You're on track to get doubled donations (and unlock a reward for the colleague who referred you). Keep up the great work!
Take credit for your charitable giving! Check out your tax receipts
Donate
To use your $50 gift card credits, find a project to fund and we'll automatically apply your credits at checkout. Find a classroom project
Skip to main content

Help teachers & students in your hometown this season!
Use code HOME at checkout and your donation will be matched up to $100.

See this teacher's page

This teacher needs your help!

Mrs. Velasco from Paterson, NJ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

See what Mrs. Velasco is requesting

The Essentials

Help me give my students the essentials to succeed and continue their day.

  • 7 donors
  • $329 goal

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Hooray! This project is fully funded

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Velasco for her next project!

Help Mrs. Velasco

Keep the momentum going! Make a donation to Mrs. Velasco for her next project!

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

I wanted to take a moment to emphasize the vital role that your support plays in the lives of students who are facing financial difficulties. Donating snacks and essentials to these students is more than just a charitable act—it’s an investment in their future and well-being.

For many students, having access to a healthy snack or the basic necessities can significantly improve their ability to focus, learn, and succeed in school.

Without these essentials, students may struggle with hunger, lack of energy, or even feelings of embarrassment, all of which can hinder their academic performance and overall confidence.

Your donations provide more than just food or supplies; they offer hope, security, and a sense of belonging to students who may otherwise feel overlooked. Every small contribution helps ensure that these young minds are nourished, empowered, and ready to reach their full potential.

Thank you for considering the immense value your generosity brings to the lives of students who need it most. Together, we can create a supportive environment where all students have the opportunity to thrive, no matter their circumstances.

Mrs. Velasco Elementary School 16 Grades PreK-2

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.

More about Mrs. Velasco

Paterson, NJ 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

90 students impacted 7donors

Boost your odds

Add a profile photo in addition to your classroom photo. If you add a photo, it'll show up right here on your project page.

You are more likely to receive funding if you put a face to your name.

Upload a photo

Top rated for efficiency and transparency.

You donate directly to the teacher or project you care about and see where every dollar you give goes.

Expand the "Where your donation goes" section below to see exactly what Mrs. Velasco is requesting.

See our finances

Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Case of 192 Pre-Sharpened #2 Pencils Bulk (12 per pack in 16 packs) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $44.00 1 $44.00
Break Box Healthy Snack Box 23/Box (700-S0001) • Staples $38.21 1 $38.21
Break Box Breakfast Snack Mix 41/Box (700-S0002) • Staples $35.34 1 $35.34
X-ACTO 1670 School Pro Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener, Black/Gray • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $22.58 1 $22.58
Pop-Tarts Toaster Pastries, Breakfast Foods, Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (5 Boxes, 60 Pop-Tarts) • Amazon Business $21.48 1 $21.48
Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $13.98 1 $13.98
The YES Bar Apple Cinnamon Crisp – Plant Based Protein, Decadent Snack Bar – Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Low Sugar, Healthy Snack, Breakfast, Low Carb, Keto Friendly (Pack of 6) • Amazon Business $13.48 1 $13.48
Welch's Gluten Free Mixed Fruit Snacks 0.8 oz. 40/Box (PIM84068) • Staples $11.99 1 $11.99
Nabisco Fun Shapes Variety Pack, Barnum's Animal Crackers, Teddy Grahams and CHIPS AHOY! Cookies, 20 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $8.37 1 $8.37
Pink Erasers – Square Eraser, Erasers for Kids, Rubber Eraser, 60 Count, Erasers Bulk for School Supplies, Art, and Office Use • Amazon Business $8.21 1 $8.21
Snack Pack Chocolate and Vanilla Flavored Pudding Cups Family Pack, 12 Count Pudding Cups (1 Pack) • Amazon Business $3.27 1 $3.27

Materials cost

$245.90

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$279.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$49.34

Total project goal

$328.93

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $328.93

5 Donors

-$162.26

Donations toward project cost

-$141.67

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$20.59

match offer

-$162.26

Match offer toward project cost

-$137.92

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.34

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$4.41

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

Our team works hard to negotiate the best pricing and selections available.

View complete list Show less

Give the most requested basic supplies

See teacher requests

Give back to your community

Find opportunities to impact local needs by exploring a map of classroom projects near you.

See local area

Project Activity

Project Activity
Back to top

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

As a teacher-founded nonprofit, we're trusted by thousands of teachers and supporters across the country. This classroom request for funding was created by Mrs. Velasco and reviewed by the DonorsChoose team.

See how DonorsChoose works
{"pmaHash":"","showProjectRecommendations":true,"leadGenEnabled":true,"hideTeacherDetails":false,"schoolState":"NJ","teacherPossessivePronoun":"her","PMsManager":null,"schoolGradeType":{"id":1,"name":"Early Education"},"TeacherPMForms":{},"completingDonationAmount":0,"teacherHasClassroomPhoto":true,"proposalURL":"https://www.donorschoose.org/project/the-essentials/9212797/","mayHaveReplacements":false,"numStudents":90,"teacherScreenName":"Mrs. Velasco","isEquityFocus":true,"proposalHash":"2108277755","isApplePayMobileOnly":true,"progressBarPercentage":100.00,"photosPublished":false,"queryString":"","DonorPMForm":null,"schoolCity":"Paterson","teachersOnPage":[2515266],"isTeacherViewingTheirOwnProject":false,"minimizedLeadGenEnabled":false,"proposalId":9212797,"proposalMessageFormModel":null,"numActiveProjects":0,"verifyShowPhotos":"","eligibleToBeCopied":true,"authorIds":{"2515266":{"owner":"Mrs. Velasco","donationSalutations":{}}},"displayedPercentFunded":1.0,"proposalsOnPage":[9212797],"pmaId":"","teacherProfilePhotoURL":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp2515266_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=136&height=136&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1742999904211","teacherHasProfilePhoto":true,"currentWorkflowStatusCode":21,"teacherChallengeId":20472294,"isApplePayEnabled":true,"fundedByTarget":false,"activeProject":null,"donorIdsForImpactPhotoCheck":[],"teacherId":2515266,"schoolCounty":"Passaic","fullyFunded":true,"isStudentLed":false,"isExpired":false,"schoolStateObj":{"code":"NJ","name":"New Jersey"}}