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Mrs. LaPollo from Brooklyn, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Nutrition is Essential to Learning

Help me give my students snack essentials they need to thrive in the classroom

  • $249 goal

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My Students

I have an amazing group of kids! They are in a self-contained autism class that offers them the individualized attention they need. They have very diverse backgrounds and learn in unique ways. The students in my classroom are mostly non-verbal visual learners. They come from low socio-economic areas in the inner city of New York. My students may not have the same access to materials as other students, but that shouldn't stop them from getting the same education and exposure to the same material.

My Project

In our classroom food serves multiple purposes. Many of our students come into the classroom hungry and looking for food. Even though the school provides breakfast and lunch, this is not enough for our growing high school students. When a student is hungry they cannot concentrate on learning. It is essential for our students to receive the proper nutrition everyday.

Essentials such as food brings the students together and helps them learn.

In our classroom we work on functional goals to help the students be as independent as possible. Using food and drinks can help the students with many of these goals. Some of these include sharing, making drinks independently, measuring, passing out items, requesting items independently and many more. Snacks and drinks are not an extra in our classroom it is a necessity.

Mrs. LaPollo PS 371K Lillian L Rashkis Grades 9-12

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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Brooklyn, NY 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

6 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder, Orange, 1.23oz Packets, Makes 20 ounces (80 Pack) • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
NYHI 300-Pack 8 oz. White Paper Disposable Cups – Hot / Cold Beverage Drinking Cup for Water, Juice, Coffee or Tea – Ideal for Water Coolers, Party, or Coffee On the Go’ • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Frito-Lay Sweet & Salty Snacks Variety Box, Mix of Cookies, Crackers, Chips & Nuts, 50 Sweet & Salty Care Package ,1 Count • Amazon Business $19.98 1 $19.98
[300 Pack] Bulk Disposable White Uncoated Paper Plates, 9 Inch Large • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
4c Lemon Iced Tea Mix, 5 lb 2.6 oz • Amazon Business $14.10 1 $14.10
Amazon Basics 360 Piece Plastic Cutlery Set, Light-Weight, White (180 forks, 120 spoons, 60 knives) • Amazon Business $14.02 1 $14.02
Gatorade Classic Thirst Quencher, Variety Pack, 12 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, School Lunch Box Snacks, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $12.88 1 $12.88
DUM DUMS Lollipops, Variety Flavor Mix, 300 Count Bag (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $10.59 1 $10.59
Pepperidge Farm Milano Dark Chocolate Cookies, Multipack Tub, White, 0.75 Oz, 20 Count • Amazon Business $7.49 1 $7.49
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $7.48 1 $7.48
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Mini Twist Pretzels, 40oz • Amazon Business $5.40 1 $5.40

Materials cost

$178.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$211.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.34

Total project goal

$248.92

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $248.92

2 Donors

-$248.92

Donations toward project cost

-$211.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.34

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 $0.00

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