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Ms. Collins from Columbus, OH is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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With Your Help, We Can Nourish Minds

Help me give my students snacks to aid in their breakfast and mid day snack hunger when they can not afford to purchase due to minimum income of families and curving appetites'. Thank you so much!

$487 goal

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

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In the realm of education, small gestures can yield significant impacts. The simple act of providing snacks to 1st graders not only satisfies hunger but becomes a cornerstone in fostering a conducive learning environment. Especially during the winter months when financial constraints tighten, the need for external support becomes paramount.

The primary goal of encouraging donors to provide snacks is to address the nutritional gap these young minds may experience.

Hunger impedes concentration, hinders cognitive development, and undermines the very essence of effective learning. By supplying snacks, donors become champions of a nurturing educational space, creating conditions where every child can thrive academically. I would be able to make snack bags to provide to students when in need.

During the winter, when families face additional economic pressures, the provision of snacks becomes a lifeline. For many 1st graders, breakfast might be a luxury, and the absence of a morning meal can disrupt their focus and energy levels. Donors, through their generosity, can bridge this gap and ensure that every child starts the day with the nourishment needed for optimal learning.

What makes these 1st graders exceptional is not just their hunger for knowledge but their embodiment of values. Respectful, kind, and compassionate, they are a testament to the positive impact of a supportive community. Donors, by contributing to their snack supply, align themselves with a community dedicated to nurturing not just academic prowess but also the fundamental qualities that shape responsible and empathetic individuals.

In conclusion, the act of donating snacks to 1st graders during the winter is a profound investment in the future.

Ms. Collins

Grades PreK-2

Focus Learning Academy - Nrth Columbus

Columbus, OH

Ohio

More than half of students from low‑income households

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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 reach 20 students.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Fruit by the Foot Fruit Flavored Snacks, Starburst, Variety Pack, 6 ct (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $34.32 2 $68.64

Chex Mix Cheddar Snack Mix, 3.75 Ounces, Pack of 8 • School Specialty $45.07 1 $45.07

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes Lemon & Lime Blossom 80 Wipes/Canister 6 Canisters/Carton (1920077182CT) • Staples $39.50 1 $39.50

Kellogg's Cold Breakfast Cereal, Bulk Pantry Staples, Kid Snacks, Variety Pack (48 Boxes) • Amazon Business $26.35 1 $26.35

True Clear� Purified Bottled Water, 8 fl oz. Bottles, 24/Carton (TC54595) • Quill.com $12.99 2 $25.98

Pringles Potato Crisps Chips, Snack Stacks, Lunch Snacks, Office and Kids Snacks, Variety Pack (27 Cups) • Amazon Business $12.98 2 $25.96

OREO Mini Cookies, CHIPS AHOY! Mini Cookies, SOUR PATCH KIDS Candy & Nutter Butter Bites Variety Pack, 32 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $20.68 1 $20.68

Rice Krispies Treats Crispy Marshmallow Squares, Kids Snacks, Snack Bars, Original (Pack of 54) • Amazon Business $16.19 1 $16.19

Welch's Fruit Snacks, Mixed Fruit & Berries 'N Cherries Bulk Variety Pack, Perfect Stocking Stuffer for Kids, Gluten Free, 0.8 oz Individual Single Serve Bags (Pack of 60) • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99

Kleenex Professional Anti-viral Facial Tissue, 3-ply, White, 55 Tissues/Box, 3 Boxes/Pack (21286) • Quill.com $15.59 1 $15.59

GoGo squeeZ Fruit & veggieZ Variety Pack, Pedal Peach and Boulder Berry, 3.2 oz (Pack of 20), Unsweetened Snacks for Kids, Gluten Free, Nut Free, Dairy Free, Recloseable Cap, BPA Free Pouches • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49

Nabisco Team Favorites Variety Pack, OREO Mini, CHIPS AHOY! Mini, Teddy Grahams Honey & Barnum's Animal Crackers, 30 Snack Packs • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98

Amazon Basics Hand Sanitizer, Original Scent, Contains 62% Ethyl Alcohol, Unscented, 67.6 fluid ounce, 1-Pack (Previously Solimo) • Amazon Business $11.35 1 $11.35

OtRainbow 300 PCS Cute Stickers,Vinyl Aesthetic Stickers,Waterproof Stickers for Laptop Skateboard Scrapbook Teacher Computer Hydroflask,Mixed Colorful Sticker Packs for Teens Girls Kids Adults • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Goldfish Cheddar Cheese Crackers, Baked Snack Crackers, 1 oz On-the-Go Snack Packs, 20 Count Box • Amazon Business $9.76 1 $9.76

Gushers Fruit Flavored Snacks, Variety Pack, Strawberry and Tropical, 20 ct • Amazon Business $8.26 1 $8.26

Del Monte Fruit Cup Snacks In Juice, 4 Oz, 12 Ct • Amazon Business $7.98 1 $7.98

Materials cost			$373.76
Vendor shipping charges			$4.51
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.61
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$413.88
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$73.04
Total project goal			$486.92
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$486.92
8 Donors			-$410.45
Donations toward project cost			-$371.38
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$39.07
match offer			-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost			-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$7.50
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$26.47
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

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