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Ms. Russen from Burlington, VT is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Vegetarian Chili Items for Our Food Shelf!

Help me give my students and their families food security by donating to our food pantry.

  • $289 goal

This project expired on August 13, 2025.

This project expired on August 13, 2025.

My Project

Times are hard for so many families in regards to financial security. Our food shelf has been a wonderful success this year! Whether families are stopping by to grab a few items or we are delivering food to homes, the gratitude and appreciation is overwhelming. We would like to stock up the food shelf with some complete recipe options (i.e. vegetarian chili) for those who may not be able to make it to the store. I found a healthier vegetarian chili recipe that I will be printing to go along with these items (we have plenty of beans already)! Our hope is that families feel the relief from this support and may also be able to try a new recipe that they can cook together with their kiddos!

Ms. Russen John J Flynn Elementary School Grades 3-5

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than 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

100 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
2 Set Large Stackable Wire Basket with Bamboo Top - Kitchen Counter, Pantry Organizer and Storage - Produce Onion Potato Fruits Vegs Bread Food Snack Organizing Bin for Cabinet Shelf Countertop • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Badia Seasoning New Kitchen Starter 10 Piece Gift Set | Basil, Cayenne, Chili Powder, Cumin, Garlic, Italian, Onion Powder, Oregano, Rosemary, Paprika | Blank June Street Market Recipe Card (style may vary) • Amazon Business $35.95 1 $35.95
Ortega Peppers, Diced Green Chiles, Mild, 4 Ounce (Pack of 24) • Amazon Business $30.96 1 $30.96
Late July Snacks, Mexican Street Corn Tortilla Chips, 7.8 Oz Bag • Amazon Business $5.49 5 $27.45
Badia Garlic Powder, 3 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Contadina Tomato Paste Contadina Tomato Paste with Italian Herbs, 6 oz (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $12.96 1 $12.96
Del Monte Canned Petite Cut Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $12.50 1 $12.50
Del Monte Canned Fresh Cut Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn No Salt Added, 8.75-Ounce (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $9.09 1 $9.09
Goya Foods Chick Peas, Garbanzo Beans, 15.5 Ounce (Pack of 8) • Amazon Business $8.28 1 $8.28

Materials cost

$212.16

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.18

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$245.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$43.30

Total project goal

$288.64

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