Feed 167 families each week at Open Hands Pantry in Dar es Salaam
Kato runs a volunteer pantry feeding 167 families; this fund restocks shelves for the rainy season.
Updates from Kato
Thank you all. We're at 77% now ($307). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
We're at 68% thanks to 4 of you. the first invoice got paid this week. More news soon.
Wanted to say thank you properly. 31% funded and I made the first payment toward refrigeration and electricity.
- Chai Manit Rattanakorn 🇹🇭 · $75
- André Rafael Araújo 🇧🇷 · $5
“From my family to yours. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Salvador”
- Kirana Fani Hakim 🇮🇩 · $30
“Thought of Kato all day after reading this. - Bekasi”
- Leila Sara Farouk 🇪🇬 · $47
- Kiptoo Evans Musyoka 🇺🇬 · $100
- Víctor A. Solís 🇲🇽 · $25
“Thinking of you. Hope the March deadline works out. - Iztapalapa”
- Hasan Shafiq Ghosh 🇧🇩 · $100
Reviews
2.2(9 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Amazing support system
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Would recommend to anyone
This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.
- Patient and understanding
The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
- Went above and beyond
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
- Went above and beyond
I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.
- Really cared about my situation
I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.
- Delivered on promises
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.
- Honest and trustworthy
I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.
- Restored my faith in humanity
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
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Thanks for sharing this, Kato. More neighborhoods should do this. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Take care