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Mrs. McGowan from Laurel, MD is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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No One Can Learn on an Empty Stomach

Help me give my students snacks that can easily be sent home, will not expire quickly, and can also be consumed without the need to be cooked.

  • 3 donors
  • $174 goal

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Hooray! This project is fully funded

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Help Mrs. McGowan

Mrs. McGowan has another project! Donate to Go Away Germs to help her classroom.

$188 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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 Project

It is truly astounding the number of students who consume their only meals at school. At my school, free breakfast is provided for all students and those students who qualify will receive free or reduced-price lunch. The number of kindergartners who come in and say that their stomach hurts, because they are hungry, is heartbreaking. This project will allow me to have some healthy and substantial snacks on hand that can be put into their backpack or eaten at school. These items will also provide us opportunities to have a snack as a classroom family together.

Mrs. McGowan Oaklands Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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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Laurel, MD 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

30 students impacted 3donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dum Dums Original Mix 400 ct. Bag - All-Time Classic Flavors, Assorted Suckers in Bulk Candy Bag - Individually Wrapped Lollipops for Any Occasion • Amazon Business $22.53 1 $22.53
Ring Pop Candy Lollipops - Individually Wrapped Bulk Lollipop Variety Party Pack – 20 Count Suckers w/ Assorted Flavors - Fun Candy for Kids - Hard Candy for Party Favors, Birthdays & Goodie Bags • Amazon Business $7.72 2 $15.44
Handi-Snacks RITZ Crackers 'N Cheesy Dip Snack Packs, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
Handi-Snacks OREO Cookie Sticks 'N Creme Dip Snack Packs, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.48 1 $12.48
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.00 1 $11.00
Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels, Minis and Sticks 100 Calorie Packs, 20 Ct Variety Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
SKITTLES Original, Wild Berry & Sours Fun Size Super Bowl Chewy Candy Variety Pack, Party Size, 26.46 Bulk Bag • Amazon Business $9.96 1 $9.96
Airheads Candy Bars, Variety Bulk Box, Chewy Full Size Fruit Taffy, Halloween, Non Melting, Party, 60 Count (Packaging May Vary), Original Version, 33 Ounce • Amazon Business $9.84 1 $9.84
Pillsbury Mini Soft Baked Cookies, Chocolate Chip, Snack Bags, 10 ct • Amazon Business $5.48 1 $5.48

Materials cost

$109.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $6.55

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$147.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$26.01

Total project goal

$173.40

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $173.40

3 Donors

-$173.40

Donations toward project cost

-$147.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$26.01

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