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

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Hungry Stomachs, Hungry Minds!

Help me give my students food and snacks to help fill their stomachs in order to provide a beneficial learning environment where they can become successful.

  • $623 goal

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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 Students

For many students, high school is the easiest and best time of their lives. However, that is not always true for my students. For many, they are met with difficult challenges that prevent them from succeeding. Some students deal with lack of parental involvement, interrupted education, dangerous neighborhoods, gang violence, drug abuse, and teen pregnancy to name a few. My students come from traditional high schools where they got lost in the shuffle due to overcrowded classrooms. Many of them bring a feeling of defeat and hopelessness.

At my high school, the students have a fresh start and a sense of positive possibilities.

We are a transfer high school for over-aged and under-credited students. It is a small school of about 250 students. Students have access to various support systems such as one-on-one counseling sessions, academic supports, and open communication and expectations.

We are the Wolf Pack! As wolves, we stick together as a community because there is strength in numbers. We are a family here. Because we recognize that traditional high school did not benefit our students, we create engaging lessons that interest our students.

My Project

Last year my students were so appreciative of the snacks for our classroom received from a funded project on DonorsChoose.org.

Many students come to school hungry due to a variety of socio-economic reasons.

Those reasons and their hunger pains impede on their success as students.

Last year with the food donation from supporters using DonorsChoose.org, my students were eager to come to school and I saw an increase in work productivity from the students. The students were motivated and energetic. They appreciated knowing that they could always grab a snack from the closet whenever they needed to. It helped to foster a second home for them. Please help me provide food and snacks again this year.

Ms. Laurynn Voyages Preparatory - South Queens 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 Ms. Laurynn

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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

120 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Cookies, Chips & Candies Care Package Variety Pack Bundle Sampler (150 Count) • Amazon Business $59.99 2 $119.98
Kellogg's Nutri-Grain, Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Variety Pack, 62.4 oz (48 Count) • Amazon Business $23.62 2 $47.24
Pop Secret Popcorn, Movie Theater Butter, 3 oz Microwave Bags, 30Count • Amazon Business $11.13 4 $44.52
Frito-Lay Classic Mix Variety Pack, 35 Count • Amazon Business $13.07 3 $39.21
Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Crackers, Classic Mix, 29 oz, Variety Pack, Box, Snack Packs, Pack Of 30 • Amazon Business $9.98 3 $29.94
Apple & Eve Sesame Street Organics Juice Box (32 Count) Variety Pack • Amazon Business $9.96 3 $29.88
Cheez-It Original Cheese Crackers - Baked Snack | Single Serve, 1.5 oz Bag (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $8.46 3 $25.38
Pop-Tarts Breakfast Toaster Pastries, Flavored Variety Pack, Frosted Brown Sugar Cinnamon, Frosted Strawberry, 32 Count • Amazon Business $7.99 3 $23.97
Quaker Baked Squares, Soft Baked Bars, Apple Cinnamon & Strawberry, 5 Bars (Pack of 4) ( Packaging May Vary ) • Amazon Business $11.19 2 $22.38
Welch's Mixed Fruit Snacks, 0.9 Ounce (40 Count) • Amazon Business $6.98 3 $20.94
GoGo squeeZ Applesauce on the Go, Variety Pack (Apple Apple/Apple Banana/Apple Strawberry), 3.2 Ounce (20 Pouches), Gluten Free, Vegan Friendly, Healthy Snacks, Unsweetened, Recloseable BPA Free Pouch • Amazon Business $9.78 2 $19.56
Planters Variety Pack 24 ct, Salted Peanuts, Honey Roasted Peanuts & Salted Cashews Ready-to-Go Sleeves, Multi-Pack Box • Amazon Business $7.79 2 $15.58
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Flavored Variety Pack, Original, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Onion, Grab and Go, 13.7 oz (10 Cans) • Amazon Business $7.19 2 $14.38
Nabisco Fun Shapes Cookie & Cracker Mix, Variety Pack with Teddy Grahams, Chips Ahoy! Cookies & Barnum’s Animal Crackers, 20 Count Individual Snack Bags • Amazon Business $6.98 2 $13.96
Nabisco Cookies Sweet Treats Variety Pack Cookies - with Oreo, Chips Ahoy, & Golden Oreo - 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $6.32 2 $12.64
Quaker Chewy Granola Bars, Variety Pack, 58 Bars • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99

Materials cost

$491.55

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$528.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$93.34

Total project goal

$622.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $622.26

1 Donor

-$622.26

Donations toward project cost

-$528.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.34

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