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Mr. Cardenas from Arleta, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Support My Students With Snacks and Essential Nourishment

Help me give my students a snack to students who may not have access to essential resources at home.

  • $517 goal

This project expired on April 25, 2025.

This project expired on April 25, 2025.

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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

I hope this message finds you well. I am reaching out to you with a heartfelt request to help provide my students with the opportunity to be rewarded and nourished in a way that supports their overall well-being and success. I have created a project to provide snacks to students who may not have access to these essential resources at home.

Many of my students face challenges that go beyond the classroom.

For some, access to a simple snack or meal during the school day can make all the difference in helping them focus, feel supported, and stay energized. With your generosity, I can offer these students a sense of security and motivation through small, yet meaningful gestures like providing snacks for rewards or a snack for those who may not have enough to eat.

Mr. Cardenas Arleta High School Grades 9-12

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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Arleta, CA 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

Never Before Funded 100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BelVita Blueberry Breakfast Bar, 20 Bars/Box (220-00506) • Quill.com $41.99 2 $83.98
Cheetos Flamin' Hot Corn Chips, 2 oz., 64 Bags/Pack (FRI44368) • Quill.com $76.99 1 $76.99
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $19.95 3 $59.85
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Pack of 45 • School Specialty $48.07 1 $48.07
RICO RICO Mexican Candy 100 pcs - Dulces Mexicanos Surtidos, Mexican Snacks, Mexican Candies, Sweet and Spicy Candy Assortment Mix by RICO RICO • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Takis Blue Heat 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
Takis Fuego 40 pc / 1 oz Multipack, Hot Chili Pepper & Lime Flavored Extreme Spicy Rolled Tortilla Chips • Amazon Business $22.46 1 $22.46
Pulparindo Mexican Candy snack Mix Flavors: Tamarind, Hot, Mango, Watermelon and Chamoy Assortment Of De la Rosa Candies (Tamarind,Watermelon,XtraSpicy,Mango, 20 count) • Amazon Business $7.05 3 $21.15

Materials cost

$364.94

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.81

Sales tax

 $33.39

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$438.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.40

Total project goal

$516.01

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