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Feed 294 families each week at Bread & Beans Kitchen in Uppsala

Help keep a free food pantry open for families and seniors in Uppsala.

🇸🇪 Uppsala, Uppsala, Sweden2,419 views
Elias Dahlberg
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Uppsala
Since 2023, our volunteer team has run Bread & Beans Kitchen every Tuesday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 26 families, and now we feed 294 each week. Donations have dropped by about 41% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 11 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Uppsala market and keep every receipt. Each $50 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $2,850 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,600 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $950 • Refrigeration and electricity: $300 Thank you so much.

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  • Nneka Ronke Nwankwo 🇳🇬 · $500

    “Sending love. Only $500 but hope it helps. - Lagos”

  • Baptiste Benoît Marie 🇫🇷 · $200
  • Florian Kevin Schulte 🇩🇪 · $100
  • Carol L. Ramirez 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇿🇦 · $100
  • Gloria Walker 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Lamia Sathi Parvez 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Rafaela Camila Leite 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Aiden Parks 🇳🇿 · $80.50
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Neha M. Ranade 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Arjun B. Rathore 🇮🇳 · $75
  • Godwin Falana 🇳🇬 · $72

    “Thought of Elias all day after reading this. - Nsukka”

  • Ismael J. Dizon 🇵🇭 · $52
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $50

    “Wish I could do more. Hope you get the rest soon. - Kota”

  • Priya P. Patel 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Natalia F. Smith 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Gbenga Babatunde Chukwu 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇪🇸 · $50
  • Vandana G. Singh 🇬🇧 · $50

Reviews

3.5(6 reviews)

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  • Mykola Oleg Davydov🇺🇦Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Julián J. Franco🇺🇸Verified 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.

  • Nikom Boon Charoenpol🇹🇭Verified helper
    Exceptional service

    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.

  • Daniel W. Chapman🇳🇿Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

  • Moumita Nipa Sikder🇧🇩Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

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

  • Anjali E. Negi🇮🇳Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    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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  • looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Uppsala

    • Ivy M. YoungPhoto verified

      Thinking of you, Elias. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.

      • Sending good thoughts, Elias. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.

        • thinking of you and your family, Elias. Hope this works out for you. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Blessings

          • Wishing you the best, Elias. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Blessings.

            • Your post was clear and honest. My neighbor in Dundee donated after I showed her your page. Blessings!

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