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Ms. Nelson from Richmond, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Snacks = Work

Help me give my students motivation to do the right thing and participate in tests and assignments. Students need to feel like someone cares and will support them. Snacks are something students are encouraged to work for.

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My Project

Students struggle with math naturally. With math being a challenging subject, extra motivation is needed to increase maximum participation. I would like to incentivize my students to work for snacks that will support them daily. Many of my students complain about being hungry or making sure they get breakfast in the morning when buses run late. This allowed me to see that students need to be able to snack in class. However, this is a privilege. Students who are completing assignments, and purposefully completing and giving honest attempts on tests should be rewarded and have the opportunity to have a mindful snack. I want to encourage students to learn. Students are willing to work for food. So please help me support the students in their mathematics and keep happy stomachs.

Ms. Nelson Thomas H. Henderson Middle School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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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Richmond, VA View local requests

Nearly all 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

130 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
SOUR PATCH KIDS & SWEDISH FISH Soft & Chewy Candy Variety Pack, Halloween Candy, 18 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $15.37 3 $46.11
Hot Chips Variety Pack - Takis Fuego, Flamin' Hot Cheetos, and Chester's Hot Fries Pack of 12 with a Mystery Item, Perfect Snack with a Surprise • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Enday #2 Pencils Bulk - 500 Pack, Pre-Sharpened Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk with Latex-Free Eraser Top, Yellow Pencils for Office and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $40.99 1 $40.99
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, School Snacks, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.98 4 $39.92
Pop Secret Popcorn, Extra Butter, 3.2 Oz Bags, 12 Ct • Amazon Business $6.18 3 $18.54

Materials cost

$190.53

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.86

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$223.39

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.42

Total project goal

$262.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $262.81

3 Donors

-$262.81

Donations toward project cost

-$223.39

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.42

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 $0.00

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