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Ms. Annelise from Milwaukee, WI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Learning How to Prepare Fresh and Healthy Food

Help me give my students access to fresh and healthy food! With these supplies, they will be able to create recipes and gain practical cooking skills.

  • $2,385 goal

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

This project expired on August 29, 2025.

My Project

Learning about food should be as hands-on and engaging as eating it—and that’s exactly what I hope to create with this project. My classroom is full of curious, thoughtful high schoolers who are eager to learn about how the food they eat affects their health, their energy, and their future. Many of my students come from neighborhoods where access to fresh, healthy food is limited, and this class is a chance to not only teach them about nutrition, but to give them the skills and confidence to prepare healthy meals for themselves.

In this class, students will learn the science behind how we fuel our bodies, explore nutrition labels, practice food safety, and develop practical kitchen skills they can use every day.

We’ll focus on no-cook and simple-prep recipes that use fresh ingredients—things they could recreate at home without fancy equipment. At the end of the course, each student will contribute to a collaborative class cookbook featuring recipes they’ve helped create, test, and revise. This cookbook will be something they can take home and share with their families.

To make this possible, we need basic kitchen tools—cutting boards, knives, mixing bowls, measuring cups, a mini-fridge, air fryer, and blender—so that every student can fully participate in the experience. We don't have access to a kitchen space, so these supplies will transform our classroom into a space where learning feels real, joyful, and practical. With your support, my students will not just learn about healthy food—they will make it, taste it, and own their learning in a way that builds lasting knowledge and life-changing habits.

Ms. Annelise Pathways 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.

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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

