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Feed 374 families each week at the Second Helping in Cairo

Sami runs a volunteer pantry feeding 374 families; this fund restocks shelves for the winter.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ Cairo, Cairo, Egypt1,056 views
Sami Kamel
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Cairo
Since 2019, our volunteer team has run the Second Helping every Monday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 22 families, and now we feed 374 each week. Donations have dropped by about 45% this winter, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 7 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Cairo market and keep every receipt. Each $10 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 $300 goes: โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $120 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $90 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $80 โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $10 If you're reading this, thank you. - Sami

Updates from Sami

  1. Thank you all. We're at 73% now ($220). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the wholesaler and confirmed the amounts.

  • Rekha Gita Khadka ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $100
  • Leila Mona Badawi ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $15
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $74.50
  • Okello Kevin Ochieng ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $25
  • Alamin Sajib Sheikh ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50

    โ€œWishing you the best. Saw your post and had to give. - Gazipurโ€

  • Radhika D. Rajan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20

    โ€œAll the best. My father told me about this one. - Saketโ€

  • Thomas A. McCoy ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $75

    โ€œSending love. I'm in Birmingham, thinking of you.โ€

  • Easton T. Jordan ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $75

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3.8(15 reviews)

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  • Aadhya A. Bhardwaj๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Made a real difference

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

  • Madeline P. Thomas๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Rashmi D. Nanda๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Rashidi Tumusiime๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Naliaka Kariuki๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Brandon Davidson๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Bello Bankole๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Lincoln Rice๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Priya Mukherjee๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Thanawat Mahawong๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Tiffany H. Ramos๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Daniel Vaughn๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    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.

  • Gianna Payne๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Lydia Hatfield๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    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.

  • Ifeanyi Olawale๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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