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Mrs. Bailey from Waianae, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacks for Success: Helping My Students Concentrate

Help me give my students focus by providing them with supplemental snacks. Your support in funding this project would directly impact their ability to concentrate and learn. Thank you for considering!

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Bailey's classroom raised $346

This project is fully funded

My Project

My students often arrive at school having had a light breakfast or facing food insecurity outside of school hours. As the day progresses and lunch feels like a distant memory, their hunger can become a significant barrier to concentration and engagement in lessons. By providing readily available snacks like granola bars, fruit snacks, and crackers, we can directly address this need. These small but crucial items will offer a much-needed energy boost, allowing them to better focus on instruction, participate actively in discussions, and absorb new information.

A settled stomach translates to a more receptive mind, ultimately fostering a more productive and positive learning environment for everyone.

By having these snacks on hand, I can discreetly support students experiencing hunger, preventing them from feeling self-conscious or distracted. Furthermore, I aim to create a classroom where basic needs are met, allowing students to fully invest themselves in their education and reach their full potential. This project is about more than just snacks; it's about fostering a supportive and equitable learning space where every child feels comfortable and ready to learn.

What makes my students truly special is their resilience, their eagerness to learn despite the challenges they may face outside of school, and their incredible sense of community. They support and encourage one another, and their determination to succeed is truly inspiring. Providing these snacks is a small way to show them that I care about their well-being and to remove a tangible obstacle in their path to achieving their dreams. Your generosity will directly empower these bright and deserving learners to focus on their education and build a brighter future.

Mrs. Bailey Waianae High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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

19 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hot Chips Snacks Variety Pack for Adults - Fiery Spicy Snack Bag Care Package - Gift Box Bulk Assortment (30 pack) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
CRAVEBOX Ultimate Breakfast Bars Mix (30ct) - Valentines Day Healthy Snacks to Go, Granola Cereal Nutrition Assortment Variety Pack, Gift Care Package Kids Adults Office Home College Back to School • Amazon Business $37.57 1 $37.57
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
Nutella & GO! Bulk 24 Pack, Hazelnut and Cocoa Spread with Pretzel Sticks, Stocking Stuffers, Snack Cups, 1.9 oz Each​ • Amazon Business $28.49 1 $28.49
Gardetto's Original Original Snack Mix 1.75 oz. 42 Bags/Pack (GEM49448) • Staples $24.99 1 $24.99
Jack Link's Beef Jerky Bold Variety Pack – Includes Sweet & Hot, Jalapeño and Peppered Jerky, Bulk Protein Snack Pack, Good Source of Protein, Meat Snacks Made with 100% Beef – 1.25 Oz (Pack of 15) • Amazon Business $24.53 1 $24.53
Brownie Brittle Crunchy Brownie Snack Variety Pack 1 oz. 20 Packs/Carton (SG1416) • Staples $22.79 1 $22.79
Ziploc Snack Bags with EasyGuide Texture, Small Plastic Storage Bags with Grip 'N Seal Technology, 280 Bags Total • Amazon Business $9.70 1 $9.70
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
Fruit Roll-Ups Fruit Flavored Snacks, Variety Value Pack, 0.5 oz, 20 ct • Amazon Business $5.68 1 $5.68

Materials cost

$238.08

Vendor shipping charges

$11.94

Sales tax

$10.48

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.57

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$294.07

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$51.89

Total project goal

$345.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$345.96

1 Donor

-$172.97

Donations toward project cost

-$147.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.94

match offer

-$172.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$147.04

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$25.95

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$0.00

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