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Feed 71 families each week at the Harvest Pantry in Corpus Christi

Help keep a free food pantry open for families and seniors in Corpus Christi.

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Aria Hernandez
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Corpus Christi
Since 2023, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Saturday from the back of a borrowed garage. We started with 19 families, and now we feed 71 each week. Donations have dropped by about 31% this summer, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 11 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Corpus Christi market and keep every receipt. Each $50 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 $2,950 goes: • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,250 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,150 • Baby formula and diapers: $550 I hope life is good to you. - Aria

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    “Wishing you the best. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Aurangabad”

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    “Rooting for you. Thought of Aria all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

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    “Blessings. Been where you're, it gets better. - Jinja”

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • Praying for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Dar es Salaam but we're thinking of you.

    • This could happen to any of us. Put this on a community board in Katowice this morning. Thinking of Corpus Christi

      • Hope it all works out, Aria. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Surat.

        • Budi Arief MahendraPhoto verified

          Good luck, Aria. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update.

          • Keep going, Aria. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Kasarani

            • Hope this works out for you. Please keep us posted. Love from Kakamega.

              • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Gatineau so I could bring a meal. Take care.

                • praying for you, Aria. More neighborhoods should do this. Take care

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