often their basic needs, like food and learning materials, aren't fully met.

Many of our students arrive at school hungry, as they often don't have access to regular meals before class.

Hunger makes it incredibly difficult for students to focus and absorb new information. A small snack can make a world of difference by giving them the energy they need to fully participate in lessons, complete their work, and engage with their peers. Healthy snacks like granola bars, crackers, and fruit can give our students the fuel they need to succeed.

As our school moves towards more technology-based learning, students often need headphones to participate in digital lessons, watch educational videos, or engage with apps and learning programs. However, many of our students don’t have access to personal headphones, making it difficult for them to engage with these activities in a productive way. With quality headphones, students will be able to concentrate in a classroom where noise can sometimes be overwhelming, and they'll have the tools they need for independent learning.

Mrs. Stinchecum
Grades 3-5

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
OSSZIT Classroom Kids Headphones Bulk 30 Pack Class Set of Headphones for Students Children Toddler Boys Girls Teen and Adult (10 Colors) • Amazon Business $49.89 1 $49.89
RITZ Cheese Sandwich Crackers, 112 Snack Packs (14 Boxes, 6 Crackers Per Pack) • Amazon Business $47.40 1 $47.40
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Family Pack, Gluten Free, 40 ct • Amazon Business $8.29 3 $24.87
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go, Apple Apple, 3.2 oz (Pack of 20), Unsweetened Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $11.88 2 $23.76
RITZ Bits Cheese and RITZ Bits Peanut Butter Cracker Sandwiches Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.65 2 $19.30

Materials cost

$165.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$197.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.89

Total project goal

$232.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $232.59

3 Donors

-$222.17

Donations toward project cost

-$197.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.42

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 $0.00

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