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

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A Fresh Start for Our Little Chefs

Help me give my students a vacuum, broom, and cleaning spray to keep our classroom clean and ready to use.

  • 5 donors
  • $116 still needed

expires Jun 30

  • 5 donors
  • $116 still needed
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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

A clean and organized cooking space is essential for our students to focus on learning proper culinary techniques. With a vacuum, broom, and cleaning spray, we can maintain a hygienic kitchen, ensuring that our young chefs work in a safe environment. These tools will help us keep the classroom free of crumbs, spills, and bacteria, reinforcing the importance of cleanliness in food preparation. By integrating cleaning as part of their routine, students will also learn responsibility and good hygiene habits that they can carry into their everyday lives.

Our primary goal is to create a safe, sanitary, and welcoming learning space where students can explore their passion for cooking.

By having the right cleaning tools, we can:

• Maintain a clean and healthy environment that meets food safety standards.

• Teach students the importance of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

• Encourage independence and responsibility by involving them in post-cooking cleanup.

• Ensure our program runs smoothly by minimizing time spent on manual cleanup, allowing more time for hands-on learning.

Our Little Chefs are enthusiastic, creative, and eager to learn! They bring energy and curiosity to every cooking lesson, and they are always ready to experiment with new recipes and techniques. Many of our students have never had the opportunity to cook before, and this program gives them the confidence and skills to explore their culinary potential. They are not just learning to cook—they are developing teamwork, problem-solving, and responsibility, making them truly special.

With your support, we can provide my students with the clean, safe, and inspiring environment they need to continue growing as young chefs. Thank you for being a part of their journey!

Ms. Segovia Porfirio H Gonzales Elementary School Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Ms. Segovia

Tolleson, AZ View local requests

More than three‑quarters 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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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Dirt Devil Multi-Surface+ Upright Vacuum Cleaner, Bagless, Red (UD76200V) • Quill.com $100.99 1 $100.99
PURELL Foodservice Surface Sanitizer Spray, 32 Fl. Oz., 6/Carton (3341-06) • Quill.com $29.59 2 $59.18
OLLSDIRE Broom and Dustpan Set for Home 2024 Indoor Broom with Dustpan Combo Set Upright Dust Pans with Long Handle Angle Broom for Kids Garden Pet Hair Lobby Wood Floor Sweeping Kitchen • Amazon Business $19.96 1 $19.96

Materials cost

$180.13

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.88

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.70

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$225.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.83

Total project goal

$265.54

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $265.54

3 Donors

-$115.00

Donations toward project cost

-$100.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.75

match offer

-$32.50

Match offer toward project cost

-$27.62

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.88

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $115.11

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