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Mrs. Oliver from Coulee Dam, WA is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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From Old School to New Tools: Upgrade Our Kitchen

Help me give my students new kitchen tools to replace the old, beat up equipment in our culinary classroom.

  • $514 goal

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My Project

Our culinary classroom is a place where passion for cooking meets hands-on learning, and we're excited to embark on a journey to enhance this experience for our students. The current kitchen equipment, while functional, is outdated and limits our students' ability to fully explore and master essential cooking techniques. To provide our students with the most effective learning opportunities, we’re raising funds to upgrade our kitchen tools and equipment.

With modern, state-of-the-art equipment like collanders, graters, and scales, our students will gain practical experience using tools that reflect those found in professional kitchens.

This will not only improve their cooking skills but also better prepare them for future culinary careers or advanced studies. Updated equipment will enable them to experiment with new techniques, cook a wider variety of dishes, and work more efficiently, making their learning experience richer and more engaging.

Our students are unique in their dedication to growing their culinary knowledge—a skill set that will benefit them for a lifetime. Whether they pursue careers in the culinary arts or simply wish to enhance their personal cooking skills, these upgrades will equip them with a foundational experience that sets them up for success.

By supporting this project, you’re investing in their future and helping to cultivate their potential. Together, we can turn our culinary classroom into a dynamic learning environment where every student’s passion can truly flourish.

Thank you for helping us make this vision a reality.

Mrs. Oliver
Grades 9-12

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
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 $18.99 5 $94.95
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 $22.99 4 $91.96
Microplane Classic Zester Grater, Black • Amazon Business $15.30 5 $76.50
Amazon Basics Digital Kitchen Scale with LCD Display, Batteries Included, Weighs up to 11 pounds, Black and Stainless Steel • Amazon Business $11.49 5 $57.45
3 Pcs Super Wire Extra Fine Mesh Strainer with Handle, Small Medium Large Size Sifter Metal, Stainless Steel Sieve Strainers for Kitchen Rice Juice Quinoa Food Flour Baking YLYL • Amazon Business $9.59 5 $47.95

Materials cost

$368.81

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $32.27

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.53

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$436.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$77.05

Total project goal

$513.66

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $513.66

2 Donors

-$487.90

Donations toward project cost

-$436.61

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$51.29

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$25.76

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 $0.00

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