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Ms. Garcia from Los Angeles, CA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking Up Confidence: Life Skills & Wellness Through the Kitchen

Help me give my students essential kitchen tools and appliances to support hands-on cooking lessons that teach life skills, promote wellness, and build confidence through shared experiences and nutritious meals.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Garcia's classroom raised $839

This project is fully funded

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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

This project provides students with the opportunity to learn critical life skills through cooking. The blenders, cookware, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, and other kitchen tools will allow us to build a functional, student-friendly kitchen space where they can explore food preparation, healthy eating, and basic culinary techniques. Cooking together helps students develop self-sufficiency and mindfulness about their nutrition, especially in communities where access to wellness education and home-cooked meals is limited.

Beyond the practical skills, cooking becomes a tool for emotional wellness and community building.

Students learn collaboration, patience, and responsibility while also gaining a sense of pride and accomplishment. Whether we're blending healthy smoothies, making warm meals, or learning how to safely use appliances like irons or mixers, this space will foster creativity, curiosity, and a deeper connection to wellness. Your support helps us transform cooking into a powerful classroom experience that nourishes both the body and the mind.

Ms. Garcia Academia Avance Charter School Grades 9-12

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.

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
T-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized Nonstick Cookware Set 17 Piece, Oven Broiler Safe 400F, Lid Safe 350F, Kitchen Cooking Set w/Fry Pans, Saucepans, Saute Pan, Griddle, Pots and Pans, Dishwasher Safe Black • Amazon Business $199.99 1 $199.99
Ninja Blender, Mega Kitchen System, 1500W, 4 Functions for Smoothies, Processing, Dough, Drinks & More, with 72 Blender Pitcher, 64 Processor Bowl, 2 Nutri Cups + Lids, Black, BL770 • Amazon Business $139.99 1 $139.99
BLACK+DECKER EM720CB7 Digital Microwave Oven with Turntable Push-Button Door, Child Safety Lock, 700W, Stainless Steel, 0.7 Cu.ft • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Ninja BL610 Professional 72 Oz Countertop Blender with 1000-Watt Base and Total Crushing Technology for-Smoothies, Ice and Frozen Fruit, Black • Amazon Business $69.98 1 $69.98
YTYOTO Teak Wooden Spoons for Cooking, Natural Solid Wooden Kitchen Cooking Utensils, Essential Wooden Kitchen Tools (9Pcs) • Amazon Business $32.29 1 $32.29
Hamilton Beach Electric Hand Mixer, 6 Speeds + Stir Button, 300 Watts of Peak Power for Powerful Mixing, Includes Whisk and Storage Clip, Black (62628) • Amazon Business $23.35 1 $23.35
Amazon Basics 2 Slice Toaster, With 6 Browning Settings, Extra Wide Slots For Bagels and Special Breads, Removable Easy-to-Clean Crumb Tray, Cancel/Defrost/Bagel Buttons, 900W, Black & Silver • Amazon Business $20.80 1 $20.80
BLACK+DECKER Easy Steam Compact Iron for Clothes, Automatic Shutoff, Nonstick Plate, Light Weight, 1200 Watts • Amazon Business $20.32 1 $20.32
Amazon Basics Coffee Makers, 12-Cup Coffee Machines with Reusable Filter, Coffee Pots, Black & Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $20.24 1 $20.24

Materials cost

$616.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $56.45

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.25

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$712.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.76

Total project goal

$838.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $838.41

1 Donor

-$364.95

Donations toward project cost

-$364.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$409.06

Match offer toward project cost

-$347.70

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.36

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$64.40

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 $0.00

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