5th Grade // Bake Sale!
Background Info - Expedition 4
In our final expedition of 5th grade, we studied natural disasters. We learned about how to assemble an Emergency Preparedness Kit (EPK) to prepare for natural disasters. An EPK can include:
Non-perishable food items like canned food, nuts, dry cereal, dried fruit, trail mix, dehydrated food items, and water
Comfort items such as books or card and board games
Emergency items such as flashlights and first-aid kits.
We also learned about the types of damage that natural disasters can cause. They can destroy homes and possessions, take lives, cause power outages, and impact people’s food sources. Natural disasters may also affect air quality, water quality, and a region’s animal populations. Victims of natural disasters may also face mental and emotional impacts, such as Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
DRAW (Disaster Relief At Work)
We then researched Disaster Relief At Work (DRAW), a nonprofit organization that helps people who have recently experienced a natural disaster. To do this, they send buckets of supplies to meet people’s needs. These include:
Sleep buckets - inflatable mattress, pillow, blanket
Family bathroom buckets - soap, deodorant, toothbrush, toothpaste, washcloths
Cleaning buckets - rubber gloves, goggles, wipes
Team buckets - Gatorade, gloves, sunscreen, bug spray
Patch buckets - Tarp, hammer, roofing nails, neon spray paint
Valuables buckets - Work gloves, cleaning supplies, Ziploc bags, and trash bags
Bake Sale
5th grade held a bake sale to raise funds to donate to DRAW, in order to help those in need after a natural disaster. Students brought in baked goods from home to sell at the bake sale. We made posters to advertise, set up a Venmo for cashless payments, and created a sign-up link for students and families to volunteer to bring in baked goods. 5th grade students operated the bake sale on Tuesday, June 20, which included setting up the tables, serving the baked goods, and collecting payments. The bake sale raised over $1,000 to donate to DRAW!
Where The Money Will Go
The money will go to purchase relief buckets from DRAW. The amount we raised will cover the cost of at least 3 of each bucket type (18 buckets total)!
How To Help
If you would like to join our effort, you can donate online to DRAW. Your donation will help save lives. It will also be a great help to find opportunities to volunteer.
You can also help your community prepare for natural disasters by assembling EPK’s, or holding natural disaster preparedness meetings and drills in your community. These will help you and your neighbors stay informed and be prepared if a natural disaster strikes.