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Ms. Tarbox 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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Cooking Up a Bright Future: Empowering Life Skills Graduates

Help me give my students cooking supplies! The fridge and other hygiene products will teach food safety.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Tarbox's classroom raised $531

This project is fully funded

My Project

We invite you to join us in making a significant impact on the lives of our incredible Life Skills students who are on the brink of a remarkable achievement – high school graduation. At this pivotal moment in their lives, we have a unique opportunity to equip them with essential life skills that will pave the way for their future success.

These supplies aim to provide our students with the tools and supplies they need to learn about cooking and foster independence.

Cooking is not just about preparing meals; it's a skill that encompasses math, collaboration, creativity, and money management – all crucial skills for the transition to independent living. By supporting this initiative, you are helping these students become self-reliant and self-sufficient.

One of the key components of our project is a refrigerator for our school. It's not just a refrigerator; it's a gateway to better nutrition and budget management. By having a place to store food and ingredients at school, our students can learn to plan, prepare, and manage meals effectively.

Cooking fosters collaboration and creativity. Our students will work together, learn to adapt recipes, and discover the joy of creating delicious dishes from scratch. This not only builds their culinary skills but also enhances their social skills and self-esteem.

Your support will make a tangible difference in the lives of these exceptional students. By contributing, you are investing in their future and helping them gain the skills and confidence they need to lead independent, successful lives beyond high school by learning the tools they need to cook, budget, and collaborate effectively.

Thank you for your generosity.

Ms. Tarbox Noble Charter School - Comer College Preparatory 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

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chicago, IL View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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

26 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Insignia - Retro 3.1 cu. ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer - Mint • Best Buy Education $136.80 1 $136.80
Sterilite Ultra Latch Storage Tote Box with White Lid, 70 qt/66 L, Clear - Middle-High School - Adult - Durable • School Specialty $21.52 2 $43.04
Logitech Wireless Presenter R400, Wireless Presentation Remote Clicker with Laser Pointer • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Plastic Dinnerware set, Unbreakable and Reusable Plastic Plate, Bowl and Tumbler | set of 18 Multicolor • Amazon Business $23.69 1 $23.69
Cuisinart - 12 PC Knife Set - Multi • Best Buy Education $14.46 1 $14.46
Perk Disinfecting Wipes Lemon 75 Wipes (PK56665) • Staples $4.14 3 $12.42
Squish Disposable Gloves, Clear Vinyl Gloves Latex Free Powder-Free Glove Cleaning Health Gloves for Kitchen Cooking Cleaning Food Handling, 100PCS/Box, Large • Amazon Business $11.98 1 $11.98
Avery Binder Pockets for 3 Ring Binders, Assorted (Blue, Clear, Green, Pink and Yellow), 5/Pack (75254) • Quill.com $6.49 1 $6.49
Sheet Protectors for 3 Ring Binder - 50 Premium Clear Plastic Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder - Sleeves 8.5 x 11 for Paper & Documents • Amazon Business $5.55 1 $5.55

Materials cost

$287.42

Vendor shipping charges

 $129.30

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$451.03

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.59

Total project goal

$530.62

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $530.62

2 Donors

-$530.62

Donations toward project cost

-$451.03

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$79.59

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