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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: โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,250 โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,150 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $550 I hope life is good to you. - Aria

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  • Somchai F Siriporn Prasertsak ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $250

    โ€œThought of Aria all day after reading this. - Bangkokโ€

  • Marta Barbara Nowak ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $200
  • Manoj P. Sood ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $200
  • Nnamdi Musa Akinwale ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Rylee Carter ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Elaine Vanessa Miranda ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100
  • Artem Honcharenko ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $80.50
  • Julian P. Cortez ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $79

    โ€œHang in there. Saw your post and had to give. - Surreyโ€

  • Ronaldo Arthur Teixeira ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $75
  • Skylar D. Wang ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $65
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $54

    โ€œWishing you the best. Thought of Aria all day after reading this. - Narayanganjโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Rani H. Rawat ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Jayson B. Bautista ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50

    โ€œRooting for you. I'm in Calamba, thinking of you. - Calambaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

    โ€œYou got this. Hope the July deadline works out. - Chennaiโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Russell F. Rojas ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Seema F. Oberoi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

    โ€œHope this helps. Hope the July deadline works out. - Hubballiโ€

  • Rahma Rania Rashid ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Amit H. Kashyap ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

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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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    Trustworthy helper

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

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    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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    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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    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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    Practical and effective help

    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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    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Gabriela Giovana Coelho๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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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  • 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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