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Dr. Woods from Washington, DC is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Return of Healthy Snacks!

Help me give my students healthier snack choices, such as granola bars and fruit snacks, for the school year!

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My Students

The new school year is in full swing! My students are getting adjusted to being back in school and are slowly shaking their summer snacking habits as they buckle down for another amazing school year. Many of my students have returned, along with some new faces, for another year of learning and loving. It's also safe to say that they brought their appetites with them!

This year, we are eating at a later lunchtime, and at times stomach growling can interrupt the flow of our learning.

With my classroom being a mix of students with disabilities in grades 3-5, it's my 3rd and 4th graders who are still adjusting to their new schedule. Trust me when I say that the time from breakfast to lunch can be daunting for a student who is hungry.

My Project

We were able to introduce students to the idea of healthy snacking last year and would like to keep this tradition going. As opposed to consuming snacks that were high in sodium and full of the not so good ingredients, we wanted students to try healthier options that would still provide them with good taste, if not better. The resources in this project can satisfy breakfast, mid-day snack, and light after school snack all in one!

Being hungry can really impact student learning in a major way!

As an adult, it may be more manageable to contain. But as an elementary school student, it can be demonstrated in many ways which all lead to a loss of instructional time. For students who arrive to school after breakfast is served, I want to be able to provide the Kellogg's Cereal Boxes for them. When paired with the endless supply of milk in the cafeteria, they can enjoy a bowl of cereal before their learning begins. If they want another option, they can choose the blueberry Belvita biscuits!

The Life Saver mints are surprisingly a favorite among my students. While I have always been a fan, my students also enjoy the mints during classroom assignments and assessments. In the event that they are hungry prior to lunch, they can choose items such as Fig Newtons, or a pack of fruit snacks. We even have healthier juice options for students as well. As opposed to consuming juice pouches with a lot of sugar, they can choose from the Honest Tea collection. Introducing these juice boxes went better than I thought last year. Now, we are ready for more flavors!

We are hoping that you will help us bring healthier snack option back to our classroom!

Dr. Woods Shirley Chisholm Elementary School Grades 3-5

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More than a third 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Honest Kids Organic Juice Drink Variety Pack, 6.75 fl. oz., 32 Count (12583) • Quill.com $22.94 4 $91.76
Pirate's Booty Popcorn, Cheese, 0.5 Oz., 36/Pack (220-00092) • Quill.com $19.54 2 $39.08
Break Box Pros Healthy Snack Mix, Assorted, 23/Pack (700-00001) • Quill.com $37.39 1 $37.39
Frito Lay Baked Snack Mix, Variety, 60/Carton (FRI92268) • Quill.com $36.54 1 $36.54
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Crackers, Cheddar, 1.5 Oz., 72/Carton (13539) • Quill.com $29.74 1 $29.74
Honey Maid Lil' Squares Honey Graham Crackers, 1.06 oz. Bags, 72 Bags/Carton (MOZ001932000166) • Quill.com $24.64 1 $24.64
Cheez-It Variety Pack, 1.5 oz, 45 Count • Quill.com $24.64 1 $24.64
Sunchips Chips, Variety, 1.5 Oz., 30/Carton (295-00009) • Quill.com $21.24 1 $21.24
Nabisco Cookie Variety Pack, 60 Count (04615) • Quill.com $19.54 1 $19.54
Belvita Breakfast Biscuits Blueberry 4 Packs, 20 Count • Quill.com $16.99 1 $16.99
Kellogg's Cereal, Variety, 30/Carton (KEE14747) • Quill.com $15.99 1 $15.99
Welch's Mixed Fruit Snacks, 80 Calorie Pouches, Pack of 66 (PIM69866) • Quill.com $15.97 1 $15.97
Starbucks Sumatra Coffee, Keurig K-Cup Pods, Dark Roast, 24/Box (736089) • Quill.com $15.29 1 $15.29
Nature Valley Granola Cups, Almond Butter, 12/BX • Quill.com $13.17 1 $13.17
Lifesavers Wint-O-Green, 50 oz. Bag • Quill.com $9.34 1 $9.34
Nabisco Fig Newtons, 2 oz. Packs, 12 Packs/Box • Quill.com $8.92 1 $8.92
Special K Bars Pastry Crisps, Strawberry, 0.88 Oz., 9/Box (56923) • Quill.com $8.49 1 $8.49
Twizzlers Twists Licorice, Strawberry, 33.3 Oz., 105/Tub (51902) • Quill.com $7.22 1 $7.22

Materials cost

$435.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $26.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$498.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$88.00

Total project goal

$586.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $586.65

7 Donors

-$196.00

Donations toward project cost

-$166.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.40

match offer

-$390.65

Match offer toward project cost

-$332.05

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$58.60

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