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Ms. McQueen from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Let's Take a Snack Time

Help me give my students healthy snacks that will give my students the much-needed fuel to stay focus during class.

  • $638 goal

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My Students

My students live in Washington, DC and are part of an opportunity academy that seeks to accelerate their deferred route to graduation. Our students are Hispanic and African-American. They are limited in resources, with over 90% of them qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. who comes from low- income neighborhoods in the Washington, DC area. Our public high school gives students a second chance at completing their high school diploma. Our students need a variety of learning opportunities for quality engagement, challenge, and motivation in order to best function. We know that obtaining a high school diploma can be the turning point for our students. We offer an alternative education that empowers our students to believe in themselves and their ability to positively impact the world.

My Project

My students are more open to learning when they are not hungry. My students often ask for food while in class because their stomachs are growling, so feeding my students has becomes my number one priority. I have also asked for four cases of boxed water (Mimi) its better for the environment, then the plastic bottles. Healthy snacks that are in small packages like granola bars and crackers so students can eat quickly and still get work done.

Studies show the importance of meeting students' basic needs before they can engage in academic learning.

The snacks you will be donating will help my students to keep moving forward and it makes them feel I care about them. When I feed my students snacks, they feel connected to me, and it is then that learning is at a premium because they feel safe and nurtured.

Ms. McQueen Garnet-Patterson S.T.A.Y. Opportunity Academy Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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More than a third 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

HBCU Alum 500 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Boxed Water 8.5 ounce 24 Pack (mini), Better than plastic bottled water, Water for kids • Amazon Business $24.74 4 $98.96
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Original, Bulk Size, 96 Count (Pack of 6, 12.4 oz Boxes) • Amazon Business $21.94 3 $65.82
Nabisco Classic Cookie & Cracker Variety Packs - 40 Individual Snack Packs • Amazon Business $13.96 4 $55.84
Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies - 30 Halloween Snack Pack (120 Cookies Total) • Amazon Business $16.20 3 $48.60
Ultimate Snack Care Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers & More, 40 Count • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Ultimate Snack Care Package, Variety Assortment of Chips, Cookies, Crackers & More, 40 Count • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Pringles Flavored Variety Pack Potato Crisps - Original, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Onion,12.9 oz (18 Cans) • Amazon Business $6.69 4 $26.76
Pringles Flavored Variety Pack Potato Crisps - Original, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream and Onion,12.9 oz (18 Cans) • Amazon Business $6.69 4 $26.76
Cheez-It Original Cheese Crackers - School Lunch Food, Baked Snack, Single Serve,1.5 oz Bag (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $8.46 3 $25.38
Slim Jim Snack-Sized Smoked Meat Stick, Original Flavor, .28 Oz. 14-Count • Amazon Business $2.98 8 $23.84
Cheez-It Original Cheese Crackers - School Lunch Food, Baked Snack, Single Serve,1.5 oz Bag (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $8.46 2 $16.92

Materials cost

$468.84

Vendor shipping charges

$7.98

Sales tax

$28.13

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$541.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$95.64

Total project goal

$637.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$637.62

2 Donors

-$213.00

Donations toward project cost

-$181.05

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.95

match offer

-$424.62

Match offer toward project cost

-$360.93

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.69

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$0.00

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