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Feed 348 families each week at the Sunday Shelf in Pittsburgh

The the Sunday Shelf pantry in Pittsburgh is running low just as demand rises; $3,850 will stock it for 8 weeks.

🇺🇸 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States5,057 views
Madelyn H. Mejia
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Pittsburgh
Since 2021, our volunteer team has run the Sunday Shelf every Monday from the back of the parish hall. We started with 14 families, and now we feed 348 each week. Donations have dropped by about 47% this summer, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 20 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Pittsburgh market and keep every receipt. Each $25 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 $3,850 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,900 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,100 • Baby formula and diapers: $560 • Refrigeration and electricity: $290 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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  • Tiffany A. Bryant🇺🇸Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    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.

  • Gheorghe Vlad Lazar🇷🇴Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

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    Amazing support system

    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.

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  • Scarlett R. McCoy

    Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Please keep us posted. Take care.

    • Sara Liya Legesse

      you're not alone. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer.

      • Mariusz Sebastian Bąk

        Wishing you the best, Madelyn. Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double

        • Anton Bohdan Komarov

          wishing you peace, Madelyn. Shared it with a few friends. After 21 years in construction I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care

          • Aaron T. Prescott

            Sending love, Madelyn. 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.

            • Qasim Ahmed Nabulsi

              You're not alone, Madelyn. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

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