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Feed 378 families each week at Neighbors' Pantry in Quezon City

The Neighbors' Pantry pantry in Quezon City is running low just as demand rises; $500 will stock it for 10 weeks.

🇵🇭 Metro Manila, Philippines1,293 views
Dante B. Enriquez
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Quezon City
Since 2020, our volunteer team has run Neighbors' Pantry every Monday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 14 families, and now we feed 378 each week. Donations have dropped by about 38% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 14 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Quezon City 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 $500 goes: • Baby formula and diapers: $60 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $230 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $210 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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    “From my family to yours. Only $27 but hope it helps. - Quezon City”

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    “Hang in there. Only $26 but hope it helps. - Badagry”

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    “Happy to help. Hope the August deadline works out. - Radom”

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  • Grayson W. LanePhoto verified

    Thanks for sharing this, Dante. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too

    • Dereje Surafel Tilahun

      Thinking of you, Dante. More neighborhoods should do this. Thinking of Quezon City.

      • Rainer Tim Maier

        praying for you, Dante. Hope this works out for you. I hope August is when things finally get easier. God bless

        • Gayan Kumara Kumarasinghe

          Your post was clear and honest. After 19 years in nursing I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Thinking of Quezon City!

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