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

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No Empty Stomachs in This Class

Help me give my students snack to fuel their tummies, so they can grow.

  • 3 donors
  • $160 goal

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Ms. Gancio has another project! Donate to Special Needs Students Giving Thanks to Their Super Moms to help her classroom.

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My Project

In our classroom, many of our students face challenges beyond learning, and one of the most significant is hunger. By providing snacks for these students, we aim to ensure that no child goes without the nourishment they need. Food is more than just fuel; it’s essential for focus, emotional regulation, and overall well-being—factors that directly influence how well they can engage in learning.

The specific items we are requesting, such as nutritious snacks (granola bars, cereal, crackers, etc.), will help address hunger and provide an immediate boost of energy, allowing students to remain focused and alert during lessons.

Without the distraction of hunger, they can better concentrate on their educational goals, participate in activities, and interact with their peers.

Our goal for this project is simple but powerful: to ensure every student in our classroom has access to snacks throughout the day, so that hunger is never an obstacle to their learning. With consistent support, we aim to reduce hunger-related distractions, improve emotional and cognitive functioning, and foster a positive and productive learning environment for all students.

What makes our students special is their resilience, unique abilities, and the progress they make every day, regardless of the challenges they face. Many of our students have specific learning or emotional needs that require extra support, and providing them with snacks will help minimize one of the barriers to their success. By addressing their hunger, we ensure that they can put their full energy into learning and growing in a supportive, nourishing environment.

This project will have a lasting impact on our students’ ability to thrive in school, as they’ll be able to focus on what matters most—learning and development.

Ms. Gancio P993Q at P130Q Grades 3-5

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. Gancio

Bayside, NY View local requests

More than half 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

8 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
HERSHEY'S KISSES Milk Chocolate Pieces 56 oz. 330/Bag (HEC12295) • Staples $20.72 1 $20.72
Assorted Candy Variety Pack - Individually Wrapped Party Candy Assortment - Candy For Every Occasion! (32 Ounces) • Amazon Business $19.87 1 $19.87
HTVRONT Holographic Heat Transfer Vinyl- 12" x 6ft Holographic HTV for Shirts, Hats, Holographic Iron on Vinyl for Cricut & Cameo, Matellic Sheen, Easy to Cut & Weed (Blue-Purple) • Amazon Business $14.74 1 $14.74
Frosted Flakes Cereal Corn 2.1 oz. 6/Box (12468) • Staples $12.89 1 $12.89
Nabisco Sweet Treats Cookie Variety Pack OREO, OREO Golden & CHIPS AHOY!, 30 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
M&M'S, SNICKERS & MILKY WAY Fun Size Chocolate Christmas Candy Stocking Stuffers, 19.2 Oz Bulk Bag • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Breakfast Cereal, Crispy Cinnamon Cereal, Family Size, 18.8 oz Cereal Box • Amazon Business $3.99 1 $3.99

Materials cost

$104.41

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$135.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.00

Total project goal

$159.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $159.98

2 Donors

-$79.99

Donations toward project cost

-$67.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

match offer

-$79.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$67.99

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.00

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 $0.00

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