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Ms. Ochoa from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Student Success

Help me give my students a motivational snack to keep my low-income students energized, focused, and excited about learning. Your support eases hunger and fosters a positive environment where they can thrive and succeed.

  • 6 donors
  • $263 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

Providing a steady supply of healthy and fun snacks helps my students stay energized and focused throughout the day. Hunger can derail concentration, and these snacks curb that distraction, promoting better participation and behavior. They also serve as small rewards, offering a tangible way to celebrate achievements and milestones. In turn, students feel appreciated, which fosters a stronger sense of community and belonging.

My goals for this project are to reduce hunger-related barriers, boost academic engagement, and create a more supportive classroom environment.

By ensuring that snacks are readily available, I hope to help my students concentrate on their lessons, participate more actively in discussions, and approach learning with increased enthusiasm. Ultimately, I want them to develop a lifelong love of learning and feel confident in their abilities.

My students are remarkable because they face daily challenges with unwavering determination, coming from diverse, low-income backgrounds. Many have responsibilities beyond the classroom, yet they show up eager to learn and support one another. They bring unique perspectives, creativity, and empathy to every activity, forming a tightly knit community. Providing them with these resources shows them that their hard work matters and encourages them to keep striving for success. By supplying nutritious, motivational snacks, I believe we can empower them to reach new heights and thrive both academically and personally.

Ms. Ochoa Graham Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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Chicago, IL 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

35 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cheez-It Crackers, Original, 1.5oz (60 Count) • Amazon Business $30.90 1 $30.90
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Mini Twist Pretzels, 40 ounce (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.60 4 $30.40
Nabisco Classic Mix Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Nutter Butter Bites, RITZ Bits Cheese, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.68 3 $26.04
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 3 $25.11
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
Golden Grahams Lucky Charms Breakfast Cereal Treat Bars Variety Pack, 28 ct • Amazon Business $9.88 2 $19.76
Takis Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Variety Pack, Assorted Flavored Mixed Rolled Tortilla Chips – (15) Fuego Mini 1.23 oz, (10) Nitro Mini 1.23 oz • Amazon Business $14.24 1 $14.24
Takis Blue Heat Mini 25 pc / 1.23 oz Bite Size Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $12.45 1 $12.45
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76

Materials cost

$190.14

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$222.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.35

Total project goal

$262.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $262.34

3 Donors

-$189.34

Donations toward project cost

-$169.87

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$19.47

Matching donations from our partners

-$62.50

Match offers toward project cost

-$53.12

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.38

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$10.51

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 $0.00

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