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Feed 396 families each week at Community Pantry in Los Angeles

The Community Pantry pantry in Los Angeles is running low just as demand rises; $1,750 will stock it for 11 weeks.

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Liliana J. Fernandez
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Los Angeles
Since 2021, our volunteer team has run Community Pantry every Thursday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 25 families, and now we feed 396 each week. Donations have dropped by about 49% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 15 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Los Angeles market and keep every receipt. Each $45 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 $1,750 goes: • Refrigeration and electricity: $240 • Baby formula and diapers: $350 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,160 Thank you so much. - Liliana
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    “Get well soon. Gave what I could this week. - Amiens”

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    “Thought of Liliana all day after reading this. - Naples”

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    “Keep your head up. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Üsküdar”

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

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    Helped when no one else could

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

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  • Lola Ngozi Yakubu

    You're not alone. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Hannover.

    • Giorgia Viola LombardoAddress verified

      best of luck. More neighborhoods should do this. Blessings.

      • Mohammed Rashid Amin

        hang in there, Liliana. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Atlanta

        • Chloé RoyerPhoto verified

          Great idea, hope you get there. Love from Miami.

          • Noreen Kausar Naqvi

            I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Liverpool.

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