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Feed 68 families each week at Neighbors' Pantry in Sakai
Misaki runs a volunteer pantry feeding 68 families; this fund restocks shelves for the rainy season.
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Since 2019, our volunteer team has run Neighbors' Pantry every Monday from the back of the parish hall. We started with 13 families, and now we feed 68 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 31% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week.
We rely on volunteers - 13 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Sakai market and keep every receipt.
Each $30 feeds a family of four for a week.
All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs.
Where the $1,550 goes:
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $670
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $440
• Baby formula and diapers: $320
• Refrigeration and electricity: $120
You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
- Misaki
Updates from Misaki
Thank you all. We're at 57% now ($886). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
We're at 29% thanks to 14 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon. - Misaki
We're at 20% thanks to 9 of you. I made the first payment toward fresh vegetables and fruit. More news soon.
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- Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $73.50
“Happy to help. Only $74 but hope it helps. - New Delhi”
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“Sending love. Thought of Misaki all day after reading this.”
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“Happy to help. Only $20 but hope it helps. - Nha Trang”
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Hang in there, Misaki. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
Wishing you peace, Misaki. Hope this works out for you. God bless
Wishing you peace. Shared it with a few friends. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Tokyo.
I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Sakai