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Ms. Lynn from Bronx, NY is requesting lab equipment through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Hydroponics Hustle!

Help me give my students the opportunity to grow their own food! Students will learn about hydroponics systems, grow food for their school community, and learn how to set up a mini business.

  • $1,066 goal

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My Project

Our students are primarily young teens of color who are incarcerated in New York City. Most are students in special education and have not had great success in a traditional school setting. All students are eager to engage with hands-on learning activities. We have previously started some hydroponics activities and are looking to expand the program so students can learn about different hydroponic systems as well as pair this activity with cooking healthy meals.

We hope to offer a hydroponics program to teach our students independent living skills, vocational skills for employment as well as therapeutic horticulture to support their emotional development.

Our students come to our program involuntarily through the courts from a variety of circumstances, poverty, foster care, and community violence. The goal is to provide our students with skills to build their self-efficacy, horticulture and hydroponics knowledge, and improve their interpersonal collaboration.

Ms. Lynn Passages Academy - Bronx Hope Grades 9-12

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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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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Nutraponics Hydroponics Growing System for Indoor Gardening - Vertical Aeroponic Tower Garden to Grow Herbs, Fruits & Vegetables - Aero Gardening System & Hydroponic Kit with 48 Grow Sites • Amazon Business $494.01 1 $494.01
VIVOSUN Hydroponic Grow Kit, 54 Plant Sites 6 Food-Grade PVC-U Pipes Hydroponics Planting System with Water Pump, Pump Timer, Nest Basket and Sponge for Leafy Vegetable • Amazon Business $85.49 1 $85.49
General Hydroponics FloraKleen Clearing Solution, 1-Gallon • Amazon Business $30.33 2 $60.66
72 sets Rockwool Cubes for Hydroponics with Net Pots, 1in Rock Wool Planting Cubes 72 Plugs & 50 Net Cups 1.5 inch Hydroponic & 50 Article Self Watering Cotton Wick Cord for Hydroponics Supplies • Amazon Business $16.99 3 $50.97
Rooted Acre 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 $15.29 3 $45.87
Ahopegarden Seed Starter Tray with 40 Grow Sponges, 40 Cells Reusable Plant Germination Trays Greenhouse Germination Kit with Humidity Dome for Hydroponics Growing System Kit Seeds Growing, 2 Packs • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
Plant Fertilizer Fit for AeroGarden Hydroponic Indoor Garden, Hydroponics Supplies 400ml A&B Plant Foods with 4 Refills Nutrients for Vegetables Fruits Flowers Thrive-800ml • Amazon Business $14.99 2 $29.98
Hodiax Premium Coco Coir Brick, 11Lbs High Nutrinent Compressed Coconut Soil, OMRI 100% Organic Low EC & PH Balanced Potting Soil for All Plants Gardening, Hydroponics and Reptile Substrate (5KG) • Amazon Business $21.89 1 $21.89
YINMIK PH Meter, Digital 4 in 1 PH EC TDS Temp Meter for Water Hydroponics, Waterproof DWC PH and EC PPM Water Tester with Backlit for Nutrients Growing, Indoor Garden, Home Brewing, Pool, Aquarium • Amazon Business $18.80 1 $18.80
Hydroponics for Beginners: The complete step-by-step guide to grow fruits, herbs and vegetables hydroponically at home! (Hydroponic techniques, aquaponics, guide to hydroponics, home hydroponics) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Materials cost

$862.63

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$12.94

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$905.57

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$159.81

Total project goal

$1,065.38

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,065.38

6 Donors

-$987.44

Donations toward project cost

-$841.82

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$145.62

match offer

-$75.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$63.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$11.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$2.94

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 $0.00

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