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Mrs. Allen from Philadelphia, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking Up Our Independence!

Help me give my students with Autism the supplies needed to learn real life cooking skills to enhance their independence!

  • $990 goal

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My Project

Our goal is to fill our life skills kitchen with all of the cooking/baking items needed to teach food prep skills! We have 7 classes of students with autism and other developmental and physical disabilities that would benefit from direct instruction in a real life setting. We will teach measuring, cooking, baking, and safety safety skills in our classroom and then reinforce them in an actual kitchen! Our students need repeated, hands-on instruction in order to gain the skills needed for their future independent living. Our students truly need these resources to support their progress with functional academics! This project will help our students gain the skills to cook for themselves, learn potential future job skills, and develop functional math and literacy skills in a meaningful way.

Mrs. Allen Harding Middle School Grades 6-8

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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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Nearly all 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

80 students impacted 22donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Farberware Countertop Microwave 900 Watts, 0.9 cu ft - Microwave Oven With LED Lighting and Child Lock - Perfect for Apartments and Dorms - Easy Clean Brushed Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $89.99 1 $89.99
Chef's Path Extra Large Plastic Food Storage Containers with Lids for Flour & Sugar (4 PC, 175 Oz) - Airtight Kitchen & Pantry Organization for Bulk Food Storage, BPA-Free Kitchen Canisters • Amazon Business $33.99 2 $67.98
Amazon Basics Non-Stick Cookware 8-Piece Set, Pots and Pans, Black • Amazon Business $48.87 1 $48.87
Bounty Quick Size Paper Towels, White, 8 Family Rolls = 20 Regular Rolls (Packaging May Vary) • Amazon Business $24.42 2 $48.84
Hamilton Beach Power Elite Wave Action Blender-for Shakes and Smoothies, Puree, Crush Ice, 40 Oz Glass Jar, 12 Functions, Stainless Steel Ice Sabre-Blades, Black (58148A) • Amazon Business $39.99 1 $39.99
KOMUEE 8-Pieces Glass Baking Dish with Lids Rectangular Glass Baking Pan Bakeware Set with BPA Free Lids, Baking Pans for Lasagna, Leftovers, Cooking, Kitchen, Fridge-to-Oven, Gray • Amazon Business $35.89 1 $35.89
Clorox Disinfecting Wipes, Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes, Multi-surface Wipes, Fresh Scent & Crisp Lemon Value Pack, 75 Wipes (Pack of 3) - Packaging May Vary • Amazon Business $8.99 3 $26.97
Syntus 12 Pack Bib Apron, Unisex Aprons Adjustable Waterdrop Resistant with 2 Pockets Cooking Kitchen Apron for Chef, BBQ Drawing Apron Bulk, Black • Amazon Business $25.99 1 $25.99
Kitchen Utensils Set Cooking Utensil Sets Kitchen Gadgets, Pots and Pans set Nonstick and Heat Resistant, 24 Pcs Nylon and Stainless Steel, Spatula Set, Kitchen, Home, House, Essentials & Accessories • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
3 Pack 18/8 Stainless Steel Colander Sieves(5-Quart, 4-Quart and 3-Quart), Mesh Strainer Net Baskets with Handles & Resting Base for Strain, Drain, Rinse or Steam • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Domino White Granulated Pure Cane Sugar, 20 Oz Canister (Pack of 3) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
Comfy Package, Disposable White Uncoated Paper Plates - Decorative Craft Paper Plates [300 Pack] 9 Inch Large • Amazon Business $19.79 1 $19.79
Secura 7.5-Inch Oversize Visual Countdown Timer, 60-Minute Kitchen Timer | Time Management Tool for Kids, Teachers and Adults (Blue) • Amazon Business $18.99 1 $18.99
KING ARTHUR FLOUR - ALL PURPOSE FLOUR 2 LB / 3 PACK • Amazon Business $18.59 1 $18.59
Wilton Perfect Results Premium Non-Stick Bakeware Cupcake Pan, 12-Cup, Steel • Amazon Business $8.99 2 $17.98
Glad Mixing Bowls with Pour Spout, Set of 3 | Nesting Design Saves Space | Non-Slip, BPA Free, Dishwasher Safe Plastic | Kitchen Cooking and Baking Supplies, White • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Ziploc Sandwich and Snack Bags for On the Go Freshness, Grip 'n Seal Technology for Easier Grip, Open, and Close, 90 Count • Amazon Business $3.73 4 $14.92
