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Feed 351 families each week at Bread & Beans Kitchen in Toronto

The Bread & Beans Kitchen pantry in Toronto is running low just as demand rises; $3,150 will stock it for 12 weeks.

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Kevin R. Zimmerman
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Toronto
Since 2020, our volunteer team has run Bread & Beans Kitchen every Friday from the back of the parish hall. We started with 20 families, and now we feed 351 each week. Donations have dropped by about 44% this harvest gap, 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 Toronto market and keep every receipt. Each $35 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 $3,150 goes: โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,200 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,100 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $540 โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $310 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Kevin

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  • Simone Patrรญcia Azevedo ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $25

    โ€œBlessings. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Juazeiro do Norteโ€

  • Kennedy K. Rice ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Wayne L. Elliott ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $250

    โ€œHope it all works out. Thought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Riversideโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $10
  • Daniel Gbenga Aliyu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $60
  • Annabelle J. Cole ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Agnรจs Leclerc ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $15
  • Madhavan F. Varma ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $200

    โ€œOnly $200 but hope it helps. - Tiruchirappalliโ€

  • Isaiah C. Burton ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Raymond L. Ruiz ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Sawsan Rania Amin ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50

    โ€œRooting for you. Thought of Kevin all day after reading this.โ€

  • Byung-hun Min-jun Seo ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100
  • Maya A. Gray ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œThought of Kevin all day after reading this. - Maconโ€

  • Yann Guyot ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100

    โ€œRooting for you. Shared with friends too. - Edmontonโ€

  • Patrick Marchand ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $5
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $8

    โ€œHappy to help. Hope you get the rest soon. - Rajkotโ€

  • Kavitha K. Sundaram ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10

    โ€œStay strong. Hope the November deadline works out. - Mysuruโ€

  • Fรกbio Enzo Ramos ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $5
  • Kana Sachiko Yamada ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $25

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  • Selamawit Mulu Girma๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡นVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Brielle Reyes๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Gareth S. Naidoo๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Consuelo R. Benรญtez๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

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

  • Ashok S. Meena๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Carla Simona Grasso๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Good luck. Great idea, hope you get there. Sent it to 16 people at work. All the best.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Kevin. It takes guts to ask. Well done

      • Rooting for you, Kevin. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too

        • Keep going, Kevin. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

          • Take care. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings.

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