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

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Fueling Minds and Bodies

Help me give my students snacks and water to hydrate their minds and bodies!

  • $318 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

Ms. Osman has another project! Donate to Nourish to Flourish: Safe Space for Student Wellness And Engagement to help her classroom.

$329 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Ms. Osman

Ms. Osman has another project! Donate to Nourish to Flourish: Safe Space for Student Wellness And Engagement to help her classroom.

$329 - complete this project and be a hero

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

In my classroom, I believe that a hungry stomach shouldn't be an obstacle to a hungry mind. That's why I am excited about my project "Snack Smart, Learn Strong". My goal is simple yet powerful: to provide nutritious snacks and water to our students, many of whom come from low-income families.

The impact of this project is both immediate and far-reaching.

By offering breakfast and snacks, we aim to combat hunger pangs that can distract and detract from learning. It's well-known that nutrition is crucial for cognitive function. These snacks aren't just food, they are fuel for our students' brains, helping them concentrate better, retain more information, and participate actively in class.

My project's goals extend beyond mere sustenance. I am hoping to foster a sense of community and care. When students see their teacher looking out for their basic needs, it builds trust and a positive learning environment. I also aim to teach the importance of healthy eating, setting my students up for long-term well-being.

What makes my students special is their resilience, diversity, and eagerness to learn. Many of them face challenges outside of school, yet they come every day ready to learn and grow. This project is our way of supporting them, showing that we believe in their potential, and are invested in their success. It's about nurturing our student's bodies and minds, supporting their educational journey, and creating a caring community. Through this project, we're not just feeding students; we're fueling their future.

Ms. Osman Intermediate School 93 Ridgewood 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. Osman

Ridgewood, 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

100 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
True Clear? Purified Bottled Water, 8 fl oz. Bottles, 24/Carton (TC54595) • Quill.com $12.99 4 $51.96
Nutri-Grain Breakfast Bar Variety Pack, 1.3 oz., 48 Bars/Box (KEE05872) • Quill.com $34.99 1 $34.99
Black Forest Juicy Burst Berry Mix Fruit Snacks, 32 oz., 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Quill.com $16.59 2 $33.18
popchips Ridges Potato Chips 0.8 oz. 30/Carton (SMC94000) • Staples $26.74 1 $26.74
Gushers Fruit Flavored Snacks, Variety Pack, Strawberry and Tropical, 20 ct • Amazon Business $8.26 3 $24.78
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 2 $23.96
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (42 Packs) • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95

Materials cost

$236.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$270.10

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$47.66

Total project goal

$317.76

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $317.76

1 Donor

-$211.83

Donations toward project cost

-$180.06

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.77

match offer

-$105.93

Match offer toward project cost

-$90.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$15.89

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 $0.00

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