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Mr. Chef D Lewis from Pearland, TX is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Taste Cinema Experience

Help me give my students electric griddles, culinary supplies, and décor for an experience in career readiness and practical skills!

  • $2,264 goal

This project expired on April 20, 2024.

This project expired on April 20, 2024.

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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.

Celebrate Black Teachers and Students

This project is part of the Black History Month celebration because it supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of the students are Black.

My Project

I hope this letter finds you well. I am writing to you on behalf of our High School Culinary I Advanced Class with an exciting opportunity for you or your esteemed company to become a valuable part of our inaugural school-wide event - the Taste Cinema Experience.

Scheduled for March 1st, 2024, this unique event aims to bring together our staff, administrators, invited community partners, and families for an exceptional evening.

The concept is simple yet innovative: while showcasing a non-food movie, we will orchestrate a three-course dining experience that mirrors select scenes in the movie. Through this synchronized presentation, our guests will have the chance to harmonize their taste buds with their visual movie encounter, creating a multisensory journey unlike any other.

Our dedicated students have been diligently honing their skills and knowledge within the hospitality industry to curate this unforgettable experience. This event stands as a testament to their hard work, culinary expertise, service acumen, and managerial prowess. Importantly, this marks the FIRST on-campus event of its kind in the past seven years, making it an exceptionally momentous occasion for the our Chefs!

To ensure the success of this event and to provide our students with an opportunity to shine, we are seeking sponsorship support for electric griddles, culinary supplies, and décor. Your generous contribution can immensely aid in making this event a resounding success for our budding talents.

Mr. Chef D Lewis Shadow Creek 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

Never Before Funded 170 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
VBENLEM 29" Commercial Electric Griddle 110V 3000W Electric Countertop Griddle Non-Stick Restaurant Teppanyaki Flat Top Grill Stainless Steel Adjustable Temperature Control 122°F-572°F (NO PLUG) • Amazon Business $197.99 2 $395.98
Mercer Culinary Professional Chef Plating Kit, 8 Piece • Amazon Business $69.99 5 $349.95
Mercer Culinary 8 Piece Precision Plus Plating Tongs Set • Amazon Business $69.42 5 $347.10
10 Pack Thick Rectangle Polyester Tablecloth 60 x 102 Inch Black Tablecloth for 6 Ft Rectangle Tables Stain Wrinkle Resistant Washable Fabric Tablecloth for Wedding Parties Events and Restaurants • Amazon Business $49.99 3 $149.97
sancua 8 Pack Round Tablecloth 90 Inch Black, Stain and Wrinkle Resistant Table Cloth - Washable Polyester Table Cover for Dining Table, Buffet Parties and Camping • Amazon Business $47.59 3 $142.77
sancua 8 Pack Round Tablecloth 90 Inch White, Stain and Wrinkle Resistant Table Cloth - Washable Polyester Table Cover for Dining Table, Buffet Parties and Camping • Amazon Business $47.59 3 $142.77
Retevis RT68 Walkie Talkies with Earpiece, Portable FRS Two-Way Radios Rechargeable, with 6 Way Multi Unit Charger, Hands Free, Long Range, Rugged 2 Way Radios 6 Pack for Adults School Church • Amazon Business $134.99 1 $134.99
sancua Round Tablecloth - 48 Inch - Water Resistant Spill Proof Washable Polyester Table Cloth Decorative Fabric Table Cover for Dining Table, Buffet Parties and Camping, Teal • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Serwalin Pampas Grass Decor Black Pampas Decor, 17in 6pcs Faux Pampas Grass Modern Home Decor, Artificial Pampas Grass White Grey Party Gothic Room Decoration, Pampas Grass Bouquet Vase Filler • Amazon Business $15.99 3 $47.97
Serwalin Pampas Grass Decor Blue 17 Inch 6pcs, Faux Pampas Grass Navy White Home Wedding Decor, Fake Pampas Teal Feather Decorations, Centerpieces Short Artificial Pampas Vase Filler • Amazon Business $14.99 3 $44.97
sancua Round Tablecloth - 48 Inch - Water Resistant Spill Proof Washable Polyester Table Cloth Decorative Fabric Table Cover for Dining Table, Buffet Parties and Camping, Royal Blue • Amazon Business $16.99 2 $33.98
Serwalin Faux Pampas Grass 17.7 Inch 6pcs, Artificial Pampas Grass Blue Living Room Bedroom Small Vase Filler, Short Pompass Grass Branches Boho Fluffy Feather Wedding Centerpieces Arch Decor • Amazon Business $13.99 2 $27.98

Materials cost

$1,866.40

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$28.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,924.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$339.60

Total project goal

$2,264.00

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