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Mx. Kelsey from Portland, OR is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Empower Future Chefs with Essential Kitchen Tools!

Help me give my students two KitchenAid stand mixers to ensure more students can actively participate in cooking projects. Additional items include tortilla presses, pasta makers, and durable whisks and pans to replace broken equipment.

  • 14 donors
  • $1,255 goal

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My Project

My students are hands-on learners who thrive when given the opportunity to create something tangible. In our Food Processing class, they not only learn how to cook but also gain a deeper understanding of where their food comes from by growing it themselves in our school garden. Many of my students are excited to develop real-world skills in the kitchen, but currently, we don’t have enough equipment for everyone to fully participate in our cooking projects.

Right now, we only have enough equipment for two of our five table groups to cook at the same time.

By adding two KitchenAid stand mixers, along with tortilla presses and pasta makers, we can ensure that more students can actively engage in making fresh tortillas, farm to table cookies, and homemade pasta. Additionally, some of our essential tools—such as whisks and pans—have broken over time and need replacing so students can cook safely and effectively.

This project isn’t just about cooking—it’s about self-sufficiency, teamwork, and life skills. My students are learning how to grow their own food and transform it into nourishing meals. Access to high-quality kitchen tools ensures they can fully engage in the process, build confidence in their cooking abilities, and take these valuable skills home to their families.

Your support will make it possible for every student in my class to participate, experiment, and succeed in the kitchen. Thank you for helping us create a more hands-on, engaging, and equitable learning environment!

Mx. Kelsey Leodis V McDaniel High School Grades 9-12

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Portland, OR 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

300 students impacted 14donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
KitchenAid - 5.5 Quart Bowl-Lift Stand Mixer - Ink Blue • Best Buy Education $396.39 2 $792.78
MARCATO Made in Italy Atlas 150 Classic Manual Pasta Maker Machine, Chrome Steel. Makes Lasagna, Fettuccine & Tagliolini . • Amazon Business $88.64 1 $88.64
Ouddy Stainless Steel Whisk Set 8"+10"+12", Kitchen Whisk Balloon Whisks for Cooking Egg Beater Wire Wisk Wisking Tool for Blending Whisking Beating Stirring Baking • Amazon Business $8.99 5 $44.95
Wilton Easy Layers Sheet Cake Pan, Rectangle Sheet Pan, 2-Piece Baking Sheets Set, Steel • Amazon Business $9.40 4 $37.60
Vivicreate Tortilla Press,Tortilla Maker, Dough Press,Flour Tortilla press, Rotis Press, Quesadilla,Tortilla Makers (7.5 inch) • Amazon Business $17.89 2 $35.78
Sharpie Permanent Marker Fine Tip Black 36/Pack (1884739) • Staples $21.56 1 $21.56

Materials cost

$1,021.31

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$15.32

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,066.63

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$188.23

Total project goal

$1,254.86

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,254.86

13 Donors

-$1,177.80

Donations toward project cost

-$1,024.13

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$153.67

match offer

-$50.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$42.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$7.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$27.06

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 $0.00

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