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Feed 365 families each week at the Second Helping in Mumbai

Help keep a free food pantry open for students and shift workers in Mumbai.

🇮🇳 Mumbai, Maharashtra, India767 views
Bhavna T. Mehta
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Mumbai
Since 2021, our volunteer team has run the Second Helping every Thursday from the back of a community center. We started with 18 families, and now we feed 365 each week. Donations have dropped by about 53% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 19 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Mumbai 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 $400 goes: • Refrigeration and electricity: $55 • Baby formula and diapers: $60 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $285 Thank you so much. - Bhavna
#food-pantry#hunger#volunteer-led#food

Updates from Bhavna

  1. Thank you all. We're at 23% now ($93). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Mumbai: I met with the wholesaler and confirmed the amounts. We're at 18% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Quick update: $63 raised so far (16%). I met with the wholesaler and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Atul J. Chavan 🇮🇳 · $63
  • Masud Zaman 🇧🇩 · $25
  • Jepkoech Mercy Mugisha 🇰🇪 · $20
  • Blessing Kemi Adebayo 🇳🇬 · $10

Reviews

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  • Rashidi Kato Kiptoo🇰🇪Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Aarti L. Bansal🇮🇳Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

    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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  • Lior Nir OhanaAddress verified

    Your post was clear and honest. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Greetings from Springfield

    • Enzo Henrique Sampaio

      praying for you, Bhavna. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like

      • Modou Seydou Sarr

        this could happen to any of us. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Take care!

        $118 raised of $400

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