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Mrs. Griego from Colorado Springs, CO is requesting reading nooks, desks & storage through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Freezer For Food Pantry to Support Students and Families

Help me give my students a freezer to offer frozen meats, foods to our families in need.

  • 9 donors
  • $872 goal

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Mrs. Griego has another project! Donate to Big Kids Need Snacks Too! to help her classroom.

$317 - complete this project and be a hero

Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Our food pantry would make a transformative impact on students by addressing hunger, boosting academic performance, and fostering a stronger sense of community. Hunger is a barrier to learning, affecting concentration, memory, and overall cognitive function. By providing access to nourishing meals and snacks, the food pantry ensures students can focus on their education and excel academically without the distraction of food insecurity.

By providing us with this freezer our food pantry would be able to supply more options to help support our families and students nutritional needs.

Proper nutrition is also crucial for physical and emotional well-being. Many students participate in demanding extracurricular activities like sports, music, and clubs, which require energy and focus. A food pantry would support their performance in these activities while improving overall health. Moreover, access to reliable food resources can reduce anxiety and enhance mental health, creating a more positive school experience.

Beyond addressing hunger, the food pantry would strengthen the sense of community. Hunger often goes unnoticed, but a pantry demonstrates the school’s commitment to supporting all students, regardless of their circumstances. This initiative can inspire empathy and collaboration among students, staff, and local organizations. Volunteer opportunities connected to the pantry can also teach students the value of giving back, fostering compassion and service.

In summary, I am requesting a freezer to stock frozen meats and foods. This initiative will help us feed hundreds of students with frozen foods. Any support is greatly appreciated to empower and inspire my students to fight hunger in our community. Addressing food insecurity is not just practical—it’s a powerful statement of care and commitment to every student’s future. With this initiative, the school can create an environment where all students feel valued and supported.

Mrs. Griego Sierra 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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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

800 students impacted 9donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hamilton Beach Upright Freezer, Deep Freeze, Stainless Steel Freezer with Drawer Compartments, 11 cu. ft. Freezer – 25”D x 23.6”W x 66.5”H • Amazon Business $699.99 1 $699.99

Materials cost

$699.99

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$10.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$740.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$130.67

Total project goal

$871.16

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $871.16

5 Donors

-$863.16

Donations toward project cost

-$733.69

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$129.47

match offer

-$8.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$6.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$1.20

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 $0.00

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