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Ms. Tina Alcain from Kealakekua, HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Southern Black Feast!

Help me give my students a dutch oven and food ingredients to make an authentic Southern Black meal to learn more about African American culture!

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My Students

Many of my students are from low-income families and receive free lunch. Our school is the only high school in our area, and this year 100% of the students will receive free breakfast and lunch for the school year. Sometimes, eating a healthy, well-balanced meal happens only in school for many of them. Being able to grow fruits, vegetables, and herbs for them to take home and share with their families is something we have been wanting to do in class for a long time. We also have livestock to take care of that we use as learning tools in the classroom. Taking the livestock section one step further and harvesting them for food will teach the students even more about self-sustainability.

Sharing the bounty they raise in class with their families will solidify the teachings and experiences they have in class.

They will be able to share with others how they worked and harvested what they grew and raised then turn around and share with their families what we ate.

My Project

Southern Black cooking is something we have never talked about in class, but because of Black History month, we thought it would be fitting to get all the materials and ingredients to make a Southern Black feast for us all! We need the fish fry batter for our tilapia pieces, the black eyed peas and the dutch oven to cook our collard greens that are growing awesome in our garden. We also need corn meal to make hush puppies as the side dish to our fish fry.

This meal will be so different from anything my students have had in the past, and I think it will be a fitting activity to learn more about the African American culture we do not have too much of at our school.

Our school is predominantly Asian and Pacific Islander, and to have my students learn more about black Americans and their culture and food is going to be awesome! We can't wait!

Ms. Tina Alcain Konawaena High School Grades 9-12

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.

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Kealakekua, HI View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Calphalon 1932451 Classic Nonstick Dutch Oven with Cover, 7 quart, Grey • Amazon Business $54.99 1 $54.99
Houseables Caster Wheels, Casters, Set of 4, 3 Inch, Rubber, Heavy Duty, Threaded Stem Mount Industrial Castors, Locking Metal Swivel Wheel, Replacement For Carts, Furniture, Dolly, Workbench, Trolley • Amazon Business $19.82 2 $39.64
Heavy Duty Broom Outdoor Indoor and Scrub Brush Set, UMAYCOOL Floor Broom with 47'' Adjustable Long Handle Dense Stiff Bristles Brooms Perfect for Sweeping Deck Courtyard Leaves Garage Room Office • Amazon Business $16.98 2 $33.96
Bob's Red Mill Organic Medium Grind Cornmeal, 24-ounce (Pack of 4) • Amazon Business $19.56 1 $19.56
Cookie Scoop Set, Ice Cream Scoop Set, Multiple Size Large-Medium-Small Size Disher, Professional 18/8 Stainless Steel Cupcake Scoop • Amazon Business $18.98 1 $18.98
Nested & Stackable Bowl / Food Storage Containers, 5 Piece Multi-Purpose Set • Amazon Business $16.96 1 $16.96
I Heart Soul Food: 100 Southern Comfort Food Favorites • Amazon Business $15.93 1 $15.93
LOUISIANA Fish Fry Products New Orleans Style Fish Fry with Lemon 1 Gallon (5.50 lbs) • Amazon Business $14.90 1 $14.90
Rani Black Eyed Peas, Dried (Lobhia) 64oz (4lbs) 1.81kg ~ All Natural | Vegan | Gluten Friendly | Product of USA • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Canola Oil, 48 Fl Oz • Amazon Business $3.07 4 $12.28
Slap Ya Mama Louisiana Style Cajun Fish Fry, MSG-Free and Kosher, 12 Ounce Box, Pack of 3 • Amazon Business $12.00 1 $12.00
Medpride Medical Vinyl Examination Gloves (Small, 100-Count) Latex Free Rubber | Disposable, Ultra-Strong, Clear | Fluid, Blood, Exam, Healthcare, Food Handling Use | No Powder • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$263.18

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $11.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$308.71

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$54.48

Total project goal

$363.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $363.19

1 Donor

-$154.35

Donations toward project cost

-$154.35

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$181.60

Match offer toward project cost

-$154.36

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$27.24

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.24

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 $0.00

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