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Feed 200 families each week at Community Pantry in Fresno

Help keep a free food pantry open for students and shift workers in Fresno.

🇺🇸 Fresno, California, United States7,219 views
Leo G. Greene
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Fresno
Since 2022, our volunteer team has run Community Pantry every Saturday from the back of a community center. We started with 18 families, and now we feed 200 each week. Donations have dropped by about 49% this harvest gap, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 16 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Fresno market and keep every receipt. Each $50 feeds a family of four for a week. I'll post the weekly shopping receipts and a photo of the shelves each Sunday. Where the $4,300 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $2,000 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,200 • Baby formula and diapers: $690 • Refrigeration and electricity: $410 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Leo

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    “Every little bit. Thought of Leo all day after reading this. - Birmingham”

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    “Hope things get better. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Hồ Chí Minh City”

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    “Keep your head up. My neighbor told me about this one. - León”

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    “Take care of yourselves. Thought of Leo all day after reading this. - Gazipur”

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope the November deadline works out. - Coimbatore”

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    “Every little bit. My colleague told me about this one. - Houston”

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    “Wish I could do more. Hope the November deadline works out. - Charlotte”

  • Anonymous 🇲🇽 · $65.50

    “God bless. From Mexicali with love. - Mexicali”

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    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.

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

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  • Alamin Sajib KhatunPhoto verified

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Fresno

    • Hằng Oanh TruongAddress verifiedID verified

      you're not alone. More neighborhoods should do this. God bless.

      • Thanks for sharing this. Shared it with a few friends. Sent it to 10 people at work.

        • You're not alone. More neighborhoods should do this. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. God bless.

          • Charles T. JensenPhoto verified

            sending strength, Leo. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

            • best of luck, Leo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Fresno.

              • You're not alone, Leo. Hope this works out for you. Take care

                • Praying for you, Leo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Love from Jakarta.

                  • You're not alone, Leo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 8 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Narayanganj

                    • praying for you, Leo. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Blessings.

                      • Sending good thoughts, Leo. I hope things turn around soon

                        • Keep going. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My father had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

                          • Stay strong. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Berlin.

                            • thinking of you and your family. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Sent it to 19 people at work

                              • Uma H. DasID verified

                                Sending strength, Leo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings

                                • Yash B. TripathiAddress verified

                                  Thinking of you, Leo. I hope things turn around soon. Don't give up

                                  • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

                                    • Wishing you peace, Leo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings

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