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Ms. Meyn from Fairbanks, AK is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Alaska Farm-to-table Culinary Class Produces Delicacies All Year

Help me give my students a hydroponics grow system so they can have fresh herbs and vegetables for our culinary class all winter in Alaska!

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Many of my Alaska high school students have never had garden fresh vegetables or herbs. By purchasing a hydroponic grow system for our classroom, they will be able to grow and cultivate their own food, and then learn how to cook with it. In the fall semester, we visit the local farmers market and partner with our local community gardens to get fresh produce. The students love it! I was surprised by how many of them told me they had never even seen a farm-fresh vegetable. They were delighted that they “actually tasted good” when compared to our store produce.

After Covid hit and many shelves were bare and food insecurity became more prevalent.

I decided to teach my culinary students about foraging and edible plants. This has become a very popular unit. I want to introduce hydroponics because we have snow on the ground most of the school year and this can help students learn to take care of themselves, even in Alaska.

Having fresh herbs like basil, chives, and rosemary all year will benefit our culinary class by lowering the grocery bill. Growing fresh lettuce and tomatoes will also help and inspire teens to eat healthier foods. Thank you for supporting our students!

Ms. Meyn West Valley High School Grades 9-12

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Fairbanks, AK View local requests

More than a third 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

165 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ahopegarden Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System, 60 Pods Vertical Garden with LED Grow Light - Plant Germination Kit Aeroponic Veggie Flower Fruit Growth with Smart Socket & Pump System • Amazon Business $399.99 1 $399.99
Clorox Disinfecting Wipe - 35 Count, Fresh Scent, Pack of 12 • School Specialty $68.09 1 $68.09
J.R. Watkins Foaming Hand Soap Refill, Moisturizing Foam Hand Wash, All Natural, Alcohol-Free, Cruelty-Free, USA Made, Lemon, 28 fl oz, 3 Pack • Amazon Business $20.94 3 $62.82
Survival Vegetable Seeds Garden Kit Over 16,000 Seeds Non-GMO and Heirloom, Great for Emergency Bugout Survival Gear 35 Varieties Seeds for Planting Vegetables 35 Free Plant Markers Gardeners Basics • Amazon Business $28.95 1 $28.95
Disposable Vinyl Gloves Large Dispenser of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $20.16 1 $20.16
Disposable Vinyl Gloves Medium Dispenser of 100 • Carolina Biological Supply Company $20.16 1 $20.16
If You Care Aluminum Foil - Bulk 4 Pack of 50 Sq. Ft. Rolls - 100% Recycled Tin Foil Kitchen Wrap for Pots, Pans, Baking, Freezer • Amazon Business $17.65 1 $17.65
Ahopegarden 60 Pcs Grow Sponges Replacement for Indoor Garden Hydroponics Growing System, Root Growth Sponges Compatible with AeroGarden Universal Seed Pods Kit Sponge • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Plant Food Hydroponic Nutrients Supplies: Hydroponics Growing System General A&B Water Soluble Solid Fertilizer for Vegetables Fruits Flowers Thrive - Indoor Herb Garden Plants Accessories • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$642.80

Vendor shipping charges

 $16.26

Sales tax

 $9.64

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.64

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$708.34

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$125.00

Total project goal

$833.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $833.34

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 $833.34

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