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

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Roaring Lions Cafe

Help me give my students the supplies needed to operate a coffee business. We need items such as a commercial coffee maker, a utility cart, and paper supplies to initially start our business. Any donations would be appreciated.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Grillo's classroom raised $1,889

This project is fully funded

My Project

Our students want to start a coffee cart business called "Roaring Lions Cafe". This would provide learning opportunities for students and benefit the entire school community. This would promote inclusion for students of all abilities to participate, developing their money math, functional academics, social skills, and vocational skills needed for post-graduation.

Students would gain hands-on experience in a small business, from taking orders and handling money to preparing and serving beverages.

The coffee cart would not only teach essential job skills but also foster a sense of pride and accomplishment in the students as they contribute to the school in a meaningful way.

Thank you in advance for your consideration. Any donations, big or small, would be incredibly helpful and greatly appreciated. Your support means the world to us and the students. I'm excited to see this project come to life and to witness the positive impact it will have on our students.

Ms. Grillo Red Mountain High School Grades 9-12 Mesa, AZ View local requests

Half of 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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Newco AK-2 12-Cup Commercial 2-Station Coffee Brewer, Gray/Black (AK2) • Quill.com $494.99 1 $494.99
Utility Cart 500 lb Load Cap. • Grainger $247.01 1 $247.01
Prestee 100 Clear Cups with Lids, 16oz - Strawless Plastic Cups with Lids - Disposable Iced Coffee Cups - Clear Plastic Cups with Lids Bulk - Iced Coffee, Cold Brew, Smoothie for Christmas and Holiday • Amazon Business $27.99 4 $111.96
Ginkgo [100 Pack 12 oz Disposable Thickened Paper Coffee Cups with Lids and Sleeves, To Go Hot Coffee Cups for Home, Office, Wedding and Cafes • Amazon Business $26.99 4 $107.96
Brita XL Water Filter Dispenser for Tap and Drinking Water with 1 Elite Filter, Reduces 99% Of Lead, Lasts 6 Months, 27-Cup Capacity, BPA Free, Black • Amazon Business $42.49 2 $84.98
Airpot Coffee Dispenser with Pump - 102 oz Insulated Stainless Steel Coffee Carafe - Thermal Beverage Dispenser - Thermos Urn for Hot/Cold Water, Party Chocolate Drinks • Amazon Business $39.49 2 $78.98
Storage Cabinet Extra 24 Half Shelf BK • Grainger $52.52 1 $52.52
Syntus 12 Pack Bib Apron, Unisex Aprons Adjustable 100% Cotton with 2 Pockets Cooking Kitchen Aprons for Women Men Chef, BBQ Drawing Apron Bulk, Black • Amazon Business $47.95 1 $47.95
6 Black Storage Caddies - Bulk Stackable Plastic Bins with 3 Compartments & Carrying Handle for Restaurant, Business, Bar, Food Truck, Houskeeping - Utility Tote for Cleaning Supplies & Spray Bottles • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers Bulk Set, Fine Tip Markers Set, Markers For Plastic, Metal, Wood, And More, Black, 36 Count • Amazon Business $18.28 2 $36.56
Measuring Cups and Spoons • Kaplan Early Learning Company $14.36 2 $28.72
AnnkkyUS 4-pack Bus Tubs Commercial, 8 L White Plastic Wash Basin Bus Box • Amazon Business $23.55 1 $23.55
TransOurDream Iron on Heat Transfer Paper for Heat Press (25 Sheets, 8.5x11, Dark 6.0) Printable HTV Heat Transfer Vinyl for T Shirts,Inkjet Printer (TRANS-D6-20) • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
2 Quart Pitcher Set - Set of 4 • Kaplan Early Learning Company $17.96 1 $17.96
FSWCCK 24 Pieces Unfinished Hanging Wood Sign Blank with Ropes, Rectangle Blank Wood Sign Plain Hanging Craft Door Signs Wall Art Farmhouse Wooden Sign for Door Wall Art Decoration (6 Style) • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
AIDEA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths-50PK, Microfiber Towels for Cars, Premium All-Purpose Car Cloth, Dusting Cloth Cleaning Rags, Absorbent Microfiber Cloth for SUVs, House, Kitchen, Window-12×12" • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
IRIS USA 2.7 Qt. Plastic Storage Bins with Lids, 4 Pack, Craft Organizers and Storage, Art Supply Storage Organizer, Paper Flat Storage Container, Stackable, Secure Latch, Gray • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
C-Line Sticker Name Tags/Labels, White with Green Border, 100/Box (92263) • Quill.com $7.85 1 $7.85

Materials cost

$1,449.94

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $103.67

3rd party payment processing fee

$21.75

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,605.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$283.30

Total project goal

$1,888.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,888.66

33 Donors

-$1,442.00

Donations toward project cost

-$1,289.95

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$152.05

match offer

-$371.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$315.41

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.66

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$75.59

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