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

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Snacks for Smarties

Help me give my students snacks to choose from after they finish testing.

  • 2 donors
  • $522 goal

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My Project

As an elementary educator, I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that nourishing snacks can have on young learners. Children are in a critical stage of growth and development, requiring adequate nutrition to support their physical and cognitive needs.

Snacks play a vital role in keeping students energized and focused throughout the school day.

When children are well-nourished, they are better able to concentrate on their lessons and participate actively in classroom activities. Providing healthy snacks helps prevent hunger-induced distractions, allowing students to engage more fully in their learning.

When students know they have access to snacks, it creates a sense of comfort and security. A well-fed student is a happier student, and providing snacks shows that we care about their well-being. This nurturing environment fosters a positive attitude toward learning and reinforces the idea that school is a place where their needs are valued.

Ms. DeBel Rocketship Nashvlle NE Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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.

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Nashville, TN 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

50 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Break Box Big Party Snack Mix, Assorted, 75/Pack (700-S0026) • Quill.com $98.99 1 $98.99
Frito Lay Variety Corn Chips 30 Bags/Pack 2 Packs/Box (FRI70227) • Staples $54.23 1 $54.23
Takis Fuego Corn Chips 1 oz. 46 Bags/Pack (220-02045) • Staples $34.11 1 $34.11
Sensible Portions Variety Vegetable Straws Chips 1 oz. 30 Bags/Pack (220-00413) • Staples $28.46 1 $28.46
PopCorners Popped Corn Snacks, Core 3 Flavor Pack, 1 Ounce (Pack of 20) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $24.34 1 $24.34
Skinny Pop Original Popcorn .65 oz. 28/Box (SKP00462) • Staples $23.74 1 $23.74
Takis Blue Heat 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Little Debbie Variety Pack, Zebra Cakes, Cosmic Brownies, Honey Buns, Oatmeal Creme Pies, and Swiss Rolls (1 Box Each), 48 Piece Assortment • Amazon Business $23.16 1 $23.16
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Little Debbie Nutty Buddy Wafer Bars, 96 Twin-Wrapped Wafer Bars (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $22.32 1 $22.32
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
Little Debbie Honey Buns, 36 Individually Wrapped Breakfast Pastries (6 Boxes) • Amazon Business $16.74 1 $16.74
Utz Snack Variety Pack Individual Snacks, Includes Potato Chips, Cheese Curls, Popcorn, and Party Mix, Crunchy Travel Snacks for Lunches, Vending Machines, and Enjoying on the Go (Pack of 42) • Amazon Business $14.38 1 $14.38

Materials cost

$407.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.11

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$443.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.23

Total project goal

$521.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $521.56

2 Donors

-$521.56

Donations toward project cost

-$443.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.23

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