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Ms. P. Castro from Pharr, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Exploring STEM Through Food and Gardening

Help me give my students tools to connect gardening, science, and nutrition in a meaningful, hands-on way that builds confidence and curiosity.

  • $296 goal

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

This project expired on September 4, 2025.

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate 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

As a 2nd grade dual language teacher, I believe students learn best through meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect academic content to real life. My students are bright, eager, and full of curiosity. They are learning in both English and Spanish, and they bring a rich cultural perspective to every activity we do. They take pride in their learning and love projects that allow them to explore, create, and work together.

This project supports our classroom garden by helping us bring the fruits of our labor into the kitchen.

With the BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven, BELLA Electric Griddle, BELLA Electric Skillet, and BLACK+DECKER 5-Cup Coffeemaker, my students will be able to prepare simple, healthy recipes using ingredients they’ve grown themselves. The kitchen utensils, oven mitts, towels, pot holders, and Hodedah mini microwave cart will give us everything we need to cook safely, stay organized, and clean up responsibly.

My goal is to help students explore the science of cooking, understand nutrition, and develop important life skills. With your support, they will learn about plant life cycles, food science, and teamwork while enjoying the satisfaction of preparing something they helped grow. Thank you for believing in our little gardeners and chefs!

Ms. P. Castro Kelly - Pharr Elementary School Grades PreK-2

Equity Focus

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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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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
BLACK+DECKER 4-Slice Toaster Oven, TO1745SSG-1A, Even Toast, 4 Cooking Functions Bake, Broil, Toast and Keep Warm, Removable Crumb Tray, Timer • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Hodedah Mini Microwave Cart with Two Doors and Shelf for Storage, Cherry • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
BELLA Electric Skillet and Frying Pan with Glass Lid, Nonstick Coating, Cool Touch Handles, Removable Heating Probe, Dishwasher Safe, 12 x 12 inch, Copper • Amazon Business $27.86 1 $27.86
Oven Mitts Kitchen Towels and Dishcloths Pot Holders Sets, Oven Gloves Kitchen Dish Towels 500 Degree Heat Resistant Potholders with Non-Slip Silicone Surface for Cooking, Grilling, Baking-Gray • Amazon Business $24.99 1 $24.99
BELLA Electric Griddle with Crumb Tray - Smokeless Indoor Grill, Nonstick Surface, Adjustable Temperature Control Dial & Cool-touch Handles, 10" x 16", Black • Amazon Business $21.83 1 $21.83
BLACK+DECKER 5-Cup Coffeemaker, Black, DCM600B • Amazon Business $21.24 1 $21.24
Kitchen Utensils Set - 24 PCS Nylon Cooking Utensils Set, Kitchen Spatula Set with Stainless Steel Handles - Heat Resistant Non-Stick Kitchen Tools - Black Kitchen Utensil Set • Amazon Business $17.34 1 $17.34

Materials cost

$218.24

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.27

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$251.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.38

Total project goal

$295.89

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