Ms. Tina Alcain from Kealakekua HI is requesting materials related to food, clothing & hygiene through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Help me give my students the supplies we need to make our own flavored salt.

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We got a tabletop convection toaster oven in a previous project, and we will be using that oven to make flavored salt with the herbs from our garden. We will be making basil salt and rosemary salt using the food processor, salt and metal trays. We can always experiment using other herbs and vegetables if we have salt left over. Each student will be able to take home salt to share with their families in the 2 ounce ramekins. They are always so excited to be able to take home what we make and grow in school.

Being able to make something with your hands is always awesome, but being able to make something with food that we grow is even better!

This gives my students a feeling of accomplishment as well as pride in what we do in class. Doing something as simple as picking herbs, mixing it with salt and drying it in the oven brings a feeling of gratification and self-sufficiency that my students can begin to harbor now for their adult futures.

Ms. Tina Alcain will only receive her materials if this project is fully funded by July 7.

Ms. Tina Alcain

Grades 9-12

Konawaena High School

Kealakekua, HI

Hawaii

More than half of students from low‑income households

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Diamond Crystal Kosher Salt – Full Flavor, No Additives and Less Sodium - Pure and Natural Since 1886 (Restuarant Pack) - 3 Pound Box • Amazon Business $13.29 4 $53.16

Hamilton Beach Electric Vegetable Chopper & Mini Food Processor, 3-Cup, 350 Watts, for Dicing, Mincing, and Puree, Black (72850) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99

Katbite 200PCS 12x16 In Heavy Duty Flat Parchment Paper, Parchment Paper Sheets for Baking Cookies, Cooking, Frying, Air Fryer, Grilling Rack, Oven(12x16 Inch) • Amazon Business $16.65 1 $16.65

Comfy Package [200 Sets - 2 oz.] Plastic Disposable Portion Cups with Lids, Souffle Cups, Jello Cups • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

TeamFar Toaster Oven Pans Set of 2, Stainless Steel Compact Toaster Oven Tray Ovenware, 10.5'' x 8'' x 1'', Non-Toxic & Healthy, Easy Clean & Dishwasher Safe, Roll Edge & Mirror Finish • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99

Silicone Rubber Spatula and Spoon Rubber Spatula Set of 3, High Heat Spatula Spoon, Commercial Spatula for Cooking, Commercial Rubber Spatula (3 Scrapers (9.5 Inches)) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

2 Pieces Spaghetti Spoon and Pasta Tong,Non-stick 13-Inch Silicone Spaghetti Fork and 9.8-Inch Stainless Steel Handle Spaghetti Tong Food Clip for Spaghetti Noodle • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Win Change Oven Mitts and Potholders BBQ Gloves-Oven Mitts and Pot Holders with Recycled Infill Silicone Non-Slip Cooking Gloves for Cooking Baking Grilling (4-Piece Set,Grey) • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99

Maldon Salt, Sea Salt Flakes, 8.5 oz (240 g), Kosher, Natural, Handcrafted, Gourmet, Pyramid Crystals (Packaging May vary) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost			$151.24
Vendor shipping charges			FREE
Sales tax			$6.65
3rd party payment processing fee			$2.27
Fulfillment labor & materials			$30.00
Total project cost			$190.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$33.56
Total project goal			$223.72
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Total project goal			$223.72
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$223.72

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