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Feed 251 families each week at the Second Helping in Aurora

Hannah runs a volunteer pantry feeding 251 families; this fund restocks shelves for the school holidays.

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Hannah H. Lucas
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Aurora
Since 2019, our volunteer team has run the Second Helping every Saturday from the back of a borrowed garage. We started with 15 families, and now we feed 251 each week. Donations have dropped by about 33% this school holidays, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 18 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Aurora market and keep every receipt. Each $40 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 $3,850 goes: โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,950 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $960 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $530 โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $410 Every share and every dollar helps. - Hannah

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  • Esperanza Franco ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $200
  • Akoth Nyambura Barasa ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $100

    โ€œStay strong. - Naivashaโ€

  • Samantha Gaines ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • ร–mer Orhan AktaลŸ ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $78
  • Achieng Imani Ssemwogerere ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $75

    โ€œHope this helps. From Kampala with love.โ€

  • Nga Lan Thai ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75
  • Michelle T. Torres ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $75

    โ€œPraying for you. My brother told me about this one.โ€

  • Nicole K. Soriano ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $73
  • Umar Ali Ghani ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $61
  • Bello Danjuma Obi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $56
  • Valentina J. Powell ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Landon G. Vance ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Agus Iwan Winata ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. From Jakarta with love.โ€

  • Lalita Siriporn Buranasiri ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50

    โ€œThought of Hannah all day after reading this.โ€

  • Zewditu Hanna Abate ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $32
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $30
  • Violet P. Morales ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $30
  • Ratul Habib Dutta ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $26.50
  • Beatriz Larissa Vasconcelos ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25

    โ€œWishing you the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Campinasโ€

  • Jorge P. Ibรกรฑez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

Reviews

3.2(16 reviews)

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  • Yusuf Khoury๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Manoj Bisht๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Merve AydoฤŸan๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Bhavna Bisht๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

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

  • Lubna Ibrahim๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Garima Kumar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Narong Wattana๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    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.

  • Joรฃo Castro๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified 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.

  • Kiran Rao๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Eleanor May๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

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

  • Dinesh Verma๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

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

  • Angela Lucas๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Valentina Banks๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Professional and kind

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Adwoa Manu๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Elias Busch๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

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

  • Kehinde Yusuf๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    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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  • What's already covered and what's the $3,850 for?

    • Hang in there, Hannah. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I'll check back for the next update. Greetings from Iztapalapa.

      • Hope things get better soon, Hannah. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 12 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

        • Sending love, Hannah. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Thinking of Aurora.

          $1,622.50 raised of $3,850

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