Kitchen Details Flat Wire Countertop or Over The Sink Dish Drying Rack with Cutlery Basket | Holds up 13 Dishes | Mugs | Kitchen Accessories | Black • Amazon Business $14.39 1 $14.39
Glad Disposable Plastic Cutlery, Assorted Set | Clear Extra Heavy Duty forks, Knives, And Spoons | Disposable Party Utensils | 240 Piece Set of Durable and Sturdy Cutlery • Amazon Business $13.76 1 $13.76
Crisco Pure Vegetable Oil, 64 Fluid Ounce • Amazon Business $13.29 1 $13.29
OVENTE Portable 5 Speed Mixing Electric Hand Mixer with Stainless Steel Whisk Beater Attachments & Snap Storage Case, Compact Lightweight 150 Watt Powerful Blender for Baking & Cooking, White HM151W • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
ProBake Set of Two Nonstick Cookie Pans, Dark Gray, PB281-AZ • Amazon Business $12.80 1 $12.80
Extra Long Silicone Oven Mitts, sungwoo Durable Heat Resistant Oven Gloves with Quilted Liner Non-Slip Textured Grip Perfect for BBQ, Baking, Cooking and Grilling - 1 Pair 14.6 Inch Black • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
KitchenAid Classic Multifunction Can Opener / Bottle Opener, 8.34-Inch, Black • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
SKYLA HOMES Baby Locks (8-Pack) Child Safety Cabinet Proofing - Safe Quick and Easy 3M Adhesive Cabinet Drawer Door Latches No Screws & Magnets Multi-Purpose for Furniture Kitchen Ovens Toilet Seats • Amazon Business $11.95 1 $11.95
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 1 Pound (Pack of 12) • Amazon Business $11.76 1 $11.76
Arm & Hammer Pure Baking Soda 1 lb. Box (Pack of 5) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Reynolds Wrap Heavy Duty Aluminum Foil, 130 Square Feet • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
OXO Good Grips 2-Cup Angled Measuring Cup • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Ziploc Gallon Food Storage Freezer Bags, Grip 'n Seal Technology for Easier Grip, Open, and Close, 60 Count • Amazon Business $10.43 1 $10.43
Value Pack of 3 Dawn Procter & Gamble 39713 Dish Soap, Ultra Original, 7-oz. Each. • Amazon Business $10.19 1 $10.19
Homaxy 100% Cotton Waffle Weave Kitchen Dish Cloths, Ultra Soft Absorbent Quick Drying Dish Towels, 12x12 Inches, 6-Pack, Dark Grey • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Saran Cling Plus Plastic Wrap, 200 Sq Ft, 1 Count (Pack of 1) • Amazon Business $9.05 1 $9.05
JOVITEC 8 Pieces Kid Plastic Kitchen Knife Set, Children's Safe Cooking Chef Nylon Knives for Fruit, Bread, Cake, Salad, Lettuce Knife • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Scotch-Brite Zero Scratch Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges, Sponges for Cleaning Kitchen, Bathroom, and Household, non-scratch Sponges Safe for Non-Stick Cookware, 9 Scrubbing Sponges • Amazon Business $8.81 1 $8.81
Caperci Standard White Cupcake Liners 500 Count, No Smell, Food Grade & Grease-Proof Baking Cups Paper • Amazon Business $6.99 1 $6.99
Betty Crocker Favorites Super Moist Milk Chocolate Cake Mix, 15.25 oz. • Amazon Business $1.57 4 $6.28
KitchenAid Classic Pizza Wheel, 9-Inch, Black • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Amazon Brand - Happy Belly Salt and Pepper (4 Ounces Salt and 1.25 Ounces Pepper), 2 Piece Set, Black • Amazon Business $2.90 2 $5.80
Duncan Hines Classic Cake Mix, White, 15.25 oz • Amazon Business $1.38 3 $4.14
Rumford Baking Powder, 8.1 Ounce • Amazon Business $2.93 1 $2.93

Materials cost

$789.15

Vendor shipping charges

 $10.38

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.84

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$841.37

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$148.48

Total project goal

$989.85

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $989.85

18 Donors

-$705.00

Donations toward project cost

-$611.75

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$93.25

match offer

-$270.20

Match offer toward project cost

-$229.67

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.53

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$14.71

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