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Dr. Joiner from Houston, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Juice for Joy!

Help me give my students an opportunity to learn vital life skills, nutrition knowledge, and healthy habits by juicing and eating healthy, promoting lifelong wellness, self-care, and empowered food choices.

  • $191 goal

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Dr. Joiner has another project! Donate to TuTu Cute! to help their classroom.

$256 - 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

Juice for Joy!

We are excited to share with you the importance of teaching students about healthier eating habits through our project, Juice for Joy, in collaboration with Brighter Bites.

This innovative program empowers students to make informed choices about their diet, focusing on the significance of fruits and vegetables.

By participating in Juice for Joy, students learn about the vital role of nutrition in maintaining optimal health. They discover the importance of consuming a rainbow of colors, each providing unique benefits and functions. For instance, they learn that:

- Red fruits and vegetables, such as tomatoes and strawberries, support heart health and immunity

- Orange and yellow produce, like carrots and sweet potatoes, promote healthy vision and immune function

- Green foods, including broccoli and spinach, support healthy digestion and cancer prevention

- Blue and purple fruits and vegetables, like blueberries and eggplants, enhance brain health and memory

Through hands-on activities, students use the juicer and cookbook to engage with the juicing process, creating delicious and nutritious drinks using a variety of fruits and vegetables. This experiential learning approach fosters a deeper understanding of the connection between food, health, and well-being.

Our partnership with Brighter Bites amplifies the impact of Juice for Joy. By donating fresh produce to families, Brighter Bites promotes healthier eating habits and supports our mission to educate students about the importance of nutrition.

Your support is crucial in helping us empower the next generation to make informed choices about their diet and lifestyle. Together, we can create a healthier, happier community, one juice at a time.

Thank you for considering a donation to our Juice for Joy project. Your contribution will help us continue to educate and inspire students to adopt healthier eating habits

Dr. Joiner Cummings Elementary School Grades 6-8

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More about Dr. Joiner

Houston, TX View local requests

Nearly all 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

550 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Ninja - NeverClog Cold Press Juicer - Charcoal • Best Buy Education $120.54 1 $120.54
The Juicing Recipes Book: 150 Healthy Juicer Recipes to Unleash the Nutritional Power of Your Juicing Machine • Amazon Business $9.83 1 $9.83

Materials cost

$130.37

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$1.96

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$162.33

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$28.65

Total project goal

$190.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$190.98

1 Donor

-$190.98

Donations toward project cost

-$162.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$28.65

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$0.00

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