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Mrs. Calise from N. Charleston, SC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Food for Post-Spring Break Brains!

Help me give my students snacks for their bellies to help them learn!

  • $258 goal

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

This project expired on July 7, 2024.

My Project

As we gear up for the days following spring break, our focus shifts to ensuring our children have the energy and sustenance they need to navigate through upcoming testing periods. With summer break tantalizingly close, it's essential to keep our students fueled and focused as they prepare for these assessments.

These snacks serve a dual purpose: not only do they provide essential nutrients to support brain function and concentration during testing, but they also offer a convenient solution for those moments when hunger strikes and productivity wanes.

We understand that hungry students struggle to concentrate, so having these snacks readily available ensures that our children can perform at their best.

Your contributions to this initiative are greatly appreciated. By providing these snacks, you're not just offering sustenance; you're investing in our students' academic success and well-being. Thank you for your generosity and support as we strive to make the post-spring break period as smooth and productive as possible for our children.

Mrs. Calise Malcolm Hursey Montessori School Grades 3-5

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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N. Charleston, SC View local requests

Nearly all 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Break Box Kind Nut Bar Variety Pack 22 Bars/Box (700-S0021) • Staples $59.96 1 $59.96
Simply, Doritos White Cheddar, 0.875 Ounce (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $23.29 2 $46.58
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Kar’s Nuts Trail Mix Variety Pack, Pack of 24 – Yogurt Apple Nut, Mango Pineapple Mix, Sweet ‘N Spicy – Individually Wrapped, Gluten-Free Snack Mix • Amazon Business $27.71 1 $27.71

Materials cost

$174.24

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$12.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$219.13

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.67

Total project goal

$257.80

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

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