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Ms. Chavez from Taos, NM is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Futures: Science Snacks & Scholarly Sips

Help me give my students snacks and comfort items to support their ability to focus during class and on their way home.

  • $909 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

The purpose of this fundraiser is to provide essential resources for high school students with learning disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Your donations purchase healthy snacks, hygiene items, and stim toys—critical components that support both physical and emotional well-being, which are vital for effective learning.

When disadvantaged students are well-fed, comfortable and at ease, they can fully access the same educational resources as their peers.

Students with learning disabilities and those from economically disadvantaged backgrounds often face additional barriers to academic success. These barriers can include inadequate access to nutritious food, poor hygiene supplies, and a lack of supportive tools to help manage sensory needs. These factors can significantly impact their concentration, self-esteem, and overall academic performance.

This campaign aims to provide:

- Vital hygiene items such as hair and tooth brushes, menstrual support and deodorant

- Healthy snacks, including trail mix, instant soups, applesauce and granola bars

- Stim toys and comfort items like chewable jewelry, hot tea and cocoa, fidgets and plushies

My students often come to me with the idea that they are meant to be disadvantaged, that they deserve their situations due to supposed bad behavior, social stigma around disabilities and racial background, or because improving things seems impossible. There are times when all it takes to turn someone's bad day around is a snack and a chance to clean themselves up. Your donations help bring a little light and comfort into my students' lives, and we thank you.

