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Feed 77 families each week at the Thursday Table in Heliopolis

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

🇪🇬 Cairo, Egypt1,350 views
Ibrahim Nabil Radwan
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Heliopolis
Since 2020, our volunteer team has run the Thursday Table every Sunday from the back of a borrowed garage. We started with 21 families, and now we feed 77 each week. Donations have dropped by about 43% this harvest gap, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 17 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Heliopolis market and keep every receipt. Each $5 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $350 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $185 • Refrigeration and electricity: $45 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $120 I hope life is good to you. - Ibrahim
#food-pantry#hunger#volunteer-led#food

Updates from Ibrahim

  1. Small update. $145 so far, the plan for rice, beans, flour and oil is now scheduled.

  2. Update from Heliopolis: the plan for rice, beans, flour and oil is now scheduled. We're at 41% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. Update from Heliopolis: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 31% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Anonymous 🇨🇴 · $75
  • Winnie Nakato Githinji 🇰🇪 · $60

    “Only $60 but hope it helps. - Nairobi”

  • Babatunde Zubby Idowu 🇳🇬 · $50
  • Emily Snyder 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Raúl D. Torres 🇺🇸 · $50

    “Hope this helps. Hope the February deadline works out. - Fresno”

  • Henrique André Batista 🇧🇷 · $25
  • Andrés K. Jiménez 🇺🇸 · $25

    “You got this. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Austin”

  • Nadia Natalia Popov 🇷🇺 · $10

Reviews

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  • Irfan Hussain Malik🇵🇰Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

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

  • Beau M. Castillo🇺🇸Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Julián A. Ochoa🇲🇽Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Nithya F. Sundaram🇮🇳Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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