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Mr. Alvarez from Los Angeles, CA 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 With Nutritious Snacks

Help me give my students nutritious snacks to ensure optimal focus in my classroom and that no one goes hungry.

  • $268 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

As a dedicated educator, my goal is to ensure that each of my students has the opportunity to succeed. One crucial factor in their success is having access to nutritious snacks throughout the school day. Many of my students come to school hungry or do not eat throughout the day. This lack of proper nutrition can significantly affect their ability to concentrate, participate, and learn effectively.

With your support, I aim to provide a variety of nutritious snacks for my students.

These snacks will help keep them energized, focused, and ready to tackle their academic challenges. More importantly, they will ensure that no student in my classroom goes hungry.

Your generous contribution will directly impact my students' daily lives, helping them thrive academically and personally. Together, we can create an environment where every child has the nourishment they need to succeed. Thank you for considering supporting this vital project.

Mr. Alvarez James A Garfield Senior High School Grades 9-12

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 Mr. Alvarez

Los Angeles, CA 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

90 students impacted 8donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nature Valley Oats & Honey Granola Bar, 28 Bars/Box (GEM2382) • Quill.com $29.99 2 $59.98
GoGo squeeZ Fruit on the Go, Apple Apple, 3.2 oz (Pack of 48), Unsweetened Fruit Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free and Dairy Free, Reclosable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $35.17 1 $35.17
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.46 3 $28.38
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.9 oz. 40 Packs/Box (PIM94068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29

Materials cost

$178.69

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $16.35

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$227.72

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.19

Total project goal

$267.91

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $267.91

7 Donors

-$248.65

Donations toward project cost

-$212.85

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.80

match offer

-$17.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$14.88

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$2.62

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.76

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 $0.00

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