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Ms. Atem from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Fueling Young Minds: Snacks for Growing Learners!

Help me give my students snacks to help them stay focused, energized, and ready to learn throughout the school day.

  • 3 donors
  • $506 goal

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My Project

My students are bright, curious, and full of potential. They come to school eager to learn, despite the challenges many of them face outside the classroom. Yet, I’ve noticed how a lack of nourishment can quietly steal their focus, making it harder for them to fully engage, participate, and enjoy their day. That’s why I’m requesting snacks to ensure my students have the nourishment they need to stay engaged and ready to learn.

A simple snack can mean the difference between struggling to concentrate and feeling energized and confident.

It allows them to focus on being kids laughing, learning, and growing without the weight of hunger distracting them. My goal is to create a classroom where every child feels cared for, supported, and ready to reach their full potential. My students are special, not just because of their kindness and determination, but because they show me every day how much they want to learn and succeed.

Ms. Atem Smothers Elementary School 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.

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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

25 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Welch's Variety Pack 10 oz. Juice Drink 24/Pack (47910) • Staples $33.70 2 $67.40
SCHOOLHOUSE SNACKS - Snacks for Kids (50 Count) | Snack Box for Kids with American Snack Assortment | Perfect Kids School Snacks, Variety Snack Box, Camp Care Package, Travel Snack Box, Snack Gift Box • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
GoGo squeeZ Organic Applesauce and Fruit Puree, Variety Pack, Apple, Strawberry & Banana, 3.2 oz (Pack of 12), Unsweetened Organic Fruit Snacks for Kids, No Gluten, Nut & Dairy, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $11.61 3 $34.83
Honest Kids Organic Juice Drink Assorted Variety Pack, 6 Fl Oz, (40 Count) • Amazon Business $15.99 2 $31.98
600 Pack Party Favors for Kids 8-12, Fidget Toys Set Sensory Toys Anxiety for Kids and Adults Autism Birthday Gift Classroom Prizes Treasure Box Goodie Bag Stuffers Halloween Christmas Stocking • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $26.38 1 $26.38
Crayola Dough - Silly Scents | 60x1oz Scented Play Dough Party Pack | 60 Modeling Compound Tubs | 6 Colors & Scents | Christmas Party Favors for Kids | Christmas Stocking Stuffers | Classroom Gifts • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
Black Forest Juicy Burst Low Fat Mixed Fruit Snacks 32 oz 40 Packs/Box (FER47149) • Staples $19.69 1 $19.69
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 2 $19.52
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37

Materials cost

$372.09

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$22.33

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$430.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$75.88

Total project goal

$505.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$505.88

2 Donors

-$350.88

Donations toward project cost

-$298.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.63

match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

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$0.00

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