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Feed 183 families each week at the Sunday Shelf in Leicester
The the Sunday Shelf pantry in Leicester is running low just as demand rises; $2,100 will stock it for 8 weeks.
🇬🇧 Leicester, England, United Kingdom383 views
Since 2023, our volunteer team has run the Sunday Shelf every Saturday from the back of the parish hall. We started with 13 families, and now we feed 183 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 51% this summer, while the line has grown every single week.
We rely on volunteers - 19 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Leicester market and keep every receipt.
Each $30 feeds a family of four for a week.
All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs.
Where the $2,100 goes:
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,000
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $490
• Baby formula and diapers: $360
• Refrigeration and electricity: $250
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
- Saanvi
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you're not alone, Saanvi. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best.