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Ms. Banks from Baton Rouge, LA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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We're Thirsty

Help me give my students drinks to have during the school day.

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After teaching for twelve years, I understand, that if a child is thirsty and hungry, he/she may not be able to focus on the lesson that is being taught at the time. Some of my students have to eat at school because food is scarce at home. Hence, I have always shared whatever food I have in my class with students.

If a child has a drink, he/she/they may be able to able to focus better in school, instead of what they are lacking.

I have always placed emphasis on teaching the "whole child".

Ms. Banks McKinley High School Grades 9-12

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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Baton Rouge, LA 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

HBCU Alum 150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Red Bull Red Edition Sugar Free Energy Drink, Watermelon, with 80mg Caffeine plus Taurine & B Vitamins, 8.4 Fl Oz, Pack of 24 Cans • Amazon Business $38.99 5 $194.95
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Assorted Flavor Liquid Sports Drink 20 Fl. oz 12/Carton (QUA20162) • Staples $19.11 10 $191.10
Capri Sun 100% Juice Variety Pack Pouches 6 fl. oz. 40/Box (441) • Staples $26.76 5 $133.80
Gatorlyte Zero Electrolyte Beverage, Lemon Lime, Zero Sugar Hydration, Specialized Blend of 5 Electrolytes, No Artificial Sweeteners or Flavors, 20 Fl Oz Bottles (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $28.54 3 $85.62
Red Bull Amber Edition Sugar Free Energy Drink, Strawberry Apricot, with 80mg Caffeine plus Taurine & B Vitamins, 8.4 Fl Oz, Pack of 24 Cans • Amazon Business $42.98 1 $42.98

Materials cost

$648.45

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $56.74

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.73

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$744.92

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$131.46

Total project goal

$876.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $876.38

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 $876.38

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