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Mrs. Jasso from Sylmar, 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 Life Skills: Tools for Independence

Help me give my students cooking supplies to promote independence, boost confidence, and support hands-on learning of essential life skills.

  • $534 goal

This project expired on July 10, 2025.

This project expired on July 10, 2025.

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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

Cooking is more than just making meals—it’s an essential life skill that fosters independence, confidence, and practical learning. For special education students, hands-on experience with cooking tools helps reinforce important concepts such as measurement, organization, and following multi-step instructions.

These skills are crucial for daily living and future job opportunities.

With the right utensils and equipment, students can actively engage in cooking activities, gaining real-world experience that enhances their problem-solving abilities and self-sufficiency. Your support will help provide these valuable tools, empowering students to build skills that last a lifetime.

Mrs. Jasso Sylmar Charter High School Grades 6-8

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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

13 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hot Plates for Cooking, Double Burner CUSIMAX 1800w Double Hot Plate, Countertop Burners, Electric Burner Stainless Steel Portable Stove Top with Cast Iron Heating Plates, Upgraded Version • Amazon Business $69.97 1 $69.97
Brentwood? 16" Non-Stick Electric Skillet With Glass Lid; Black • Quill.com $67.99 1 $67.99
Hamilton Beach DrinkMaster Electric Drink Mixer, Restaurant-Quality Retro Milkshake Maker & Milk Frother, 2 Speeds, Extra-Large 28 oz. Stainless Steel Cup, Classic Chrome • Amazon Business $44.99 1 $44.99
Brentwood? 12 Speed Blender With 1.5 Litre Plastic Jar; White • Quill.com $42.99 1 $42.99
OVENTE Electric Countertop Double Burner, 1700W Cooktop with 7.25" and 6.10" Cast Iron Hot Plates, Temperature Control, Portable Cooking Stove and Easy to Clean Stainless Steel Base, Silver BGS102S • Amazon Business $34.99 1 $34.99
CHEFMAN Electric Crepe Maker: Precise Temp Control, 12" Non-Stick Griddle, Perfect for Crepes, Tortillas, Blintzes, Pancakes, Waffles, Eggs, Bacon, Batter Spreader & Spatula Included, Black • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
Hamilton Beach Walk 'n Cut Electric Can Opener for Kitchen, Use On Any Size, Automatic and Hand-Free, Cordless & Rechargeable, Easy Clean Removable Blade, Black • Amazon Business $26.99 1 $26.99
BELLA Immersion Blender, Portable Mixer and Emulsifier with Whisk Attachment, 2 Speed, Electric Handheld Juicer, Shakes, Baby Food and Smoothie Maker, Stainless Steel, BPA Free, 250 Watt, Gray • Amazon Business $22.56 1 $22.56
Chef Buddy AF031006 Pancake Batter Dispenser, 24 oz, Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $16.57 1 $16.57
Elite Gourmet ETS623 BPA-Free Electric Citrus Juicer, Compact, Large Volume, Pulp Control, Oranges, Lemons, Limes, Grapefruits with Easy Pour Spout, 24oz, Black/Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Measuring Cups and Spoons Set Stainless Steel-Measuring Spoons Liquid Stackable Metric Measuring Scoop for Baking or Cooking,Kitchen Cake Decorating Supplies Measuring Cup Organizer • Amazon Business $11.88 1 $11.88

Materials cost

$382.91

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $35.04

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$453.69

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$80.06

Total project goal

$533.75

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