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Feed 350 families each week at the Sunday Shelf in Sacramento

Ángel runs a volunteer pantry feeding 350 families; this fund restocks shelves for the school holidays.

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Ángel P. Romero
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Sacramento
Since 2022, our volunteer team has run the Sunday Shelf every Tuesday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 30 families, and now we feed 350 each week. Donations have dropped by about 32% this school holidays, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 12 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Sacramento market and keep every receipt. Each $45 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 $3,050 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,400 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,150 • Baby formula and diapers: $270 • Refrigeration and electricity: $230 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Ángel
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  • Indira E. SomayajulaPhoto verified

    Sending good thoughts, Ángel. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Take care.

    • Shahid SyedPhoto verified

      Hope things get better soon, Ángel. Hope this works out for you. All the best.

      • Alexandre CunhaPhoto verified

        Rooting for you. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update. Blessings.

        • Kariuki Daniel Barasa

          hope it all works out, Ángel. Shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

          • Léo Lefèvre

            Sending strength, Ángel. Gave what I could, wish it was more. It's not much but it's yours.

            • Ketki T. Shinde

              Thanks for sharing this, Ángel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best.

              • Anum Zoya Mirza

                Stay strong, Ángel. Your post was clear and honest.

                • Isla M. Vasquez

                  Sending good thoughts, Ángel. Great idea, hope you get there. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

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