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Mr. CHATMAN from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Cooking With My Class

Help me give my students Electric Hot Plates, Electric Skillets, Electric Griddle, and Cooking Utensils to teach my students in my class how to cook.

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My Project

By providing the requested cooking supplies for my class, you're empowering my students with invaluable life skills and fostering a deeper understanding of cooking. Through hands-on practice in the kitchen, my students will not only learn how to prepare delicious meals but also develop essential life skills that will serve them well beyond the classroom.

Practicing cooking offers a multitude of benefits.

First and foremost, it teaches students about nutrition, food safety, and kitchen hygiene. Beyond the culinary realm, cooking fosters teamwork and collaboration as students work together to plan, prepare, and share meals. It promotes cultural awareness as they explore recipes from diverse cuisines, fostering an appreciation for different culinary traditions and customs.

What truly makes my students special is their eagerness to learn and their willingness to embrace new challenges. Each student brings their unique background, experiences, and perspectives to the kitchen, creating a dynamic learning environment where everyone has something valuable to contribute. My students' curiosity, enthusiasm, and camaraderie make every cooking session a rewarding and memorable experience, enriching not only their culinary skills but also their overall growth and development as individuals.

Mr. CHATMAN Pittsburgh Langley K-8 School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

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 Mr. CHATMAN

Pittsburgh, PA View local requests

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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
OVENTE Electric Countertop Single Burner, 1000W Cooktop with 7.25 Inch Cast Iron Hot Plate, 5 Level Temperature Control, Compact Cooking Stove and Easy to Clean Stainless Steel Base, Silver BGS101S • Amazon Business $17.99 8 $143.92
OVENTE Electric Skillet and Frying Pan, 12 Inch Round Cooker with Nonstick Coating, 1400W Power, Adjustable Temperature Control, Tempered Glass Lid with Vent and Cool Touch Handles, Black SK11112B • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
OVENTE Electric Griddle with 16 x 10 Inch Flat Non-Stick Cooking Surface, Adjustable Thermostat, Essential Indoor Grill for Instant Breakfast Pancakes Burgers Eggs, Black GD1610B • Amazon Business $21.23 1 $21.23
Glad Cooking Kitchen Utensils Set – 7 Pieces, Nylon Tools for Nonstick Cookware, Gray • Amazon Business $10.36 2 $20.72

Materials cost

$219.85

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.30

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$253.15

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.67

Total project goal

$297.82

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$297.82

1 Donor

-$198.55

Donations toward project cost

-$168.77

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$29.78

match offer

-$99.27

Match offer toward project cost

-$84.38

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.89

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$0.00

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