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

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Students With Autism Need Fuel for Learning!

Help me give my students individually wrapped snacks to keep them focused while learning!

  • $158 goal

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Ms. Vazquez has another project! Donate to Make Learning Fun with Educational Toys for Students with Autism! to help her classroom.

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Help Ms. Vazquez

Ms. Vazquez has another project! Donate to Make Learning Fun with Educational Toys for Students with Autism! to help her classroom.

$204 - complete this project and be a hero

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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

In our inclusive learning environment, we recognize the unique needs of students, and one critical aspect we aim to address is their nutritional well-being during the school day. Many of our students face challenges that extend beyond the academic realm, and hunger is a barrier to their learning experience. We are embarking on a project to provide nutritious snacks tailored to meet the dietary preferences and sensory sensitivities of our students with autism.

The snacks we are requesting are not just sustenance; they are a means to create a more conducive learning environment.

Hunger can be a significant distraction for anyone, and for students with disabilities, it can exacerbate challenges related to focus and sensory regulation. By having access to appropriate snacks, we intend to mitigate hunger-related disruptions, allowing our students to engage more fully in their learning experiences.

Our goals for this project are twofold. Firstly, we aim to ensure that every student in our program has access to snacks that are not only nourishing but also align with their specific dietary needs and preferences. Secondly, we want to create a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where our students feel understood and cared for.

What makes our students special is their resilience, unique perspectives, and diverse abilities. They bring a wealth of untapped potential to our classrooms, and by addressing their basic needs, we are paving the way for them to thrive academically and socially. Your support in providing these snacks will make a tangible difference in their daily lives, fostering an environment where they can truly flourish. Together, let's nourish not just bodies but minds, ensuring that every student, regardless of their neurodiversity, has the opportunity to reach their full potential.

Ms. Vazquez P993Q at P130Q Grades PreK-2

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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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Bayside, NY 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
M&M'S, SNICKERS & MILKY WAY Fun Size Chocolate Christmas Candy Stocking Stuffers, 19.2 Oz Bulk Bag • Amazon Business $9.96 5 $49.80
Hershey's Nuggets Assorted Chocolate Candy Party Pack, 31.5 oz (HEC01878) • Quill.com $20.79 1 $20.79
Hershey's Miniatures Assorted Chocolate Candy Party Pack 35.9 oz (HEC21458) • Staples $17.22 1 $17.22
OREO Mini Mix Sandwich Cookies Variety Pack, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $9.86 1 $9.86
Chocolate Syrup 24-oz Bottle • Carolina Biological Supply Company $4.18 1 $4.18

Materials cost

$101.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $0.54

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$133.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$23.63

Total project goal

$157.55

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $157.55

1 Donor

-$157.55

Donations toward project cost

-$133.92

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$23.63

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