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Mr. Rush from Anchorage, AK is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Great Alaskan Bake-Off!

Help me give my students the kitchen and culinary tools to BAKE our way into the heart of the Holiday Season!

  • $1,071 goal

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My Project

I teach a high school culinary program! Ours is the MOST DIVERSE high school in the nation, FULL of a rich and vibrant cultural of persons from across the globe.

Our program is bursting at the seams with a student body that is HUNGRY for knowledge and willing to get DIRTY exploring the numerous ways that BAKING can lead to exciting careers in the Culinary, Hospitality, and Tourism industries.

PLEASE help me to create an even richer learning environment with new kitchen supplies and countertop gadgets that we otherwise would not be able to afford. THANK YOU, in earnest, for your consideration.

Mr. Rush Bettye Davis East Anchorage 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

125 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Silonn Ice Makers Countertop, 9 Cubes Ready in 6 Mins, 26lbs in 24Hrs, Self-Cleaning Ice Machine with Ice Scoop and Basket, 2 Sizes of Bullet Ice for Home Kitchen Office Bar Party, Black • Amazon Business $84.94 1 $84.94
FCMP Outdoor IM4000 Dual Chamber Tumbling Composter Canadian-Made, 100% Recycled Resin - Outdoor Rotating Compost Tumbler Bin for Garden, Kitchen, and Yard Waste, Black (37 Gallon) • Amazon Business $84.48 1 $84.48
Elegant Digital Kitchen Timer - Stainless Steel Model eT-23, Super Strong Magnetic Back, Loud Alarm, Large Display, Auto Memory, Auto Shut-Off by eTradewinds • Amazon Business $72.99 1 $72.99
Better Houseware Sifter Sieve, 9-In (30 Mesh) (74709-30) • Quill.com $22.99 3 $68.97
USB Type C 45W Chromebook Charger for HP Chromebook 14 X360 14-ca051wm 14-ca052wm 14-ca091wm ca061dx 14-ca0061dx 14-ca060nr 14-ca020nr 14-ca043cl USB C Power Supply Adapter • Amazon Business $13.25 5 $66.25
4 Pieces Baking Sheet Set, CEKEE Stainless Steel Cookie Sheets for Baking, Heavy Duty & Mirror Finish Baking Pan Set - Size 16 x 12 x 1 Inch - Nonstick and Dishwasher Safe, Baking Sheets for Oven • Amazon Business $30.92 2 $61.84
Mueller Electric Hand Mixer, 5 Speed with Snap-On Case, 250 W, Turbo Speed, 4 Stainless Steel Accessories, Beaters, Dough Hooks, Baking Supplies for Whipping, Mixing, Cookies, Bread, Cakes, Red • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Smirly Silicone Kitchen Utensils Set with Holder: Silicone Cooking Utensils Set for Nonstick Cookware, Kitchen Tools Set, Silicone Utensils for Cooking Set (20 Piece Set) • Amazon Business $29.99 2 $59.98
Vtopmart Extra Large Tall Airtight Food Storage Containers 4 Pieces 5.9qt / 6.5L-Plastic PBA Free Kitchen Pantry Storage Containers for Spaghetti, Flour and Baking Supplies - Include 24 Labels, Blue • Amazon Business $28.95 2 $57.90
Round Cookie Cutters Set • Nasco $11.47 5 $57.35
Latex Free Poly PPE Gloves - Medium Size - Box of 100 • Nasco $3.96 13 $51.48
COVAODQ Fruit Basket 4-Tier Adjustable Fruit Vegetable Basket Cart Metal Wire Storage Cart Rolling Pantry Utility Kitchen Cart • Amazon Business $49.98 1 $49.98
HOOJO Refrigerator Organizer Bins - 4pcs Clear Plastic Bins For Fridge, Freezer, Kitchen Cabinet, Pantry Organization, BPA Free Fridge Organizer, 12.5" Long-Medium, Clear • Amazon Business $16.99 1 $16.99
365 by Whole Foods Market, Double Zipper Sandwich Storage Bag, 100 Count • Amazon Business $4.99 3 $14.97
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser Extra Durable White Scouring Pad, 4/Pack (82038) • Quill.com $10.99 1 $10.99

Materials cost

$819.09

Vendor shipping charges

$36.31

Sales tax

$12.29

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.29

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$909.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$160.58

Total project goal

$1,070.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$1,070.56

1 Donor

-$1,070.56

Donations toward project cost

-$909.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$160.58

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$0.00

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