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

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Fueling Futures with Snacks

Help me give my students snacks to keep them motivated during the ELA state test!

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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.

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Snack Boost: Fueling Bright Minds

Your snack donations will provide essential nourishment that can significantly enhance our students' focus, energy levels, and overall well-being.

Well-fed students are more attentive and engaged, making it easier for them to absorb new information and participate actively in class.

Goals for this Project:

Improved Concentration: By providing nutritious snacks, we aim to reduce mid-day slumps and keep our students sharp throughout the day.

Enhanced Participation: With the right fuel, students are more likely to engage in classroom activities and discussions.

Boosted Morale: Snacks can also serve as a morale booster, showing students that their community cares about their well-being.

What Makes Our Students Special: Our students come from diverse backgrounds and each brings unique perspectives and talents to the classroom. They are curious, hardworking, and eager to learn despite the challenges they may face. By supporting them, you're not just giving a snack—you're investing in their future and helping to create a supportive learning environment.

Ms. Nielsen Intermediate School 61 Leonardo Da Vinci Grades 6-8

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.

More about Ms. Nielsen

Corona, NY 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

30 students impacted

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Cheese Puffs, Gluten Free, Healthy Kids Snacks, 0.5 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $15.79 3 $47.37
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.48 3 $37.44
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 3 $29.28
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.14 3 $27.42
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 2 $25.78
Barnum's Original Animal Crackers, 12 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $5.99 3 $17.97

Materials cost

$185.26

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$218.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$38.48

Total project goal

$256.52

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $256.52

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 $256.52

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