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

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Snacks Needed to Fuel Readers

Help me give my students a snack such as Doritos or Rice Krispies, as they take part in an after-school reading program, aimed at improving reading skills and instilling a love of reading.

  • $508 goal

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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 Students

I teach at a school in Hialeah, Florida and my school receives Title I funding because over 90% of our students are on free or reduced lunch and our community is made up of low-income families; however, don't feel sorry for me or my students because although our pockets may not be full, our hearts certainly are. We are a loving family, but every family needs a little help sometimes.

Our students are the best; they are kind, humble and dedicated to the betterment of the school and each other.

To that end, many of them take part in clubs and organizations outside of the regular, school day. One such organization is called "Teen Trendsetters" that will serve to pair up students in an attempt to improve literacy skills​ while developing an appreciation and love of reading at the same time.

My Project

This after-school, reading program aims at aiding students to improve their reading fluency and comprehension; students will meet on a weekly basis and need that extra snack to keep them going when meeting as mentors/meetees. Students are paired up by ability and once they come together, the bond that is created during these reading sessions is remarkable.

Witnessing how students grow and expand, not only academically, but also socially is a great reward for me, as an educator.

You can be part of this success with your contribution. I thank you ahead of time for your generous donation. At a time when after-school programs are being eliminated, your contribution is greatly appreciated.

Ms. Torres Marcus A Milam K-8 Center Grades 6-8

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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Hialeah, FL 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 11donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lance Captain's Wafers Variety Pack Cracker Sandwiches (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $16.95 3 $50.85
Capri Sun Fruit Punch Juice Drink (6 oz Pouches, 10 Count) • Amazon Business $2.25 20 $45.00
Smartfood Popcorn Variety Pack, 40 count • Amazon Business $14.98 3 $44.94
Pepperidge Farm, Goldfish, Crackers, Classic Mix, 29 oz, Variety Pack, Box, Snack Packs, Pack Of 30 • Amazon Business $9.98 4 $39.92
Handi Snacks Ritz Crackers & Cheese, 12 Pack Box, 11.4 Ounce • Amazon Business $4.68 8 $37.44
Ruffles Original Potato Chips, 1 Ounce (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96
Doritos Nacho Cheese Flavored Tortilla Chips, 1 oz (Pack of 40) • Amazon Business $13.30 2 $26.60
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Flavored Variety Pack, 13.7 Ounce • Amazon Business $6.26 4 $25.04
SnackWell's Crème Sandwich Cookies, Vanilla, 1.7 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $4.99 4 $19.96
Snack Factory Pretzel Crisps, Original Minis, Single-Serve 1 Ounce, 24 Count • Amazon Business $9.69 2 $19.38
Oreo Double Stuf Full-Size Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 12 Count Individual Snack Packs • Amazon Business $4.84 4 $19.36
Kellogg’s, Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Mini-Squares, Original, Single Serve, Display Box Caddy, 0.39 oz Bars (50 Count) • Amazon Business $7.53 2 $15.06
Capri Sun Juice Drink Pouches, Wild Cherry, 180 Ounce • Amazon Business $5.94 2 $11.88

Materials cost

$389.39

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$431.22

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$76.10

Total project goal

$507.32

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $507.32

8 Donors

-$252.00

Donations toward project cost

-$217.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.05

match offer

-$250.91

Match offer toward project cost

-$213.27

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

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