You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

This teacher needs your help!

Ms. Brown from New York, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Ms. Brown is requesting

Feeding Hearts & Minds: Essential Resources for Student Wellbeing

Help me give my students snacks and other items that are meant to help stabilize their mental health so they can have a productive day and feel supported and cared for.

  • $589 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Brown for her next project!

Help Ms. Brown

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Ms. Brown for her next project!

My Project

Our high school students are creative, resilient, and determined learners who face significant daily challenges. Despite economic hardships, they show up everyday with a desire to learn and grow. What makes them truly special is their willingness to support each other and their openness to seeking help when needed.

The resources our school is requesting will help create a nurturing space where students can find moments of peace and support during challenging days.

Our school's social work office is a place where students can decompress, regulate their emotions, restore confidence, and return to class ready to learn.

The Buddha Board will give students a mindful way to express difficult feelings and release stress without words. Coloring books offer a proven anxiety-reduction technique that helps students focus and calm down during difficult moments. The snacks will give students the extra boost needed to get through the school day, while helping to keep their anxiety levels at baseline. The conversation starter cards will help the social workers to engage on a deeper level with their students, while offering a safe and structured way to explore difficult topics and emotions.

Our students are incredibly resourceful and dedicated young people who often balance school with part-time jobs to help support their families. Sometimes this means they come to school hungry or tired, as basic needs like regular meals might be sacrificed due to financial constraints.

By fostering an environment of trust and open communication, we can help our students develop the emotional resilience and coping skills they need for success both in and out of the classroom. Your support will directly impact our ability to provide these essential resources and create lasting, positive changes in our students' lives.

Ms. Brown James Baldwin School Excp Learning 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Brown

New York, NY View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

120 students impacted 7donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Ms. Brown is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Water Artist Board Drawing Set Paint with Bamboo Brush, Repeatable Zen Buddha Magic Painting Board Paint with Water, Relaxation Meditation Sketch pad • Amazon Business $27.99 3 $83.97
100 Pieces Motivational Stress Balls Colorful Foam Balls Inspirational Stress Relief Balls Quotes Stress Ball Pack Small Anxiety Balls for Relief Encouraging (Motivational, Fresh Colors) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
ENSO Japanese Zen Garden Kit for Desk - Inori Premium Sand Garden Gift Set for Meditation Therapy - Mini Zen Décor Office Desktop Accessories - Solid Wood Tray, 4 Hand Crafted Spheres & Custom Holder • Amazon Business $37.75 1 $37.75
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Kind Healthy Snacks KIND Nuts & Sea Salt Variety Pack Minis Snack Bars, 0.7 Ounce, Box of 20 • School Specialty $32.99 1 $32.99
Essential Oil Diffusers with 15x10mL Oils, 500ml Diffuser, Aromatherapy Diffuser Ultrasonic Technology for Large Room, Home, Office • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
200 Resilience Conversation Starter Cards for Stronger Families - Build Trust, Safety and Connection Through Transitions or Life Changes - Deeper Discussion Parents Children's Therapy Icebreaker Game • Amazon Business $29.97 1 $29.97
Sensible Portions Veggie Straws Multi-Pack, Gluten-Free Chips, Individual Snacks, 1 Ounce Bag, 24-Pack • Amazon Business $28.25 1 $28.25
Skinny Pop Original Popcorn .65 oz. 28/Box (SKP00462) • Staples $23.74 1 $23.74
Head’s Up Party Game 4th Edition, Word Guessing Board Game for Kids and Families Ages 8 and up • Amazon Business $20.10 1 $20.10
The Live Your Values Deck: Sort Out, Honor, and Practice What Matters Most to You • Amazon Business $17.96 1 $17.96
Mattel UNO Card Game • Kaplan Early Learning Company $8.96 2 $17.92
Outus 9 Pieces Mental Health Posters Anxiety Therapy Motivational Poster Psychologist Counselor Inspirational Posters Positive Quotes Wall Decor Classroom for Home Office, 8 x 10 Inch(Retro Style) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Therapy Games for Teens: Easy and Practical CBT and DBT Tools: Manage Anxiety, Depression, and Stress, Improve Communications Skills and Self-Esteem through Fun Activities (Mental Health Workbooks) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Breaking Barriers Down - Social Skills Games and Therapy Games, A Feelings Game for Kids That Develops Emotion Regulation (Expansion Pack (Blocks Not Included)) • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
The CBT Workbook for Mental Health: Evidence-Based Exercises to Transform Negative Thoughts and Manage Your Well-Being • Amazon Business $7.33 1 $7.33

Materials cost

$459.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.30

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.90

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$500.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.24

Total project goal

$588.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $588.28

6 Donors

-$586.44

Donations toward project cost

-$500.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.84

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Ms. Brown and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NY","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":4,"name":"High School"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/feeding-hearts-minds-essential-resour/8906471/","mayHaveReplacements":true,"numStudents":120,"teacherScreenName":"Ms. Brown","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"1591260572","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"New York","teachersOnPage":[9817916],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":8906471,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":false,"authorIds":{"9817916":{"owner":"Ms. Brown","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[8906471],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/136/teacher-placeholder-4_136.png","teacherHasProfilePhoto":false,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":22432364,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":9817916,"schoolCounty":"New York (Manhattan)","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":true,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NY","name":"New York"}}