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Feed 223 families each week at the Harvest Pantry in Gatineau

Hui runs a volunteer pantry feeding 223 families; this fund restocks shelves for the rainy season.

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Hui Xie
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Gatineau
Since 2022, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Thursday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 11 families, and now we feed 223 each week. Donations have dropped by about 35% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 10 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Gatineau 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 $3,050 goes: โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,400 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,150 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $270 โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $230 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

Updates from Hui

  1. Quick update: $814 raised so far (27%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 7% now ($209). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  • Mpho H. Singh ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $15
  • Pooja P. Gala ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20

    โ€œHope this helps. - Agraโ€

  • Gebre Gebre ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $32.50
  • Robel Natnael Demissie ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $13

    โ€œBlessings - Bahir Darโ€

  • Khalid Zubair Lashari ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $30
  • Meenakshi Ramachandran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œBlessings. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Puneโ€

  • Vandana Dwivedi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $15

    โ€œBe well. Only $15 but hope it helps.โ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $15
  • Slamet Slamet Nasution ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20

    โ€œHope things get better. Thought of Hui all day after reading this.โ€

  • Subash Mahesh Thapa ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $50
  • Yulia Valentyna Gusev ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100

    โ€œHope things get better. My mother told me about this one. - Zaporizhzhiaโ€

  • Nuria Romero ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $100

    โ€œAll the best. - Bogotรกโ€

  • Rony Arif Chowdhury ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $13

    โ€œBe well! - Gazipurโ€

  • Zain Adnan Niazi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $10
  • Gรผl BรผลŸra Kฤฑlฤฑรง ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25
  • Waylon L. Moran ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200
  • Shawn L. Webb ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œFrom Austin with love.โ€

  • Julian Castro ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10
  • Declan M. Gallagher ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $250

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Hope you get the rest soon. - Limerickโ€

Reviews

3.1(18 reviews)

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    Went above and beyond

    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.

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    Professional and kind

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    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.

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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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    Amazing support system

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    Practical and effective help

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    Went above and beyond

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    Delivered on promises

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    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.

  • Jacob E. Taylor๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    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.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

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    Went above and beyond

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    Professional and kind

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    Went above and beyond

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    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.

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  • Arianna H. BerryQuestionPhoto verified

    is there anything that isn't money that would help Hui?

    • Hui XieOwnerAnswerAddress verifiedPhoto verified

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale), advice is welcome too. Fair thing to want to know.

  • Rima Noor BadawiVerified organization

    Stay strong, Hui. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Nha Trang.

    • Hope things get better soon, Hui. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings

      • Funmilayo Wunmi FalanaAddress verified

        Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Salvador.

        • Liza G. De LeonPhoto verified

          Hope things get better soon, Hui. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Blessings.

          • Kobi Ori AvrahamPhoto verified

            Good luck. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Gatineau

            $1,272 raised of $3,050

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