25 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ninja - Smart DoubleStack XL 2-Basket Air Fryer with Leave-in Thermometer 10 QT 6-in-1 Smart Cook System Space Saving Design - Deep Gray • Best Buy Education $239.99 1 $239.99
Insignia - 4.3 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Top Freezer and ENERGY STAR Certification - Stainless Steel • Best Buy Education $209.99 1 $209.99
GE Food Processor | 12 Cup | Complete With 3 Feeding Tubes & Stainless Steel Accessories - 3 Discs + Dough Blade | 3 Speed | Great for Shredded Cheese, Chicken & More | Kitchen Essentials | 550 Watts • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
EFINE Chrome 5-Shelf Shelving Units and Storage Rack on Wheels with Shelf Liners set of 5, NSF Certified, Adjustable Matel Wire Shelving Unit Rack for Garage, Kitchen, Office, (63H X 30W X 14D) • Amazon Business $99.99 1 $99.99
Ninja - Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ - Gray • Best Buy Education $89.99 1 $89.99
Gotham Steel Aqua Blue Pots and Pans Set, 12 Piece Nonstick Ceramic Cookware, Includes Frying Pans, Stockpots & Saucepans, Stay Cool Handles, Oven & Dishwasher Safe, 100% PFOA Free, Turquoise • Amazon Business $80.68 1 $80.68
Insignia - .9 Cu. Ft. Compact Countertop Microwave - Stainless Steel • Best Buy Education $69.98 1 $69.98
Disp Food Tray Red 6 1/2in W PK1000 • Grainger $61.10 1 $61.10
COOK WITH COLOR Mixing Bowls with TPR Lids - 12 Piece Plastic Nesting Set includes 6 Prep and Lids, Microwave Safe Bowl (Black Ombre) • Amazon Business $25.99 2 $51.98
CUKOR Electric Hot Plate, Double Cast Iron 2 Burner, 1800W Countertop Burner, Dual Electric Stove Burners, Portabel Electric Cooktop, Portabel Double Burner for Cooking • Amazon Business $49.99 1 $49.99
Nuenen 10 Pcs Bulk Wood Cutting Board with Handle 12 x 7.8 Inch Acacia Bamboo Wooden Kitchen Serving Chopping Boards for Pizza, Bread, Charcuterie, Fruit, Vegetables(Bamboo) • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
[400 Count] Clear Plastic Forks and Spoons Set Bulk - Heavy Duty Disposable Spoons and Forks Silverware, Plastic Utensils Cutlery Set for Party • Amazon Business $21.99 2 $43.98
Alitade 12PCS Kitchen Utensil Set Silicone Cooking Utensils Kit Spatula Heat Resistant Wooden Spoons Gadgets Tool for Non-Stick Cookware • Amazon Business $21.55 2 $43.10
Hygloss Products 6" Uncoated White Paper Plates Bulk, 6 Inch, 1000 pack, Disposable Plates For Food, Dessert Or Crafts • Amazon Business $43.07 1 $43.07
George Foreman 4-Serving Removable Plate Electric Grill and Panini Press, George Tough Non-Stick Coating, Drip Tray Catches Grease, Black • Amazon Business $41.98 1 $41.98
GoodCook EveryWare 60pc Container Set, BPA Free - 60-Piece Food Container Set, Microwave and Freezer Safe, Embossed Measurements, Secure Lids • Amazon Business $40.79 1 $40.79
BELLA Classic Waffle Iron, 4 Square Belgian Waffle Maker, Non-stick Extra Large Plates for Easy Cleanup, Cool Touch Handles, Stainless Steel, Black, 1400W • Amazon Business $38.26 1 $38.26
Lysol Disinfecting Wipes, Lemon & Lime Blossom, 80 Wipes/Canister, 6 Canisters/Carton (1920077182CT) • Quill.com $35.99 1 $35.99
400 Hair Nets for Women, Food Service and Ballet Dance Buns - Invisible Elastic Edge Mesh, 20 Inches (Beige) • Amazon Business $17.99 2 $35.98
Measuring Cups and Spoons Set 13 Piece. Includes 10 Stainless Steel Measuring Spoons and Cups Set and 3 Plastic Measuring Cup. Liquid Measuring Cups Set and Dry Metal Measuring Cup Set • Amazon Business $17.49 2 $34.98
Sintuff 20 Pcs Plastic Fast Food Trays Bulk Colorful Cafeteria Trays Restaurant Serving Trays Grill Tray Rectangular Lunch Trays for Party Kitchen Coffee, 20 Colors(12 x 9 Inch) • Amazon Business $33.99 1 $33.99
Webster Industries Webster Cling Classic Food Wrap, 12 In x 2000 Ft, Clear • School Specialty $31.72 1 $31.72
Comfy Package [100 Count Disposable Poly Plastic Gloves for Cooking, Food Prep and Food Service | Latex & Powder Free - One Size Fits Most • Amazon Business $4.93 6 $29.58
Yuright 4 Pack 13 L Commercial Bus Tubs, Grey, Small Restaurant Dish Tub Box • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Amazon Basics Color-Coded Dishwasher Safe Kitchen 12-Piece Knife Set, 6 Knives with 6 Blade Guards, Multicolor, 13.88 x 4.13 x 1.38 inch • Amazon Business $13.97 2 $27.94
GORILLA GRIP XL 4-Sided Cheese Grater With Container, 100% BPA-Free Stainless Steel Box Graters, Parmesan Shredder, Grate Cheeses, Shred Veggies, Slip Resistant Handle, Dishwasher Safe Zester, Black • Amazon Business $13.88 2 $27.76
YIHONG 7 Piece Metal Mixing Bowls with Lids for Kitchen, Stainless Steel Set Ideal for Baking, Prepping, Cooking and Serving Food, Nesting Design for Space Saving Storage • Amazon Business $25.64 1 $25.64
Scott Choose-A-Sheet Kitchen Roll Paper Towels, 1-ply, 102 Sheets/Roll, 15 Rolls/Pack (36371/55417) • Quill.com $24.49 1 $24.49
Dawn Professional Liquid Dish Soap Original Scent 128 oz. (57445) • Staples $24.31 1 $24.31
Amazon Basics Aluminum Foil, 250 Sq Ft, Pack of 1 • Amazon Business $11.65 2 $23.30
MegaWise Electric Kettle, 1.8L Borosilicate Glass Tea Kettle with LED Light, Auto Shut-Off and Boil-Dry Protection Cordless Kettle Fast Boiling • Amazon Business $23.16 1 $23.16
Johnson & Johnson All-Purpose First Aid Kit, 160 Pc. (202045) • Quill.com $22.53 1 $22.53
3 Pack 18/8 Stainless Steel Colander Sieves(5-Quart, 4-Quart and 3-Quart), Mesh Strainer Net Baskets with Handles & Resting Base for Strain, Drain, Rinse or Steam • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Win Change Oven Mitts and Potholders BBQ Gloves-Oven Mitts and Pot Holders with Recycled Infill Silicone Non-Slip Cooking Gloves for Cooking Baking Grilling (4-Piece Set,Grey) • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scrub Sponge, Blue, 6/Pack (526-5) • Quill.com $6.29 2 $12.58
Rainspire 3-Piece Peeler Set, Premium Swivel Vegetable Peeler, Kitchen Gadgets Apple Peeler Potato Peeler Veggie Peeler Fruit Peeler, Dishwasher Safe Kitchen Accessories, Black • Amazon Business $2.99 3 $8.97

Materials cost

$1,840.73

Vendor shipping charges

$128.17

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$2,026.51

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$357.62

Total project goal

$2,384.13

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