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Dim Sum Lunch

Help me give my students authentic dim sum foods from a Chinese restaurant.

Ms. Tom Hostos - Lincoln Academy of Science

Bronx, NY Grades 6-8

Celebrating 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

Dim sum is a traditional Chinese meal made up of small plates of dumplings and other snack dishes and is usually accompanied by tea. Similar to the way that the Spanish eat tapas, the dishes are shared among family and friends. Typically dim sum is consumed during brunch hours — late morning to lunchtime.

Dim sum means 'touch the heart' in Chinese.

The small portions were designed to merely touch the heart not sate the appetite, and as such were first enjoyed as snacks. Over time, however, yum cha has evolved, and the cuisine is now a vital part of Chinese culture.

I would like to share this part of my culture with my students. Even though New York City is a large and ethnically diverse metropolis, many of my students have not ventured far beyond the immediate neighborhood of our school in the South Bronx. Their only exposure to Chinese food are the local fast food places. I would like order these lunch items and bring them to my school to share with my students.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

140 students impacted 2 donors

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Bronx, NY
Grades 6-8
Warmth, Care & Hunger
Food, Clothing & Hygiene
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Ms. Tom Hostos - Lincoln Academy of Science Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bronx, NY 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

140 students impacted 2donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Roast Suckling Pig • Wu's Wonton King $19.99 3 $59.97

Cold Jelly Fish 海蜇皮 • Wu's Wonton King $11.99 4 $47.96

Three Flavored Dumpling with Bone Soup (Lunch) 骨汤净三色饺 • Wu's Wonton King $7.99 4 $31.96

Steamed Shrimp Dumpling (Lunch) 虾饺 • Wu's Wonton King $3.99 8 $31.92

Shrimp & Pork Wonton with Bone Soup (Lunch) 骨汤净云吞 • Wu's Wonton King $6.99 4 $27.96

Shrimp & Pork Watercress Dumpling with Bone Soup (Lunch) 骨汤净西菜饺 • Wu's Wonton King $6.99 4 $27.96

Iced Durian Cake 冰皮榴莲 • Wu's Wonton King $6.00 4 $24.00

Fried Crueller Rice Roll (Lunch) 港式炸雨肠 • Wu's Wonton King $3.79 4 $15.16

Seafood Chow Fun (Lunch) 海鲜炒河粉 • Wu's Wonton King $14.99 1 $14.99

Cream Custard Bun 奶黄包 • Wu's Wonton King $3.29 4 $13.16

Chaozhou Dumpling (Lunch) 潮州粉果 • Wu's Wonton King $3.29 4 $13.16

Shumai (Lunch) 烧卖 • Wu's Wonton King $3.29 4 $13.16

Steamed Chicken Feet (Lunch) 凤爪 • Wu's Wonton King $3.29 4 $13.16

Steamed Roast Pork w. Oyster Sauce Pan Fried Bun (Lunch) 蠔皇叉烧包 • Wu's Wonton King $3.29 4 $13.16

Beef Chow Fun w. Brown Sauce (Lunch) 湿炒牛肉河粉 • Wu's Wonton King $12.99 1 $12.99

Spare Rib (Lunch) 排骨 • Wu's Wonton King $3.29 3 $9.87

Shrimp with Garlic Sauce • Wu's Wonton King $6.25 1 $6.25

Pork Chop Peking Style • Wu's Wonton King $6.25 1 $6.25

Squid with Curry • Wu's Wonton King $6.25 1 $6.25

Squid with Sour Cabbage • Wu's Wonton King $6.25 1 $6.25

Materials cost			$395.54
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee			$5.93
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$431.47
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$76.14
Total project goal			$507.61
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$507.61
1 Donor			-$215.74
Donations toward project cost			-$215.74
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$0.00
match offer			-$253.80
Match offer toward project cost			-$215.73
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$38.07
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$38.07
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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Dim Sum Lunch

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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