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Ms. Cruz from Bronx, NY is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Spreading Kindness With Smoothies!

Help me give my students blenders, air fryers, a toaster, and a mini freezer, and other cooking supplies to make nutritious smoothies filled with healthy ingredients for our school community.

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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

Nestled in the heart of the South Bronx is an elementary school with students who have great potentials in becoming successful citizens in today’s society.

We have students with and without disabilities who will come together to learn how to cook and make smoothies.

We are seeking your help to acquire blenders, air fryers, and toaster ovens that will enhance our students' understanding of nutrition, creativity, and teamwork. This project is aimed at promoting healthy eating habits and spreading random acts of kindness throughout the school.

Our school community will see how food is grown with our recently purchased hydroponics tower garden and then transferred onto their plate where they get to eat and drink their creations. They can make different types of smoothies with the blenders after they plant and harvest leafy greens. Our students will also make dishes from different cultures for our school community. Their willingness to try new foods, their excitement about hands-on learning, and their ability to work together as a team will teach them valuable lessons. The toaster ovens will be used to bake cookies, too. Through baking, our students not only learn valuable culinary skills but also practice math (measuring ingredients), science (understanding how ingredients interact), literacy (reading recipes), and teamwork. It’s a hands-on way for them to build confidence, improve fine motor skills, and develop communication skills.

Ms. Cruz Fairmont Neighborhood School Grades 3-5

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.

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Bronx, NY 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

32 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Revolution R180 Connect Smart Toaster Bundle with Toastie Press – Touchscreen, 2-Slice Wide Slot, InstaGLO Tech – Toast Bread, Bagels, Waffles, Muffins, Tortillas, Pastries – Black • Amazon Business $369.95 2 $739.90
Ninja Blender, Mega Kitchen System, 1500W, 4 Functions for Smoothies, Processing, Dough, Drinks & More, with 72 Blender Pitcher, 64 Processor Bowl, 2 Nutri Cups + Lids, Black, BL770 • Amazon Business $159.99 1 $159.99
Nutrichef 5.8 Quart Air Fryer 8-1 Preset Cook Modes Transparent Fry Bowl for Best Cooking Results Cook Shrimp, Steak, Fries, Wings, Chicken & More Precise Temperature Control & Time Black • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
Ninja Blast Max, Portable Blender + Twist & Go, Personal Blender, Ninja Blender, Smoothie, Blend, Ice Crush, 3 Programs, Cordless, 22 oz removable Vessel, Dishwasher Safe, Leakproof, Lavender, BC251LD • Amazon Business $79.99 1 $79.99
Ninja Blast Max, Portable & Personal Blender + Twist & Go, Smoothie, Blend, Ice Crush, 3 Programs, Cordless, 22 oz removable Vessel, Dishwasher Safe, Leakproof, Grey, BC251GY • Amazon Business $75.99 1 $75.99
Kidde Kitchen Fire Extinguisher, Home Use for Grease Fires, 3.9 Lbs., Wall Mount Included, White • Amazon Business $21.00 3 $63.00
Hamilton Beach Sure-Crisp Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo, Fits 9” Pizza, 4 Slice Capacity, Powerful Circulation, Auto Shutoff, Stainless Steel (31403) • Amazon Business $60.12 1 $60.12
Touch Screen Toaster 2 Slice, Bagel Toaster with LCD Display, Stainless Steel Smart Digital Toasters with Single Slot Toasting,Memory Function • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Culinary Chef 4.5-Quart Electric Air Fryer with Glass Basket, Adjustable Temperature, Touch Panel Control, One-Touch Cook Functions, and 360° Rapid Cooking, 1350 Watt Power • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Ninja BC151CR Blast Portable Blender, Cordless, 18oz. Vessel, Personal Blender-for Shakes & Smoothies, BPA Free, Leakproof-Lid & Sip Spout, USB-C Rechargeable, Dishwasher Safe Parts, Cranberry Red • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Ninja Blast Portable Blender, Cordless, 18oz. Vessel, Personal Blender for Shakes & Smoothies, BPA Free, Leakproof Lid & Sip Spout, USB-C Rechargeable, Dishwasher Safe Parts, Metallic Purple, BC151PL • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
QCen Juicer Machine, 800W Centrifugal Juicer Extractor with Wide Mouth 3” Feed Chute for Fruit Vegetable, Easy to Clean, Stainless Steel, BPA-free (Aqua) • Amazon Business $54.88 1 $54.88
nutribullet Portable Blender, Cordless, 20oz Vessel, Personal Blender, USB-C Rechargeable, Bright Pink, NBPB50100BP • Amazon Business $48.19 1 $48.19
nutribullet Portable Blender, Cordless, 20oz Vessel, Personal Blender, USB-C Rechargeable, Navy Blue, NBPB50100NB • Amazon Business $46.99 1 $46.99
Electric Citrus Juicer Squeezer, Orange Juicer with Two Interchangeable Cones, Suitable for orange, lemon and Grapefruit, Brushed Stainless Steel, Easy to Clean and Use (Black+Silver) • Amazon Business $38.89 1 $38.89
Air Fryer Paper Liners, 125Pcs Parchment Paper, Air Fryer Liner Disposable for Microwave, Non-Stick Air Fryer Liners Square Free of Bleach (8IN) • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
Surge Protector Power Strip - HANYCONY 8 Outlets 4 USB (2 USB C) Charging Ports, Multi Plug Outlet Extender, 5Ft Braided Extension Cord, Flat Plug Wall Mount Desk Charging Station for Home Office ETL • Amazon Business $12.99 2 $25.98
DESIYUE 4 Pack 20 Oz Mason Jars with Bamboo Lid and Straw, Mason Jar Cups, Mason Jar Drinking Glasses,Iced Coffee Cups for Juice, Smoothies, Kombucha, Tea, Milk • Amazon Business $20.99 1 $20.99
CLQLC Glass Juice Bottles with lids, 6 Pack with 2 Straws & 6 Lids with Hole- 16 oz Travel Drinking Jars,Juicing bottles Reusable Glass Mason Jar for Juice,Bubble Tea, Smoothie, Tea, Kombucha • Amazon Business $19.89 1 $19.89
Belkin 6-Outlet Power Strip With 3ft Cord, White • Amazon Business $6.85 2 $13.70
Air Fryer Paper Liners: 125Pcs Parchment Paper, Air Fryer Liner Disposable, Oilproof Waterproof Airfryer Basket Liner Square (6.5inch) • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
AOZITA 12 Pack, 2 oz Small Clear Glass Bottles w/Lid & 3 Funnels - 60ml Boston Shot Bottles for Health, Immunity, Potion, Wellness, Sample, Ginger, Juice - Mini Personal Care & Beauty Travel Bottle • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
2 Pack Refrigerator Door Lock, Child Proof Fridge Door Lock for Kitchen Freezer, Cabinets and Drawers, Air Oven Air Fryer, Closets, Windows, Doors-No Tools Need or Drill (Patent) (2 pcs Black Lock) • Amazon Business $7.89 1 $7.89

Materials cost

$1,840.29

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$27.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,897.89

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$334.92

Total project goal

$2,232.81

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$2,232.81

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$2,232.81

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