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Feed 83 families each week at Neighbors' Pantry in Bordeaux

Help keep a free food pantry open for students and shift workers in Bordeaux.

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René Clément Noel
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Bordeaux
Since 2019, our volunteer team has run Neighbors' Pantry every Monday from the back of a community center. We started with 26 families, and now we feed 83 each week. Donations have dropped by about 31% this harvest gap, 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 Bordeaux market and keep every receipt. Each $25 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $1,600 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,100 • Baby formula and diapers: $175 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $325 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.

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    “All the best. Gave what I could this week. - Tlaquepaque”

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  • Adrian G. Fowler🇬🇧Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    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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    Professional and kind

    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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    Changed my perspective

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Quick response, great follow-up

    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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  • Keep going, René. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours

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      • hope it all works out, René. Your post was clear and honest.

        • Nicholas S. GordonAddress verified

          Hang in there. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Don't give up.

          • Rooting for you, René. Shared this with my family. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from London

            • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Greetings from Cox's Bazar.

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