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Feed 393 families each week at the Sunday Shelf in Accra

Help keep a free food pantry open for elderly neighbors in Accra.

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Papa Richard Sarpong
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Accra
Since 2023, our volunteer team has run the Sunday Shelf every Saturday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 26 families, and now we feed 393 each week. Donations have dropped by about 47% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 16 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Accra 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 $400 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $125 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $130 • Baby formula and diapers: $95 • Refrigeration and electricity: $50 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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  • Dola Nasrin Siddique🇧🇩Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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

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    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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  • Yuna Yoko TakeuchiQuestion

    Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Papa

    • Papa Richard SarpongOwnerAnswer

      It's all in the list in the story. rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale) is the big one at $125, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Ask me anything else.

  • Soledad L. NavaID verified

    sending strength, Papa. Great idea, hope you get there

    • Nafula Jepkoech MussaQuestion

      Is there anything that isn't money that would help Papa?

      • Inés B. Ramírez

        Thinking of you, Papa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Accra.

        • Ruth Amani Mussa

          you're not alone, Papa. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in.

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