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Healthy Food for Family & Community-AHHS Introduction to Social Justice

Help me give my students gardening supplies and seeds for healthy food cultivation and distribution in our introduction to social justice course at AHHS.

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Hey Folks, I'm Leo Ricketts, 9th grade Ssocial studies teacher at AHHS, a title one high school in in Newark N.J. serving mostly low-income and first generation African-American and Latino students. I teach all of the school's freshman in a course called introduction to social justice and we’re working on solutions to communal issues like food deserts & insecurity. As such, I am requesting the support from any and all for gardening supplies and seeds to cultivate healthy, locally grown food options to be distributed to students and the local community for harvest in June. Any and all support for this and any other extracurricular endeavors for the introduction to social justice courses are greatly appreciated and valued!

Mr. Ricketts American History High School Grades 9-12

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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.

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More than three‑quarters 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

110 students impacted 8donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Garden Tools Set, YAUNGEL Gardening Tools Heavy Duty Stainless Steel Gardening Supplies Hand Tools with Wooden Handle, Storage Tote Bag, Ideal Gardening Gifts for Women and Men, Black • Amazon Business $25.79 4 $103.16
Seed Starter Tray with T8 Grow Light, Seedling Heat Tray Mini Greenhouse with 15'' Humidity Domes and Height Extension, Plant Sprouting Germination Propagation Kit Indoor Gardening Supplies • Amazon Business $45.99 2 $91.98
Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, Potting Soil for Indoor and Outdoor Container Plants, Enriched with Plant Food, 2 cu. ft. (2-Pack) • Amazon Business $31.15 2 $62.30
Ambitex Pro L6500 Series Yellow Flock Lined Latex Gloves Large Dozen (LLG6500) • Staples $10.57 4 $42.28
15 Lettuce & Green Seeds Pack | Non-GMO Heirloom Seeds | Garden Salad Greens Seeds | Hydroponic Vegetable Seeds for Planting Indoor | Romaine, Kale, Spinach, Arugula, & Butter Lettuce Seed • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Burpee Organic Coconut Coir Concentrated Seed Starting Mix, 16 Quart • Amazon Business $11.57 2 $23.14
jijAcraft Black Natural Cotton Bakers Twine,328 Feet Black Twine String,2mm Black Cotton Twine Macrame Cord Packing String for Crafting,Gift Wrapping,Gardening Supplies • Amazon Business $4.99 1 $4.99

Materials cost

$361.83

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$397.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.10

Total project goal

$467.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $467.36

5 Donors

-$458.54

Donations toward project cost

-$397.26

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$61.28

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$8.82

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