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Feed 279 families each week at the Harvest Pantry in Nagpur

Nirali runs a volunteer pantry feeding 279 families; this fund restocks shelves for the winter.

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Nirali L. Chauhan
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Nagpur
Since 2022, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Sunday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 26 families, and now we feed 279 each week. Donations have dropped by about 45% this winter, 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 Nagpur market and keep every receipt. Each $5 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 $500 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $250 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $135 • Baby formula and diapers: $55 • Refrigeration and electricity: $60 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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  • Min-seo So-yeon Shin

    Thanks for sharing this. Hope you get there. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Blessings

    • Alice B. LeonardQuestion

      is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Nirali.

      • Nirali L. ChauhanOwnerAnswer

        The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale) is the biggest at $250. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Isabelle H. Gonzalez

      Thinking of you. Shared this with my family. It's not much but it's yours. All the best.

      • Mateusz Michał Wojciechowski

        Thinking of you, Nirali. 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. Take care.

        • Alexandre Baptiste FaureID verified

          Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from Zanzibar City

          • Michał Józef Głowacki

            Wishing you peace, Nirali. Shared this with my family. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

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