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Empowering Children Through Nutrition

Help me give my students a classroom microwave to make packing lunch easier and provide more variety for nutritious meals.

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As an educator dedicated to the holistic development of my students, I am excited to share an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on their lives. In our school community, many of our students come from families with multiple children in school, where purchasing school lunches for all of them can be a struggle. These are the families that don't qualify for the free lunch program. As a result, some students are limited to bringing simple lunches, often just a sandwich and chips, a musubi, or Lunchables to school each day.

I believe that every student deserves access to wholesome, nourishing meals that fuel their bodies and minds for learning.

To address this need, I am requesting your support to provide a microwave for our classroom.

With a microwave in our classroom, students who come from families with several siblings and limited resources will have the opportunity to bring leftovers from home and warm them up for lunch. This simple addition would offer a variety of benefits:

Improved Nutrition: By having the option to bring and heat up leftovers, students will have access to a wider range of nutritious meal options, ensuring they receive the essential nutrients they need to thrive throughout the school day.

Increased Energy and Focus: A well-balanced meal can significantly impact a student's energy levels and ability to focus in class. By providing students with the means to enjoy warm, homemade meals, we can help them stay energized and engaged in their learning.

Encouragement of Healthy Habits: By promoting the importance of nutritious eating habits, we can instill lifelong skills that will benefit our students beyond the classroom.

Your generous support for this project would make a significant difference in the lives of our students, empowering them to make healthier food choices and succeed academically.

Mrs. Betham
Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Panasonic - 2.2 Cu. Ft. 1250 Watt SD987SA Full-Size Microwave with Inverter - Stainless Steel • Best Buy Education $245.47 1 $245.47
Starfrit Microwave Food Cover (SRFT80499) • Quill.com $9.69 2 $19.38

Materials cost

$264.85

Vendor shipping charges

 $4.84

Sales tax

 $11.65

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.97

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$315.31

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$55.64

Total project goal

$370.95

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