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

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Students Can't Learn if They're Hungry

Help me give my students quick snacks so they can focus in class!

  • $392 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 Project

All of the students at our school qualify for free and reduced lunch, and are able to get breakfast and lunch at school. However, they don't always enjoy what's being served or are still hungry during class. For some students this could be the only meal they are getting on a certain day. Ensuring that students are not hungry is one of our responsibilities as teachers.

If students are hungry, they cannot engage and focus on their classwork.

The disparities in academic achievement are apparent across socioeconomic status, and making sure that no child is hungry at school is one of the easiest ways to ensure equitable practices. All students need to be nourished and feel comforted in order to achieve academically. It is my hope to be able to support students in this way.

Ms. Gomez Brogden Middle School Grades 6-8

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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Durham, NC 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

100 students impacted 24donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Made Good Healthy Snacks Variety Pack, 40 Ct - Organic Assortment of Granola Bars, Granola Mini Snack Packs, Crispy Squares; Individually Wrapped Snacks • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Bulk Assorted Fruit Candy - Starburst, Skittles, Swedish Fish, Air Heads, Jolly Rancher, Sour Punch, Sour Patch Kids, Haribo Gold-Bears Gummi Bears & Twizzlers (32 Oz Variety Fun Pack) by Variety Fun • Amazon Business $19.99 2 $39.98
Big Joe 2 Pack Dot Peat Black Gabardine • Amazon Business $29.90 1 $29.90
Nuts Sweet ‘N Salty Deluxe Trail Mix Snacks- Bulk Pack of 1.5 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 18) Sweet 'N Salty Deluxe 1.5 Ounce (Pack of 18) 27.0 Ounce • Amazon Business $13.08 2 $26.16
Mini Takis - Crunchy Rolled Tortilla Chips – Fuego Flavor (Hot Chili Pepper & Lime), 25 Individual Snack Packs (1.2 oz) • Amazon Business $10.98 2 $21.96
Nature Valley Granola Bars, Sweet and Salty Variety Pack, 24 ct • Amazon Business $9.22 2 $18.44
BIC Mechanical Pencil Xtra Smooth Bright Edition, Black, 0.7mm, 40-Count, MPCE40-BLK • Amazon Business $8.23 2 $16.46
Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit, Gluten Free, Bulk Pack, 0.9 oz Individual Single Serve Bags 40 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $7.48 2 $14.96
BIC Xtra-Strong Mechanical Pencil, 2 Lead, No Smudge, Colorful Barrel, Thick Point (0.9mm), Assorted Colors, 60-Count • Amazon Business $13.97 1 $13.97
MaxGear Book Ends Universal Premium Bookends for Shelves, Non-Skid Bookend, Heavy Duty Metal Book End, Book Stopper for Books/Movies/CDs/Video Games, 6 x 4.6 x 6 in, Black (2 Pairs/4 Pieces, Large) • Amazon Business $12.89 1 $12.89
Nature Valley Granola Bars, Crunchy, Peanut Butter and Oats 'n Honey, 30 ct • Amazon Business $6.12 2 $12.24
U Brands U-Defense Dry-erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Black Ink, 12 Pack • Amazon Business $9.91 1 $9.91

Materials cost

$276.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$21.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.15

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$332.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.69

Total project goal

$391.28

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$391.28

24 Donors

-$385.99

Donations toward project cost

-$332.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.40

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.29

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$0.00

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