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Mrs. Cooks from Jackson, MS is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unleash Your Snack IQ!

Help me give my students motivation to come to class daily and not give up through their struggles, to know they can be successful through hard work and dedication.

  • 3 donors
  • $216 still needed

expires May 15

  • 3 donors
  • $216 still needed
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By giving students a consistent supply of energy, snacks can greatly benefit children in the classroom by enhancing their focus, concentration, and general learning capacity. Students are less likely to act out in disruptive ways due to pain or poor energy when they are not hungry. Certain food flavors or textures can be soothing and aid in self-regulation for students who struggle with sensory processing issues. During learning activities, snacks can be utilized as a technique for positive reinforcement to reward desired behaviors.

By linking a tasty incentive to reaching a learning objective, I establish a positive feedback loop that motivates sustained effort.

My students a special because they have a growth mindset and are respectful. My students deserve to be rewarded for every milestone in learning no matter how big or small.

Mrs. Cooks North Jackson Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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Jackson, MS 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

HBCU Alum 16 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Goldfish Crackers Snacks Variety Pack for Kids | Goldfish Crackers Individual Bags Variety Pack in Bulk | Goldfish Snack Packs 0.9oz-1.25oz Pouches, Pack of 35 Bundled by Schoolhouse Snacks • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Fruit Snacks by Zest Delites, Fruit Leather, Healthy Snacks for Adults, Dried Fruit Snacks Bulk, Vegan Fruit Bars, Apple-Based, Strawberry, Peach, Blackberry, Plum, Tart Cherry, 0.88 oz x 50 • Amazon Business $37.99 1 $37.99
Capri Sun Kids Juice Beverage Variety Pack - 6 Fl Oz -(40 Count) • Amazon Business $34.95 1 $34.95
Essentia Bottled Water LLC, Ionized Alkaline Water; 99.9% Pure, Infused with Electrolytes, 9.5 pH or Higher a Clean, Smooth Taste, 20 Fl Oz (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $34.06 1 $34.06
OREO Original, OREO Golden, CHIPS AHOY! & Nutter Butter Cookie Snacks Variety Pack, 56 Snack Packs (2 Cookies Per Pack) • Amazon Business $23.35 1 $23.35
Miss Vickie's Kettle Cooked Potato Chips, Variety Pack, 1.375 Ounce (Pack of 28) • Amazon Business $22.80 1 $22.80
Ruffles Potato Chips, Cheddar Sour Cream, 1oz (40 Count) • Amazon Business $21.86 1 $21.86
Assorted Candy Variety Pack - Individually Wrapped Party Candy Assortment - Candy For Every Occasion! (32 Ounces) • Amazon Business $19.87 1 $19.87
Honest Kids Honest Kids Organic Juice Boxes, 6 Fl Oz, Pack of 40 • Amazon Business $12.98 1 $12.98
Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $12.97 1 $12.97
Snyder's of Hanover Pretzels, Minis and Sticks 100 Calorie Packs, 20 Ct Variety Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$268.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $18.82

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.03

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$321.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$56.76

Total project goal

$378.42

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $378.42

1 Donor

-$75.00

Donations toward project cost

-$75.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$13.24

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $215.19

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