Emily, Who Lives in Indiana, Volunteered to Travel to Louisiana

Emily, who lives in Indiana, volunteered to travel to Louisiana in March to work on a home-building project for Habitat for Humanity (a qualified charitable organization) .She was in Louisiana for three weeks.She normally makes $500 per week as a carpenter's assistant and plans to deduct $1,500 as a charitable contribution.In addition, she incurred the following costs in connection with the trip: $600 for transportation, $1,200 for lodging, and $400 for meals.What is Emily's deduction associated with this charitable activity?

A) $600
B) $1,200
C) $1,800
D) $2,200
E) $3,700