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Feed 254 families each week at Open Hands Pantry in Glasgow
Help keep a free food pantry open for elderly neighbors in Glasgow.
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Since 2019, our volunteer team has run Open Hands Pantry every Monday from the back of a community center. We started with 12 families, and now we feed 254 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 57% 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 Glasgow market and keep every receipt.
Each $20 feeds a family of four for a week.
All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs.
Where the $1,450 goes:
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $610
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $460
• Baby formula and diapers: $220
• Refrigeration and electricity: $160
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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“Hope the December deadline works out. - San Nicolás de los Garza”
- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100
“Hope this helps. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Durgapur”
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- Dayo Okechukwu Ajayi 🇳🇬 · $68
- Het K. Apte 🇮🇳 · $67.50
“From my family to yours - Thrissur”
- Kehinde Chiamaka Hassan 🇳🇬 · $55
- Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $50
“Good luck. Hope the December deadline works out. - Arlington”
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- Dinesh P. Kumar 🇮🇳 · $50
- Camille S. Manalo 🇵🇭 · $30
“Rooting for you. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Manila”
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“Be well - Atlanta”
- Tâm Nhung Dang 🇻🇳 · $30
“Stay strong. Thought of Mackenzie all day after reading this.”
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“All the best. - Santarém”
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Praying for you, Mackenzie. Your post was clear and honest. God bless
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Glasgow!
Thank you. If you're in Glasgow I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Glasgow.
you're not alone, Mackenzie. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. God bless
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you
Hang in there, Mackenzie. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Take care.
hang in there. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Greetings from Mumbai!
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Glasgow
Sending good thoughts. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in St. Petersburg donated after I showed her your page.