Ms. Chavez Taos High School Grades 9-12

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. Chavez

Taos, NM 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Comfy Package [10 oz. - 50 Sets Insulated Kraft Ripple Paper Hot Cups, Disposable Coffee Cups With Lids - Ideal for Hot Beverages, Travel, and Office Use • Amazon Business $20.77 2 $41.54
Nature's Garden Healthy Trail Mix Snack Pack - 28.8 oz (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $41.49 1 $41.49
Twinings Variety Pack Assorted Tea Bags, 25 Bags/Box, 6 Boxes/Case (F15485) • Quill.com $37.99 1 $37.99
Squishmallows 5" Mystery Box Plush 5 Pack-New 2024 Styles-Official Kellytoy-Soft & Squishy Mini Stuffed Animal Toy- Gift for Kids, Girls & Boys • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Secret Powder Fresh Invisible Solid Antiperspirant and Deodorant, 0.5 oz., 24/Carton?(31384CT) • Quill.com $32.29 1 $32.29
Lipton Chicken Noodle Cup-A-Soup, 0.45 Ounce, Pack of 22 • School Specialty $31.34 1 $31.34
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go Organic, Apple Apple, 3.2 oz (Pack of 48), Unsweetened Organic Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $30.00 1 $30.00
Fruit Bars Snack Gift Box (20 Pack) - 100% Natural, Gluten-Free, Vegan Fruit Snacks Variety Pack • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Zopeal 28 Pcs Mini Wet Hair Brush Bulk Small Pocket Travel Hairbrush Set Hygiene Supplies Detangler Soft Bristle Detangling Paddle Kids Operation Christmas for Most Hair Type Wet Dry Hair (28 Colors) • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
Jergens Ultra Healing Dry Skin Moisturizer, Travel Size Body and Hand Lotion, for Extra Dry Skin, Use After Washing Hands, HYDRALUCENCE blend, Vitamins C, E, B5, 1 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $26.30 1 $26.30
(5 Patches) CrampCareH PMS/Menstrual Cramps Relief Heat Patch with Wide Wings, FDA Registered • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Ludens Deliciously Soothing Throat Drops, Honey Lemon Flavor, 25 Count, Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $22.51 1 $22.51
Jergens Ultra Healing Dry Skin Lotion, Hand and Body Moisturizer for Quick Absorption into Extra Dry Skin with Hydralucence Blend, Vitamins C, E and B5, White, 21 Oz, 3 Count • Amazon Business $22.41 1 $22.41
Kar's Variety Trail Mix 1.75 oz. 24 Bags/Pack (KAR08361) • Staples $22.05 1 $22.05
Colgate Max Fresh Wisp Disposable Mini Travel Toothbrushes, Peppermint, 24 Count (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $18.96 1 $18.96
Nestle Hot Chocolate Packets, Milk Chocolate Flavor Hot Cocoa Mix, Made with Real Cocoa, 0.71 oz Sachets, Bulk Pack (60 Count) • Amazon Business $18.07 1 $18.07
SGAOFIEE 12 PACK 9 Inch Lightweight Wheat Straw Plates, Microwave and Dishwasher Safe BPA Free and Healthy Wheat Straw Plates, Unbreakable Deep Dinner Plates • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Gymdin 24-Piece Black Spoons and Forks Set, Food Grade Stainless Steel with Plastic Handle Silverware Set, Mirror Polished, Dishwasher Safe, Silverware Forks and Spoons for Home, Kitchen or Restaurant • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Homienly Unbreakable Cereal Bowls Set of 8-26 OZ Soup Bowls Microwave and Dishwasher Safe Wheat Straw Bowl Assorted Color Dessert Bowls for Serving Soup, Oatmeal, Pasta and Salad (Gradient Blue) • Amazon Business $17.99 1 $17.99
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Okuna Outpost 6-Pack 12oz Wheat Straw Mugs, Dishwasher Safe Unbreakable Coffee Mug Set with Handles, Reusable Plastic Mug for Coffee, Tea, Milk, Warm Beverages (3 Colors, 4x3x4 in) • Amazon Business $16.49 1 $16.49
Purell Advanced Hand Sanitizer Gel Infused with Essential Oils, Scented Variety Pack, 1 fl oz Travel Size Flip Cap Bottles (Box of 12 Bottles)- 3901-24-CMRMETRY • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Bumble Bee Snack on the Run Chicken Salad with Crackers Kit, 3.5 oz (Pack of 12) - Ready to Eat, Spoon Included - Shelf Stable & Convenient Protein Snack • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97
Luden's Sore Throat Drops, For Minor Sore Throat Relief, Wild Cherry, 30 Count, 12 Pk • Amazon Business $14.88 1 $14.88
GOLDEN DEER Water Dispenser for 5 Gallon Bottle, Portable 5 Gallon Water Dispenser,Universal Water Dispenser for 2.5、3 and 5 Gallon Bottles USB Charging Water Bottle Pump • Amazon Business $13.58 1 $13.58
Prince of Peace Instant Lemon Ginger Honey Crystals, 30 Sachets – Instant Hot or Cold Beverage – Easy to Brew Ginger and Honey Crystals • Amazon Business $13.41 1 $13.41
Kleenex Everyday Pocket Packs Facial Tissues (32 Packs of 9 Tissues) Total 288 Tissues • Amazon Business $13.20 1 $13.20
CHENGU 16 Pcs Fidget Toys Set Include 8 Six Roller Chain and 8 Key Flippy Chain Stress Reducer Bike Chain Toys Anxiety Relief Bike Chain for Teens Adults ADHD, Add, Autism (Bright) • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Multi-Surface Concentrate, Lemon Verbena, 32 fl oz. (78176-MP) • Quill.com $11.99 1 $11.99
Homienly Drinking Glasses Premium Wheat Straw Unbreakable Cups - Set of 6 Alternative to Plastic Cups Reusable Unbreakable Drinking Cup Reusable Dishwasher Safe Water Glasses Tumblers (12 OZ) • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Promax 3 Pack Sensory Chew Necklaces for Kids Toddlers with Autism ADHD,Biting Needs,Oral Motor Chewy Stick,Silicone Teether Toys for Autistic Chewers,Gum-Friendly • Amazon Business $5.98 2 $11.96
Fluid Movement Native Honey Sticks For Tea, Honey Packets Single Serve Stir Sticks, Natural Flavor, Honey Straws (Honey Sticks Bulk, 50 count) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
4 Pack Stress Ball for Kids and Adults Slow Rising Balls Sensory Fidget Toy Anxiety Stress Relaxation Squeezing Balls Calming Tool, Vent Mood and Improve Focus, Squishy Ball Hand Grip Pressure Ball • Amazon Business $9.90 1 $9.90
DecorRack 100% Cotton Bar Mops, Kitchen Dish Cloths, Multi-Purpose Cleaning Towels, Ultra Absorbent, Machine Washable, Quick Dry, Assorted Colors (10 Pack) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Chew Necklaces for Sensory Kids, 8 Pack Chewy Necklace Sensory Boys and Girls with Autism, ADHD, SPD, Biting, Silicone Teething Necklace Oral Chew Toys for Adults Reduce Chewing Anxiety Fidget • Amazon Business $8.89 1 $8.89
Prestee Wooden Coffee Stirrer, 1000 Disposable Coffee Stir Sticks, 5.5" Wooden Stir Sticks for Coffee & Cocktails, Wooden Beverage Mixer with Smooth Ends, Swizzle Drink Sticks, Coffee Bar Accessories • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99

Materials cost

$728.05

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.13

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$772.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$136.25

Total project goal

$908.35

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $908.35

3 Donors

-$433.88

Donations toward project cost

-$403.30

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.58

match offer

-$433.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$368.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$65.08

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$40.59

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