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Healthy Snacks Keeps the Brain Intact

My students need healthy snacks to keep them help recharge their batteries and increase their brain power during the day.

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My Students

I teach science and social students to 6th, 7th and 8th graders. in a Title I school where 100% of the students receive free breakfast and lunch. My school is located in a high poverty area in Philadelphia.

Despite the struggles of some students not having daily nutritious meals and or healthy snacks, they still come to school willing and ready to learn.

I would like to ease some of the students nutritional needs by offering healthy snacks such as a variety of breakfast bars and other low calorie snacks to all the classes that I serve. These healthy snacks may help students stay focused and recharge their batteries when needed.

My Project

Working in a school in a low income area can be challenging for various reasons, one of which is the inability to focus because some of them may be hungry. There are some students who may not have eaten dinner the night before, which may cause them to lose focus because they are busy watching the clock waiting for lunch to begin. Our school day starts at 8:20 and their lunch period is at 1:45, which makes it is almost impossible to teach a lesson that they will pay attention to and stay focused on.

Students should be able come to school to concentrate on their education, instead of being distracted by hunger pangs.

I want to be able to provide my students with healthy, pick me up snacks, to help them stay focused throughout the day and or send some home snacks, when needed.

Ms. HIcks William McKinley Elementary School 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.

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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 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SereneLife Locking Storage Container Bin 21 Gallon Large Capacity - Stackable Storage Tote Deck Tough Box - Durable Plastic Household Organizer Bins with Lid, Combination Lock Security - (SLSBIN20) • Amazon Business $69.99 1 $69.99
Healthy Snacks, Variety Pack, Breakfast Bars, Including Nature Valley, Belvita, Goodness Knows, Clif, Nutri Grain and Fiber One • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Quaker Yogurt Chewy Granola Bar, Blueberry, 6.1-Ounce Packages (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $19.74 2 $39.48
Healthy and Delicious Snack Bar Mix- Sweet & Salty 50 Granola Bars-Nature Valley • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Quaker Breakfast Squares, Soft Baked Bars, Variety Pack (4 Count) • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98
Quaker Breakfast Flats, Variety Pack, Breakfast Bars, 5 Count, Net Weight. 7 Ounce (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Variety Pack Bold Mix, (Box of 30 bags) • Amazon Business $9.98 2 $19.96

Materials cost

$276.36

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$310.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.80

Total project goal

$365.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $365.31

2 Donors

-$365.31

Donations toward project cost

-$310.51

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.80

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 $0.00

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