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Ms. R from Nogales, AZ is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empowering Students With Essential Cafeteria Equipment

Help me give my students the equipment requested to enhance the dining experience.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. R's classroom raised $1,417

This project is fully funded

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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

Dear Donors,

I am reaching out to you with a heartfelt request to support our students by providing essential cafeteria equipment that will significantly enhance their daily dining experience.

As a dedicated educator, I have witnessed firsthand the impact that well-equipped cafeteria equipment can have on students' overall well-being and academic success. Our cafeteria serves as more than just a place to eat, it is a vital hub where students gather, socialize, and refuel during the school day. However, due to budget constraints, we are currently lacking the necessary equipment to ensure a comfortable and efficient dining environment for our students.

By supporting our project, you will directly contribute to creating a positive and inviting cafeteria environment that fosters healthy eating habits, social interaction, and overall well-being among our students. Your generosity will not only benefit the current student body but also leave a lasting impact on future generations of learners. Additionally, cafeteria thongs are indispensable tools for our students, allowing them to handle food safely and hygienically. By providing these thongs, we can ensure that our students enjoy their meals without compromising on hygiene standards.

We deeply appreciate your consideration and support in making our cafeteria a place where students can thrive and enjoy their dining experience to the fullest. Together, we can empower our students and create a nurturing school environment that promotes success and growth.

Thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Ms. R Colegio Petite Elementary School Grades PreK-2

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
COWSAR Nugget Ice Maker Countertop, Soft Chewable Nugget Ice Cubes Machine, One-Button Quick Ice Making 34Lbs/Day, Self-Cleaning, Portable Stainless Steel Ice Machine • Amazon Business $218.99 1 $218.99
Sharp - 1.1 cu ft Stainless Countertop Microwave with 1000 watts - Silver • Best Buy Education $106.35 2 $212.70
Libman Tornado Spin Mop and Bucket System (1283) • Quill.com $69.99 1 $69.99
LIANTRAL Rolling Cart, 3-Tier Utility Microwave Bar Coffee Cart Kitchen Storage Shelf On Wheels, Black Large Side End Table Nightstand for Home Office • Amazon Business $53.99 1 $53.99
reliahom 2 Pack Broom Holder Mop Hanger Wall Mount Metal Organization Garage Storage System Garden Kitchen Tool Organizer(5 Racks with 4 Hooks, Black) • Amazon Business $22.99 2 $45.98
StorageWorks Wicker Basket, Baskets for Organizing, Storage Basket with Built-in Handles, Water Hyacinth Shelves (Medium 2-Pack, Natural Hyacinth) • Amazon Business $44.69 1 $44.69
Hoolerry 8 Pieces Colorful Storage Bins with Lid and Handle, Plastic Stackable Baskets Desktop Cube Box Storage Bins Cubby Bins Containers for Shelf Cabinet Bedroom Office(10.2 x 7 x 6.3 Inch) • Amazon Business $43.99 1 $43.99
Nautical Cove Pirate Treasure Chest with Iron Lock and Skeleton Key - Storage and Decorative Box (Small 8 x 6 x 6) • Amazon Business $38.99 1 $38.99
Xifando Mini Broom with Dustpan for Kids,Little Housekeeping Helper Set (Light Orange) • Amazon Business $12.99 3 $38.97
Xifando Mini Broom with Dustpan-Small Housekeeping Cleaning Sweep for Kitchen Bathroom Pet Nest Boat etc.-(3Sets,Light Blue) • Amazon Business $36.59 1 $36.59
SOUJOY 2 Pack Noodle Bowl With Lid, 40 OZ Large Microwave Wheat Straw Soup Bowl with Phone Holder, Instant Noodle Bowl for Soup, Noodles, Ramen • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
LIANTRAL 3 Tier Rolling Cart, Black Kitchen Carts on Wheels with Storage, Multifunctional Utility Cart for Kitchen Bathroom Living Room Bar Office • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Fabuloso 128F CS SP LAVENDER 2X Pack of 4 • Amazon Business $31.92 1 $31.92
Clorox 30966 Concentrated Regular Bleach, 121 Oz. | Pack of 2 • Amazon Business $30.23 1 $30.23
Step Stools for Adults Kids with Non-Slip Rubber Feet, Heavy Duty Wooden Stepping Stools with 500-LBS Capacity for Bedroom Kitchen Bathroom, Sturdy Bed Steps for High Beds, Easy to Assemble, Maple • Amazon Business $29.99 1 $29.99
1000 Pcs Party Favors for Kids, Fidget Toys Bulk, Birthday Gift Toys, Fidgets Stocking Stuffers, Treasure Box Birthday Party, Goodie Bag Stuffers, Carnival Prizes, Pinata Filler Stuffers for Classroom • Amazon Business $29.59 1 $29.59
Broom and Dustpan Set, Broom and Dustpan Set for Home, Upgraded 52’’ Long Handle Broom and Dustpan Set Heavy Duty, Standing Broom with Dustpan Combo Set, Dust pan and Broom Combo for Home Office • Amazon Business $20.39 1 $20.39
80Pcs Party Favors for Kids 4-8, Kawaii Squishies Mochi Squishy Toy Bulk Fidget Sensory Toys Birthday Gifts for Boys Girls Goodie Bag Christmas Stocking Stuffers Treasure Box Classroom Prizes • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
Winco Stainless Steel Utility Tongs with Locking Ring (12-inch) • Amazon Business $7.99 2 $15.98
Apakkai 600 Pcs Cute Stickers for Kids, Water Bottle Stickers for Teens, Kawaii Vinyl Phone Laptop Skateboard Animal Waterproof Stickers, Bulk Aesthetic Sticker Packs for Boys Girls Teacher • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
SHARPIE Brush Twin Permanent Markers, Brush Tip Marker and Ultra Fine Tip Marker, Assorted, 12 Count • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Comfy Package, [2000 Count] Bamboo Wooden Toothpicks - Wood Round Double-Points Teeth Tooth Picks • Amazon Business $5.93 1 $5.93

Materials cost

$1,080.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$77.28

3rd party payment processing fee

$16.21

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,204.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$212.53

Total project goal

$1,416.87

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,416.87

1 Donor

-$1,267.73

Donations toward project cost

-$1,204.34

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.39

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$149.14

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$0.00

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