It’s no secret that teachers often don’t get all the supplies they need to run their classrooms. An overwhelming majority dip into their own pockets every year, spending more than $500 on average to outfit their classrooms and provide students with the materials they need.

On top of that, teachers are notoriously underpaid, which makes this unfortunate reality even more frustrating.

Fifth grade teacher reveals story behind his classroom’s snack cupboard

Dan Shutes is a popular content creator and fifth grade teacher who has built an audience of more than two million followers on TikTok by sharing heartwarming and emotional stories from his classroom.

In one recent video, he started things off on a lighter note, showing off a massive snack cupboard in his classroom that he stocks for students every year. We can see bulk packs of beef jerky, applesauce, popcorn, and more. It’s a seriously extensive collection.

But then........

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