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

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Fueling Us Throughout the Day

Help me give my students the snacks to keep them focused.

  • $391 goal

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My Students

My students come from diverse backgrounds. A large portion of my school's population comes from poverty-stricken homes; poverty is their dark cloud. Their struggles are real. They are kids with hopes and dreams of making their lives better and bettering the future of their families.

Unfortunately, due to the lack of funding, our district continues to struggle to provide the bare necessities to our special needs children.

Our school is a place where the students are safe, loved, and most importantly educated. With the pandemic crisis, we are facing, being in the classroom is consent for our students but the materials for them are scarce.

I became a teacher, in part, to set a good example for children who need role models in their lives. My hope is that I'll have a lasting impact on them.

My Project

There is a significant amount of time between breakfast and lunch during our school day. I've noticed that some of my students get hungry midway through, and some of them even skip breakfast. Since hunger affects their ability to learn, I'm requesting healthy snacks that can be provided to them on a daily basis.

A healthy snack at the right time can make a huge difference in a young student.

With healthy snacks to eat, my students will be able to enjoy an important energy boost that will allow them to have successful learning experiences in between breakfast and lunchtimes. These healthy snacks would also be provided to students who did not have a chance to eat breakfast. Imagine trying to learn something new while your belly rumbles from hunger... it is nearly impossible! Some of my students haven't brought snacks in to alleviate their hunger in the middle of our long mornings. Your donation would provide a critical need to my students and subsequently put them in the best position to succeed in school.

Ms. Esposito South Richmond High School PS/IS 25R 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. Esposito

Staten Island, 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

30 students impacted 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Frito Lay Chips, Variety, 30 Bags/Tray, 2 Trays/Case (FRI52347) • Staples $46.49 2 $92.98
Nabisco Cookie Variety Pack, 60 Count (220-00729) • Staples $27.49 2 $54.98
Welch's Fruit Snacks .9 Ounce Pouches Mixed Fruit, Pack of 80 (PIM69880) • Staples $24.49 2 $48.98
TRU RED 8.5" x 11" Copy Paper, 20 lbs., 92 Brightness, 500 Sheets/Ream, 10 Reams/Carton (TR56958) • Staples $40.73 1 $40.73
Pringles Potato Crisps Snack Stacks Variety Pack, 72/Carton (KEE18251) • Staples $38.99 1 $38.99
Paper Mate Flair Felt Pens, Medium Point, Assorted Ink, 24/Pack (1978998) • Staples $20.52 1 $20.52

Materials cost

$297.18

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.46

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$331.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.52

Total project goal

$390.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$390.16

10 Donors

-$389.81

Donations toward project cost

-$331.64

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.17

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.35

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$0.00

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