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Mrs. Baniak from Youngstown, OH is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Minds, Nourishing Futures

Help me give my students healthy snacks which can have a direct impact on their ability to focus and succeed academically.

  • $162 goal

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

This project expired on July 18, 2025.

My Project

Many of the children we serve come from low-income households, and they often face significant challenges, both inside and outside the classroom. A key obstacle is food insecurity, which can have a direct impact on their ability to focus and succeed academically.

Our school community is filled with bright, motivated students who are eager to learn, but many come to school without the fuel they need to stay energized and focused throughout the day.

Unfortunately, the snacks available to them are often sugary, processed, and lacking in nutritional value. That’s why we need your help to ensure our students have access to healthy, balanced snacks that will help them thrive both academically and physically.

The goal of this project is to provide nutritious, kid-friendly snacks such as fresh fruit, granola bars, trail mix, and whole grain crackers for our students. By offering them healthy options, we can help improve their concentration, support their overall well-being, and create a positive learning environment.

Our students face enough barriers in life already, and something as simple as a healthy snack can make a big difference in their day. These snacks will help ensure they have the energy they need to focus on their studies and succeed in school.

Mrs. Baniak Horizon Science Academy - Youngstown 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

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

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Youngstown, OH 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

17 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Snack Box Easter Care Package (120 Count) Variety Snacks Gift Box - College Students, Military, Work or Home - Chips Cookies & Candy! shellys delight • Amazon Business $70.90 1 $70.90
Gatorade G2 Thirst Quencher, 3 Flavor Variety Pack, 12oz Bottles (24 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.49 1 $18.49
Gatorade Zero Sugar Thirst Quencher, Glacier Cherry Variety Pack, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $15.97 1 $15.97

Materials cost

$105.36

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$136.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.17

Total project goal

$161.11

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