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

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Snacks and Chat!

Help me give my students snacks to keep them energized throughout the day and feel more comfortable accessing support in school.

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My Project

At SITHS, our students face academic pressure, and many struggle with anxiety, depression, and even food insecurity. As the school social worker, I provide a safe space for students to process their emotions, build resilience, and find support. One of the simplest yet most powerful ways to connect with them is through food. Studies show that having one positive supportive adult influence can change the trajectory of someone's life. What may seem like a simple offering of a pack of Goldfish might be our "in" to the beginning of a therapeutic relationship for years to come.

Why We Need Your Help:

Our counseling sessions take place during lunch, and many students don’t have access to proper meals or snacks. Others come in but struggle to open up. A snack can be a bridge to conversation, comfort, and trust. Unfortunately, we lack the resources to provide these essentials.

With your generosity, we hope to stock healthy snacks and purchase a mini refrigerator to store food for students attending counseling groups. This will allow them to feel secure, nourished, and ready to engage in meaningful conversations.

Your donation will:

Provide nutritious snacks for students who may not have access to food.

Fund a mini fridge so students can safely store their lunch and snacks.

Help foster a supportive, stress-free environment where students can open up.

For many students, a counseling room is the only place they feel truly heard. With your help, we can make it a space where they also feel cared for—one snack at a time.

Thank you for supporting our students' well-being! Every donation, big or small, makes a difference.

Mrs. Pisano Staten Island Technical High School Grades 9-12

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insignia - 3.1 Cu. Ft. Retro Mini Fridge with Top Freezer and ENERGY STAR Certification - Creamy vanilla • Best Buy Education $122.35 1 $122.35
Peanut Free Snacks & Tree Nut-Free Snacks Variety Pack - Allergy Friendly Snacks for Kids Individually Wrapped - Cookies, Candy, Crackers, Chips - Bulk Assortment (58 Count) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Ultimate Variety Sampler Care Package - Gift Package, Snacks, Chips, Cookies, Bars, Candies, Nuts Gift Box, Great for HALLOWEEN, Christmas, Thanks Giving, Office Meetings ,Friends & Family, Military,College Students (50 Count) • Amazon Business $35.97 1 $35.97
Chips Variety Pack 50 Count - Snacks Sampler Care Packages for College Students, Kids, Adults - Individually Wrapped School or Office Snacks with Chips, Cookies, Candy - Snack Packs from The LakeHouse • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
Break Box Breakfast Snack Mix 41/Box (700-S0002) • Staples $35.34 1 $35.34
Cereal Bars Variety Pack Breakfast Food Snack Box 30 Individually Wrapped Granola Bars Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Golden Grahams, Peanut Butter Puffs and Reusable Bag • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37
Snack Pack Chocolate and Vanilla Flavored Pudding Cups Family Pack, 12 Count Pudding Cups (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $3.27 1 $3.27

Materials cost

$325.99

Vendor shipping charges

 $125.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.89

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$485.88

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.74

Total project goal

$571.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $571.62

1 Donor

-$20.00

Donations toward project cost

-$17.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

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 $551.62

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