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Teacher Elder from Camden, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacks for Focus

Help me give my students snacks to help them focus in the classroom.

  • 2 donors
  • $164 goal

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Teacher Elder has another project! Donate to Socks and Socks to help their classroom.

All donations currently doubled!
You can complete this project for $81.
2X

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

Providing healthy snacks to students, particularly those in areas that do not typically have access to nutritious food options, is a crucial step in promoting both their immediate well-being and long-term academic success. In many underserved communities, students face barriers to accessing healthy foods, such as economic challenges or a lack of nearby grocery stores offering fresh produce. As a result, these children may often rely on unhealthy, processed snacks that contribute to poor nutrition, which can negatively affect their concentration, energy levels, and overall health.

By offering healthy snacks in schools, we can help bridge this gap.

Nutrient-dense foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy, provide essential vitamins and minerals that fuel the brain and body. This, in turn, can improve students' cognitive function, focus, and mood, ultimately enhancing their academic performance. Furthermore, providing healthy snacks fosters positive eating habits that can have long-lasting benefits beyond the classroom, encouraging children to make better food choices as they grow older.

In addition to the physical and cognitive benefits, offering healthy snacks also sends a message of care and support. It shows that communities value the health and future of their children, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have the opportunity to succeed. In areas where access to nutritious foods is limited, providing healthy snacks can make a significant difference in a child's daily life, supporting their growth and development in more ways than one.

Teacher Elder Eastside High School 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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Camden, NJ View local requests

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

80 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, Nutter Butter Bites & RITZ Bits Cheese Crackers Variety Pack, 15 Big Bags • Amazon Business $21.74 1 $21.74
Reese's Puffs Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cereal Treat Bars Variety Pack, 28 ct • Amazon Business $9.88 2 $19.76
Little Debbie Variety Pack, Zebra Cakes, Cosmic Brownies, Honey Buns, Oatmeal Creme Pies, and Swiss Rolls (1 Box Each), 48 Piece Assortment • Amazon Business $19.20 1 $19.20
Cheez-It Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, Lunch Snacks, Variety Pack (40 Pouches) • Amazon Business $17.76 1 $17.76
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Summer Fruits Variety Pack, Great for School Lunches, Bulk Pack, Individual Single Serve Bags, 0.8 oz (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Lucky Charms and Cinnamon Toast Crunch Mini Cereal Treat Bars Variety Pack, 40 ct, 20 oz • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Materials cost

$107.44

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$139.05

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$24.54

Total project goal

$163.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $163.59

1 Donor

-$81.80

Donations toward project cost

-$69.53

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.27

match offer

-$81.79

Match offer toward project cost

-$69.52

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$12.27

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 $0.00

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