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Ms. Pingel from Memphis TN is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

New Leaders Initiative School Garden

Help me give my students the unique experience of growing their own food from start to finish!

  • 1 donor
  • $645 still needed

expires Jul 25

  • 1 donor
  • $645 still needed
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Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

The New Leaders Inititative is a space for our 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to learn about different life skills such as financial literacy, career opportunities, community involvement, and social emotional health. Our kids signed up for this rigorous and selective group to better themselves. They show up weekly to build their social skills, volunteer in the community, and explore future career paths. This group of scholars are dedicated to improving themselves and their community!

One way we want to serve our school community is through growing our own organic food, in a garden!

Our school exists in a food desert... a place in which it is difficult to find or afford quality healthy food.

We want to equip our students with the knowledge and skills they need to build up their families and community! Help us by supplying the greenhouse, soil, seeds, and potting supplies we need to grow organic vegtables and fruit for our scholars!

Ms. Pingel
Grades 3-5

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Burpee Natural Purpose Granular 4-Lb Organic Food for Growing Strong Plants | Good for Vegetable Garden, Flower Garden & Seed Starting, 4 lb, 4lb. Bag • Amazon Business $18.91 6 $113.46
The HC Companies 8.5 Inch Round Classic Planter - Plastic Plant Pot for Indoor Outdoor Plants Flowers Herbs, Evergreen • Amazon Business $8.69 10 $86.90
Greenhouse - Walk in Greenhouse with 8 Sturdy Shelves and PVC Cover for Indoor or Outdoor Use - 56 x 56 x 76-Inch Green House by Home-Complete • Amazon Business $72.74 1 $72.74
All Seasons Indoor Composter Starter Kit – 4.4 Gallon Black Organko Compost Bin for Kitchen Countertop with Scoop, Cup, Presser & 2 lbs. (1 Gallon) of Bokashi, 77% Recycled Plastic by SCD Probiotics • Amazon Business $67.40 1 $67.40
Seed Starter Tray with T8 Grow Light, Seedling Heat Tray Mini Greenhouse with 15'' Humidity Domes and Height Extension, Plant Sprouting Germination Propagation Kit Indoor Gardening Supplies • Amazon Business $45.99 1 $45.99
Psukhai Watering Can for Indoor Plants Garden Flower, Modern Small Water Cans Long Spout for Outdoor Watering Plants 1/2 Gallon 60OZ(Green) • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
Survival Garden Heirloom Vegetable Seeds - Non-GMO Seed Varieties for Planting - 18,500+ (30 Pack) Home Garden Vegetables, Fruits & Herbs - Plant & Grow Food Stores - Emergency Preparedness Gear • Amazon Business $29.75 1 $29.75
Garden Tools Set, YAUNGEL Gardening Tools Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Gardening Supplies Hand Tools with Wooden Handle, Storage Tote Bag, Ideal Gardening Gifts for Women and Men • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
1 Gallon Sharpblue Blueberry Plant • Amazon Business $20.18 1 $20.18
Anyumocz 42 PCS Plastic Square Plant Pots,Multi Color Nursery Pots,Small Flower Pots for Indoor Outdoor Plants,Garden,Home Balcony Decorations • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Sow Right Seeds - Flower Seed Garden Collection for Planting - 5 Packets Includes Marigold, Zinnia, Sunflower, Cape Daisy, and Cosmos - Wonderful Gardening Gift • Amazon Business $9.88 1 $9.88
Burpee Mignonette Strawberry Seeds 125 seeds • Amazon Business $7.69 1 $7.69

Materials cost

$519.94

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$7.80

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$557.74

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$98.42

Total project goal

$656.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$656.16

1 Donor

-$10.00

Donations toward project cost

-$9.50

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.18

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

$644.99

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