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

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Smart Snack Shack

Help me give my students fuel for learning: Nutritious snacks provide the energy our students need to stay focused and engaged throughout the day.

  • 2 donors
  • $258 still needed thanks to a match offer

expires May 13

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Supporting Our Students: The Impact of Your Snack Donations.

Dear Donors,

Thank you for considering supporting our students through your generosity. Your contributions directly enhance their learning experience and promote their growth in significant ways.

How Your Donations Make a Difference

The snack items you provide help in multiple ways:

Sustaining Energy: Nutritious snacks keep students energized throughout the day, especially during crucial learning moments.

Encouraging Focus: A well-fed student is a focused student. Snacks help maintain their attention and engagement during lessons.

Building Independence: Managing snacks teaches students essential life skills, such as portion control, budgeting, and teamwork when preparing and distributing items.

Goals for This Project

Our goal is to create an environment where students thrive academically, socially, and personally. By providing snacks, we aim to:

Reduce hunger-related distractions and ensure every student is ready to learn.

Foster independence and responsibility through hands-on activities tied to snack management.

Cultivate a sense of belonging and community, where students feel cared for and supported.

Why Our Students Are Special

Our students bring joy and uniqueness to our school every day. They are curious, determined, and eager to learn skills that will prepare them for the future. Their enthusiasm for growing and overcoming challenges inspires us to do everything we can to support them.

Your donations are more than just snacks—they are opportunities for our students to learn, grow, and succeed.

Thank you for being a part of this journey with us.

Ms. Stafford Stafford High School Grades 9-12

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

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. Stafford

Stafford, TX View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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 26 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Rubik's Cube, Re-Cube, The Original 3x3 Cube Made with 100% Recycled Plastic 3D Puzzle Fidget Cube Stress Relief Travel Game, for Ages 8+ • Amazon Business $12.99 5 $64.95
HP - ENVY 6065e Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer with 6 months of Instant Ink included with HP+ - White • Best Buy Education $52.37 1 $52.37
Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Snack Box Care Package - Bulk Healthy Snack Bag Assortment (34 pack) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Chocolate Variety Pack – 5 lb Bulk Candy – Stunning Snacks Variety Pack – Bulk Candy Individually Wrapped – M&M's, Twix, MilkyWay and KitKat chocolate bars. • Amazon Business $36.95 1 $36.95
Cookie Snack Variety Pack - Assortment Of Individually Wrapped Cookies Bulk Snack Box - 30 Pack • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Deep River Snacks Variety Chips Snack Packs – Kosher & Gluten Free Kettle Cooked Potato Chips Snacks Variety Pack of 6 Flavors, 2 Oz (24 Pack) • Amazon Business $32.14 1 $32.14
1000+ PCS Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Pack, Birthday Gift,Christmas Stocking Stuffers,Christmas Gift,Treasure Box, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes,Pinata Filler Sensory Toy for Classroom • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Snacks Variety Pack for Kids Adults - 30 Healthy Fruit Snacks Bulk Individually Wrapped - Fruit Leather with Natural Strawberry Banana and Apple - Gluten-Free Vegan Low Carb Fruit Bars No Sugar Added • Amazon Business $29.44 1 $29.44
Lorna Doone Shortbread Cookies, 12 - 4.5 oz Boxes • Amazon Business $28.80 1 $28.80
Scotch Thermal Laminating Pouches,200 Pack Laminating Sheets,3 Mil,8.9 x 11.4 Inches, Education Supplies & Craft Supplies, For Use With Thermal Laminators, Letter Size Sheets • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Bulk Assorted Fruit Candy - Starburst, Skittles, Swedish Fish, Air Heads, Jolly Rancher, Sour Punch, Sour Patch Kids, Gold-Bears Gummi Bears & Twizzlers, Candy's, Pops, Dots, (32 Oz Variety Pack) • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Skinny Pop Variety Snack Pack, 36/Pack (220-01049) • Quill.com $24.99 1 $24.99
Jack Link's Beef Jerky Bold Variety Pack with Sweet & Hot, Jalapeño and Peppered Beef Jerky, Great Stocking Stuffer, Bulk Beef Snack Pack, 11g-12g of Protein, Made with 100% Beef, 1.25 Oz (Pack of 15) • Amazon Business $24.53 1 $24.53
Smarties Candy - 3.2 Pounds - Holiday Candy - Bulk Parade Candy - Individually Wrapped Classroom Candy - Original Flavor - Red Candy - Goodie Bag Filler Candies - Party Candy • Amazon Business $24.49 1 $24.49
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Cookies & Candy Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68
OREO Cookies, RITZ Crackers, Honey Maid Graham Crackers Variety Pack, Family Size, 3 Packs • Amazon Business $19.25 1 $19.25
Grease-Proof Sturdy Food Trays 1 lb Capacity 100 Pack by Eucatus. Serve Hot or Cold Snacks in These Classic Carnival Style Checkered Paper Baskets. Perfect for Concession Stand or Circus Party Fare! • Amazon Business $16.98 1 $16.98
1.5 lbs of Delicious Fresh Assorted Original Grape Apple Watermelon Bulk Wrapped Gum • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
TOOTSIE FROOTIES Taffy Candy 1 LB (10 Assorted Mix Flavors) - Tootsie Rolls Bulk Bag, Individually Wrapped, Fruit Chews, Peanut and Gluten Free, Chewy Candy Bulk Bag by YummyLand 16 oz (145 pieces) • Amazon Business $13.80 1 $13.80
JollyRancher Fruit Chews Original Asserted Flavors Candy - 99 Piece Bulk Pack - Individually Wrapped for Ultimate Freshness • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
2 oz Paper Popcorn Bags Bulk (100 Pack) Large Kraft & Red Pop-corn Bag Disposable for Carnival Themed Party, Movie Night, Halloween, Popcorn Machine Accessories & Supplies, Individual Servings • Amazon Business $8.90 1 $8.90

Materials cost

$661.02

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.92

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.94

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.70

Total project goal

$824.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $824.64

1 Donor

-$155.00

Donations toward project cost

-$131.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

An Anonymous Supporter match offer

-$155.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$131.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.25

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $514.64

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