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Ms. Hessel from Omaha, NE is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Food for Thought!

Help me give my students the last bite!! My philosophy is to truly share with my class, especially the 2PM snack time. Adults take snacking for granted and my classroom of kids often seek bites in their day!

  • 12 donors
  • $825 goal

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My Project

My kids came back from spring break with their best stomachs forward! These snacks will get us through the last quarter. Our class does an early lunch, and the recess hunger strikes hard in the afternoons. We are graciously supported periodically through the school. These snacks are for encouragement and student involvement. My classroom ‘community crew’ has a task to help pass out paper, pencils and snacks when applicable. It’s a joy some kids have, sharing food! Something adults can relate to, I’m sure! My gratitude is extended to you reading this far— and extra karma points for those who decide to donate. Thanks a bunch, from my friends in 2nd grade.

Ms. Hessel Skinner Magnet Center Grades PreK-2

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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Omaha, NE 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

24 students impacted 12donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Slim Jim Original Snack-Sized Smoked Meat Stick 0.28 oz 120 Sticks/Box (61368) • Staples $72.19 1 $72.19
Takis Fuego, 1 oz, 46 Pack • Quill.com $56.99 1 $56.99
HASLE OUTFITTERS 17oz Stainless Steel Water Bottles Bulk, Vacuum Insulated Water Bottles Double Walled Powder Coated Reusable Metal Sports Water Bottles Keep Drinks Hot and Cold, Red, 8Packs • Amazon Business $52.99 1 $52.99
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Gift Box Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Cheetos Cheese Snacks, Crunchy Hot, 2-Ounce Large Single Serve Bags (Pack of 64) • Amazon Business $38.36 1 $38.36
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
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Desert Sun Snacks Variety Pack For Adults & Kids Snack - Premium School Snacks Gift Treat Basket of 40 Individually Wrapped Assorted Care Packages Christmas Treats Gift Bulk Box of Cookies Crackers Granola Bars - Military Care Packs Office Basket Kid Birthday Boxes College Students Munchies Mix I... • Amazon Business $32.01 1 $32.01
Nutella & GO! Bulk 24 Pack, Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread with Pretzel Sticks, Stocking Stuffers, Snack Cups, 1.9 oz Each​ • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Ultimate Snacks Care Package Comes in Beautiful Gift Box- (40 count) Bulk Variety Sampler, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts,, Great For Christmas, Office Meetings , Friends & Family, Military, College Students, New Year • Amazon Business $27.89 1 $27.89
Mexi-Mix Box Mexican Candy Assortment. 86 count. Care Package Variety of Spicy Candy Box Gift Bulk Dulces Mexicanos Snack Include: Obleas Duvalin Lucas Vero Mango Pulparindo Pelon Pelo Rico • Amazon Business $25.49 1 $25.49
CHIPS AHOY! Cookies Variety Pack, Original Chocolate Chip, Chewy Chocolate Chip with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & Chewy Hershey's Fudge Filled Soft Cookies, 50 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
Jack Link's Beef Jerky Bold Variety Pack – Includes Sweet & Hot, Jalapeño and Peppered Jerky, Bulk Protein Snack Pack, Good Source of Protein, Meat Snacks Made with 100% Beef – 1.25 Oz (Pack of 15) • Amazon Business $24.53 1 $24.53
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
CRUSH Crush, Lemonade, Liquid Water Enhancer – New, Better Taste (4 Bottles, Makes 96 Flavored Water Drinks) 1.62 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Pure Life Purified Water, 16.9 Fl oz. Plastic Bottled Water, 24/Carton (110109) • Quill.com $19.59 1 $19.59
Black Forest Juicy Burst Gluten Free Berry Medley Fruit Gummies 32 oz. 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Staples $14.05 1 $14.05
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
Jack Link's Beef Jerky Variety Pack – Includes Original and Teriyaki Jerky, Bulk Proetin Snack Pack, Good Source of Protein, Meat Snacks Made with 100% Beef, Individual Bags – 1.25 Oz (Pack of 15) • Amazon Business $13.63 1 $13.63
Sunkist Zero Sugar Orange Soda, 12 fl oz cans, 12 pack • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37
50 Pcs Astronaunt Stickers, Laptop and Water Bottle Drink Decal Sticker Pack for Teens, Girls, Women Vinyl Stickers Waterproof • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99
Coca-Cola Coke Zero Sugar Diet Soda Soft Drink, 7.5 fl oz, 10 Pack • Amazon Business $4.79 1 $4.79

Materials cost

$623.89

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $37.43

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.65

Total project goal

$824.33

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $824.33

10 Donors

-$538.19

Donations toward project cost

-$479.96

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.23

Matching donations from our partners

-$259.69

Match offers toward project cost

-$220.74

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.95

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$26.47

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