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Mrs. Leslie Diaz from Miami Lakes, FL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nourish to Flourish: Enhancing Student Success Through Nutrition and Incentives

Help me give my students water, healthy snacks like pistachios and nutrition bars, alnd other treats to keep them motivated and focused this school year.

  • $274 goal

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Mrs. Leslie Diaz has another project! Donate to Kickstart Our Year: Transform Our Classroom into a Welcoming Adventure! to help her classroom.

$181 - complete this project and be a hero
Help Mrs. Leslie Diaz

Mrs. Leslie Diaz has another project! Donate to Kickstart Our Year: Transform Our Classroom into a Welcoming Adventure! to help her classroom.

$181 - 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

I am dedicated to creating a thriving learning environment where my students can reach their full potential. As the new school year approaches, I'm eager to provide a supportive and motivating atmosphere for my students.

Research consistently highlights the strong link between proper nutrition and cognitive function.

To address potential hunger gaps and optimize student focus, I aim to provide access to water and nutritious snacks. By offering these essentials, I believe we can significantly enhance student concentration, motivation, and overall academic performance.

Your generous support will enable me to stock a mobile cart with water, wholesome snacks, and occasional treats. This resource will be invaluable for students who may miss breakfast or experience hunger before lunch. By nourishing their bodies, we empower them to fully engage in their learning.

Your contribution will directly impact student success. I am committed to creating a classroom where every child feels supported and ready to learn.

Mrs. Leslie Diaz Miami Lakes K-8 Center Grades 3-5

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

More about Mrs. Leslie Diaz

Miami Lakes, FL View local requests

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

200 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
FIJI Natural Artesian Bottled Water 330 mL / 11.15 Fl Ounce (Pack of 36) • Amazon Business $66.93 1 $66.93
CHIPS AHOY! Cookie Variety Pack, Original Chocolate Chip, Chewy Chocolate Chip with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & Chewy Hershey's Fudge Filled Soft Cookies, 50 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $24.98 1 $24.98
KIND Plus Nutrition Boost Bars, Pomegranate Blueberry Pistachio plus Antioxidants, Snack Bar, 1.4 oz (17221) • Quill.com $22.59 1 $22.59
Wonderful Pistachios No Shells, Sea Salt & Pepper 11 Ounce, Protein Snack, Carb-Friendly, Gluten Free, On-the Go Snack (11 oz) • Amazon Business $10.38 2 $20.76
Jolly Rancher Hard Candy, Assorted Flavors, 80 oz., (HEC15680) • Quill.com $20.59 1 $20.59
Dum Dums Lollipops Assorted Flavors 33.9 oz. 200 Pieces (SPN71) • Staples $19.34 1 $19.34
Doritos Flavored Tortilla Chips, Nacho Cheese, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $15.18 1 $15.18
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.46 1 $9.46

Materials cost

$199.83

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.83

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.09

Total project goal

$273.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$273.92

3 Donors

-$168.13

Donations toward project cost

-$161.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.32

match offer

-$83.56

Match offer toward project cost

-$71.03

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$22.23

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$0.00

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