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Feed 388 families each week at Community Pantry in Montréal

The Community Pantry pantry in Montréal is running low just as demand rises; $1,950 will stock it for 7 weeks.

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Angela Olson
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Montréal
Since 2023, our volunteer team has run Community Pantry every Wednesday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 26 families, and now we feed 388 each week. Donations have dropped by about 34% this school holidays, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 10 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Montréal market and keep every receipt. Each $35 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $1,950 goes: • Baby formula and diapers: $700 • Refrigeration and electricity: $320 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $930 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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  • Charikleia Kyriakou 🇬🇷 · $50
  • Hatem Zakaria Said 🇫🇷 · $20

    “All the best. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Boulogne-Billancourt”

  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $30

    “Stay strong. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Taguig”

  • Joyce Soriano 🇵🇭 · $9
  • Yoon-ah Ji-hye Song 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Giulia Donatella Riva 🇮🇹 · $25
  • Samuel Wagner Paiva 🇧🇷 · $25

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  • Heru Wahyu Hartono🇮🇩Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

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

  • Hala Nadia Amin🇸🇦Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Emeka Tayo Oyelaran🇳🇬Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Ifeoma Idowu Abdullahi🇳🇬Verified donor
    Outstanding person

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

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  • Susana W. Quiroga

    So sorry you're going through this, Angela. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

    • Cường Quang Tran

      wishing you peace, Angela. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings.

      • Guilherme Raimundo Teixeira

        Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Bogor!

        • Rosa K. Zamora

          Hang in there, Angela. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Belo Horizonte.

          • Larissa Valentina Teixeira

            take care, Angela. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Montréal.

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