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Ms. Pedroza from Chicago, IL is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Global Feast: Flavors from Around the World!

Please help me give my students a snack as they engage and celebrate the World in Our Classroom! My students will celebrate a multicultural night with families and friends as they venture into a night of cultural exploration.

  • $763 goal

This project expired on July 24, 2025.

This project expired on July 24, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

My students are vibrant learners eager to share their diverse cultural backgrounds. e are hosting a multicultural night, 'Celebrate the World in Our Classroom!', where they will showcase their heritage through presentations, performances, and, importantly, food. To truly immerse our attendees in the richness of our cultures, we must provide authentic snacks and refreshments.

These snacks aren't just treats but a vital part of the cultural experience.

We'll let our students share their traditions tangibly and engagingly. His event celebrates students' diverse cultural backgrounds while educating the school community through presentations, performances, and food. t fosters appreciation for cultural diversity, strengthens community bonds, and promotes inclusivity. The event bridges cultural gaps and creates a welcoming school environment by empowering students to take pride in their heritage and engaging them in hands-on, culturally relevant activities.

My students are unique because they bring rich cultural and linguistic diversity to the classroom, creating a unique and vibrant learning environment. Anyngual or multilingual people navigate multiple languages and cultures with resilience and adaptability. Despite facing unique challenges, such as r, receiving scores lower on assessments like ACCESS, they demonstrate incredible perseverance and a strong desire to learn.

Their experiences shape their perspectives, making them resourceful, empathetic, and eager to share their heritage. They thrive when given the proper support, and their academic and personal growth —is a testament to their determination and the nurturing environment they create. Their diverse backgrounds, strengths, and potential make them not just students but future leaders, storytellers, and changemakers.

Ms. Pedroza Little Village Academy Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL 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

Never Before Funded 92 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
PopCorners Popped Corn Snacks, Core 3 Flavor Pack, 1 Ounce (Pack of 20) (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $24.34 10 $243.40
Healthy Snack Bars To Go & Bars Gift Variety Pack (Care Package 66 Count) Comes in Elegant LA Signature Gift Box -Bulk Sampler Bars Military Care Package, Office Meetings & More • Amazon Business $44.99 5 $224.95
Black Forest Juicy Burst Gluten Free Berry Medley Fruit Gummies 32 oz. 40 Packs/Box (FER02067) • Staples $14.05 10 $140.50

Materials cost

$608.85

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.13

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$647.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$114.35

Total project goal

$762.33

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