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Feed 109 families each week at Community Pantry in Heliopolis

Rasha runs a volunteer pantry feeding 109 families; this fund restocks shelves for the winter.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Heliopolis, Cairo, Egypt1,522 views
Rasha Leila Osman
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Heliopolis
Since 2021, our volunteer team has run Community Pantry every Wednesday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 15 families, and now we feed 109 each week. Donations have dropped by about 37% this winter, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 6 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Heliopolis market and keep every receipt. Each $10 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $400 goes: โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $300 โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $35 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $65 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

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  • Komal W. Rathore ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5
  • Rafaela Valentina Moreira ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $67

    โ€œGet well soon. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Feira de Santanaโ€

  • Beau T. Long ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œGod bless. Please keep us posted. - Colorado Springsโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Laura Emilia Maier ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $50
  • Luca R. Gibson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5

    โ€œThought of Rasha all day after reading this. - Springfieldโ€

  • Simone Luca Fontana ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $25

    โ€œWish I could do more. Thought of Rasha all day after reading this. - Romeโ€

  • Vasyl Stepan Fedorov ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $5
  • Bello Ifeanyi Eze ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10

    โ€œYou got this. Hope the October deadline works out. - Port Harcourtโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $13
  • Josiah Rhodes ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Juliette Petit ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $83

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1.6(7 reviews)

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  • Sadie E. Woods๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Bhavani D. Somayajula๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Saad Rashid Raza๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Nadine Nina Jung๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Gรผl Irmak Demir๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Jenny P. Lopez๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Nenita F. Uy๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Rasha. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Take care

    • sending strength. Hope this works out for you. Greetings from Tokyo

      • thinking of you and your family, Rasha. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Blessings

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