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Feed 274 families each week at Community Pantry in Naples

Claudio runs a volunteer pantry feeding 274 families; this fund restocks shelves for the summer.

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Claudio Mattia Mariani
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Naples
Since 2022, our volunteer team has run Community Pantry every Monday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 24 families, and now we feed 274 each week. Donations have dropped by about 34% this summer, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 9 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Naples 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 $1,550 goes: • Baby formula and diapers: $410 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $980 • Refrigeration and electricity: $160 Thanks for being kind about this. - Claudio

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  • Armando W. Estrada 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Hope things get better. Thought of Claudio all day after reading this. - San Francisco”

  • Rey S. Villanueva 🇵🇭 · $100
  • Khadija Hana Ismail 🇲🇦 · $90
  • Vinh Đạt Bui 🇻🇳 · $50

    “Hang in there. My mother told me about this one. - Nha Trang”

  • Lata P. Jain 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Todd W. Pickett 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Sander Sander Van Dam 🇳🇱 · $50
  • Seyi Olumide Nwankwo 🇳🇬 · $50

    “Hope this helps. Been where you're, it gets better. - Kaduna”

  • Naresh R. Jat 🇬🇧 · $50

    “Thought of Claudio all day after reading this. - London”

  • Sultana Sathi Biswas 🇮🇳 · $45
  • Oshadi Deepika De Silva 🇱🇰 · $30
  • Corinne Paul 🇫🇷 · $30

    “All the best - Lille”

  • Putri Kartika Saputra 🇮🇩 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇫🇷 · $25
  • Carter S. Allen 🇦🇺 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Sydney”

  • Regina Vásquez 🇪🇸 · $20
  • Gabriel Raphaël Martinez 🇲🇦 · $15

    “Good luck. My mother told me about this one. - Rabat”

  • Diego Sérgio Carvalho 🇧🇷 · $10
  • Sivan Liat Golan 🇮🇱 · $10
  • Grzegorz Tadeusz Wilk 🇵🇱 · $10

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  • Edson Mateus Monteiro🇧🇷Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Denise K. Hernandez🇺🇸Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

  • Phượng Nhung Hoang🇻🇳Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Hans Florian Krüger🇩🇪Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Kreesan J. Nel🇿🇦Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Jae-hyun Woo-jin Shin🇰🇷Verified donor
    Amazing support system

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Hope things get better soon, Claudio. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. It's not much but it's yours.

    • how is Claudio doing now?

      • Sending good thoughts, Claudio. Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Townsville donated after I showed her your page

        • Best of luck. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Valencia donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Valencia.

          • hope it all works out, Claudio. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

            • Eli P. GriffinPhoto verified

              You're not alone, Claudio. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Radom.

              • Thinking of you and your family. Looking forward to the next update. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Naples.

                • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Claudio.

                  • Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. baby formula and diapers comes first ($410) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid.

                • Praying for you, Claudio. Looking forward to the next update.

                  • Keep going, Claudio. Looking forward to the next update.

                    • Thinking of you and your family. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I went through something like this 9 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings

                      • Thinking of you and your family, Claudio. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Naples.

                        • Hope things get better soon, Claudio. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Nagpur.

                          • Wishing you the best, Claudio. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together. Thinking of Naples.

                            • Stay strong, Claudio. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Lucknow donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Lucknow.

                              • Sharmila BhattaraiAddress verified

                                you're not alone, Claudio. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Manchester donated after I showed her your page.

                                • Hope it all works out, Claudio. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We're a small family in Augsburg but we're thinking of you. God bless.

                                  • Thinking of you. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

                                    • Wishing you peace, Claudio. Shared this with my family. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Blessings.

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