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Feed 303 families each week at Community Pantry in Nizamabad

Malathi runs a volunteer pantry feeding 303 families; this fund restocks shelves for the rainy season.

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Malathi E. Ramachandran
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Nizamabad
Since 2019, our volunteer team has run Community Pantry every Saturday from the back of a borrowed garage. We started with 12 families, and now we feed 303 each week. Donations have dropped by about 54% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 17 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Nizamabad market and keep every receipt. Each $5 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $300 goes: • Refrigeration and electricity: $35 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $180 • Baby formula and diapers: $85 Thanks for reading all this. - Malathi

Updates from Malathi

  1. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($35). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Malathi

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($46 in total) I made the first payment toward refrigeration and electricity. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $10 raised so far (3%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Khalid Ali Saleh 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Jocelyn McDonald 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Praying for you. Thought of Malathi all day after reading this. - Anaheim”

  • Jameson P. Butler 🇺🇸 · $11
  • Daniel N. Solís 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Karin Zoë De Graaf 🇳🇱 · $5
  • Gregory F. Ford 🇨🇦 · $5

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2.7(6 reviews)

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  • Samir Khalid Mansour🇪🇬Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Samuel F. Stone🇺🇸Verified helper
    Professional and kind

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

  • Fiona R. Mokoena🇿🇦Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

  • Manal Ghada Tawfik🇸🇦Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Madhu E. Panwar🇺🇸Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

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

  • Jacob B. Hudson🇺🇸Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    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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  • shared this with my family. Thinking of Nizamabad

    • Hülya Rabia CanID verified

      Sending strength, Malathi. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Augusta.

      • You're not alone, Malathi. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Sent it to 12 people at work. Blessings.

        • You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

          • Sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from London

            $76 raised of $300

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