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Ms. Griver from Houston, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hungry Tummies, Busy Minds!

Help me give my students food. The school year is fast approaching and learning when you are hungry is a hard task, especially for 1st grade.

  • $428 goal

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My Project

The food items I am requesting, such as healthy snacks, breakfast bars, and treats, will ensure that our students start their day with the energy and nutrition they need to focus and participate in classroom activities. Also, a special treat for them to have. Research shows that well-nourished children are better able to concentrate, retain information, and perform academically. Providing these food items will help prevent hunger, which can be a major barrier to effective learning, ensuring our students are ready to learn and succeed every day.

Our primary goal for this project is to provide consistent access to nutritious food for all students in our 1st grade classroom.

By doing so, we aim to create an environment where hunger is not a distraction, allowing every student to fully engage in their education.

My students are special because they come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives and talents to our classroom. Despite facing various challenges, they demonstrate remarkable resilience, curiosity, and eagerness to learn. Each child has the potential to achieve great things, and by ensuring they have access to the food they need, we can help unlock that potential and support their journey towards becoming confident, capable learners.

Ms. Griver Shadydale 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

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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Houston, TX 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

HBCU Alum 30 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies, 1 Oz Single Serve Cookies (Pack of 120) • Amazon Business $46.93 1 $46.93
Betty Crocker Fruit Gushers Flavored Snacks, Strawberry Splash/Tropical Flavors, 33.6 oz., 42 Pouches/Pack (14698) • Quill.com $36.99 1 $36.99
JOLLY RANCHER, KIT KAT and REESE'S Assorted Flavored Snack Size, Candy Party Pack, 34.19 oz (HEC93942) • Quill.com $33.99 1 $33.99
Wheat Thins BIG Whole Grain Wheat Crackers, 6 - 8 oz Boxes • Amazon Business $29.27 1 $29.27
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Lunch Snacks, On-the-Go Snacks, Snack Stacks, Variety Pack, 19.3oz Box (27 Cups)​​ • Amazon Business $13.98 2 $27.96
Gardetto's Original Original Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 42 Bags/Pack (GEM49448) • Staples $22.83 1 $22.83
Del Monte Fruit Cup Snacks In Juice, 4 Oz, 12 Ct • Amazon Business $7.39 3 $22.17
RITZ Cheese Sandwich Crackers, 8 Count (Pack of 6), Total - 48 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $21.84 1 $21.84
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $21.72 1 $21.72
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $19.95 1 $19.95
Nutri-Grain Soft Baked Breakfast Bars, Kids Snacks, Whole Grain, Variety Pack (4 Boxes, 32 Bars) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Mott's Fruit Flavored Snacks, Assorted Fruit, Pouches, 0.8 oz, 40 ct • Amazon Business $8.29 2 $16.58
Rice Krispies Treats Mini Squares, Kids Snacks, Lunch Snacks, Grab n' Go, Original, 15.5oz Box (40 Bars) • Amazon Business $11.56 1 $11.56

Materials cost

$328.78

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.93

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$363.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$64.18

Total project goal

$427.89

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $427.89

1 Donor

-$285.25

Donations toward project cost

-$242.47

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$42.78

match offer

-$142.64

Match offer toward project cost

-$121.24

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$21.40

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