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Mrs. Cooper-Davis from Newport News, VA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Essential Refrigerator for Our Classroom

Help me give my students "A much-needed refrigerator to safely store food and cooked items, ensuring their health, well-being, and access to nutritious meals throughout the school day.

  • $1,258 goal

This project expired on October 17, 2025.

This project expired on October 17, 2025.

My Project

If this project is fully funded, I will purchase a reliable refrigerator for our classroom. This essential appliance will be used to safely store fresh ingredients, student-prepared meals, and perishable items such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, and proteins. With this refrigerator, students will be able to engage in hands-on cooking lessons, store their own meals safely, and participate in nutrition-focused activities that bring our curriculum to life. These real-world learning experiences will not only strengthen their academic understanding of health and wellness but also build valuable life skills like meal planning, food safety, and responsibility.

My goal is to create a safe, functional space where students can learn about healthy eating and self-care in a practical way.

The refrigerator will allow us to reduce food waste by storing leftovers, extend the use of fresh ingredients across multiple lessons, and support students who bring meals from home that require refrigeration. Ultimately, this project supports a classroom environment where learning extends beyond textbooks, giving students access to tools that empower them both in and out of school.

My students are incredibly resilient, creative, and eager to learn. Many of them face challenges outside of school, yet they show up every day ready to grow. For some, school is not only a place for learning but also a dependable source of nutrition and stability. By funding this project, you’ll be helping students who truly deserve every opportunity to thrive—academically, personally, and nutritionally. Thank you for helping us build a healthier, more supportive classroom for every learner.

Mrs. Cooper-Davis Heritage High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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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.

Newport News, VA 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

164 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
GE - 21.9 Cu. Ft. Top-Freezer Refrigerator with Garage Ready Performance - Stainless Steel • Best Buy Education $899.99 1 $899.99

Materials cost

$899.99

Vendor shipping charges

$125.00

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$13.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,068.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$188.56

Total project goal

$1,257.05

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