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Feed 372 families each week at Neighbors' Pantry in Gulu

The Neighbors' Pantry pantry in Gulu is running low just as demand rises; $400 will stock it for 8 weeks.

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Njeri Kiptoo
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Gulu
Since 2020, our volunteer team has run Neighbors' Pantry every Sunday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 10 families, and now we feed 372 each week. Donations have dropped by about 59% this school holidays, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 9 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Gulu market and keep every receipt. Each $5 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 $400 goes: โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $170 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $110 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $55 โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $65 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Njeri

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Njeri?

    • Njeri KiptooOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

      Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale), advice is welcome too. Thanks, that means a lot.

  • Everett D. CollinsPhoto verified

    Wishing you the best, Njeri. Shared it with a few friends. Wish I lived closer to Novosibirsk so I could bring a meal. Thinking of Gulu.

    • Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

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