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

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Healthy Snacks for Kindergarten!

Help me give my students healthy snacks and water to keep them hydrated and feeling good throughout the day!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. McGrath's classroom raised $602

This project is fully funded

My Project

Welcome to our DonorsChoose project, where we're excited to invite you to join us in ensuring that our kindergarten students have the fuel they need to stay focused, energized, and ready to learn. With your help, we can provide our students with healthy snacks and water to keep them nourished and hydrated throughout the school day.

Our goal is to secure a supply of nutritious snacks and water bottles for our kindergarten classroom.

Many of our students come to school without access to sufficient food and hydration, which can impact their ability to concentrate and participate fully in classroom activities. By providing them with healthy snacks and water, we can ensure that they have the energy and focus they need to succeed academically and thrive socially.

Kindergarten is a time of rapid growth and development, both physically and intellectually. Proper nutrition and hydration are essential for supporting children's cognitive function, concentration, and overall well-being. By addressing their basic needs for food and water, we can create a supportive learning environment where all students have the opportunity to reach their full potential and excel academically.

Your contribution to our project will directly impact the lives of our kindergarten students by providing them with access to nutritious snacks and water throughout the school day. By fueling their bodies and minds, you will help them stay focused, engaged, and ready to learn, setting them up for success in school and beyond. Your support will make a meaningful difference in their daily lives and contribute to their overall health and academic achievement.

Ms. McGrath PS 121 Throop Grades PreK-2

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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Break Box Healthy Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 3 $114.63
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Break Box Dorm Room Survival Snack Box 55 Items/Box (700-00014) • Staples $48.81 1 $48.81
True Clear Purified Bottled Water 8 fl. oz. Bottles 24/Carton (TC54595) • Staples $8.99 5 $44.95
Quarantine Snack Box 42/Box (700-00085) • Staples $41.15 1 $41.15
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $34.97 1 $34.97
Skinny Pop Variety Snack Pack, 36/Pack (220-01049) • Quill.com $24.79 1 $24.79
Pirate's Booty Cheddar Blast Cheese Puffs, Gluten Free, Healthy Kids Snacks, 0.75oz Individual Size Snack Bags (16 Count) • Amazon Business $18.29 1 $18.29
Kellogg's Rice Krispies Treats, Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original, School Lunch Snack, 41.9oz Case (54 Count) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Welch's Fruit Snacks Mixed Fruit 8 oz 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack, 17.72oz Box (20 Pouches) • Amazon Business $12.86 1 $12.86
Nutella & GO! Bulk 12 Pack, Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread with Breadsticks, Snack Cups for Kids, 1.8 oz Each • Amazon Business $11.24 1 $11.24
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

$473.79

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$510.90

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$90.16

Total project goal

$601.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$601.06

1 Donor

-$300.53

Donations toward project cost

-$255.45

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.08

match offer

-$300.53

Match offer toward project cost

-$255.45

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$45.08

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$0.00

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