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Feed 85 families each week at Open Hands Pantry in Glendale

The Open Hands Pantry pantry in Glendale is running low just as demand rises; $2,600 will stock it for 10 weeks.

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Lucy Robertson
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Glendale
Since 2021, our volunteer team has run Open Hands Pantry every Tuesday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 22 families, and now we feed 85 each week. Donations have dropped by about 47% this harvest gap, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 18 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Glendale 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 $2,600 goes: โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,050 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,200 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $210 โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $140 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.

Updates from Lucy

  1. We're at 17% thanks to 10 of you. I made the first payment toward refrigeration and electricity. More news soon.

  • Javeria Samina Malik ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $80
  • Wunmi Hauwa Olawale ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25

    โ€œAll the best. My colleague told me about this one. - Abujaโ€

  • Qasim Ibrahim Khalil ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $5
  • Khรกnh Phฦฐฦกng Luong ๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25
  • Ji-min Min-seo Bae ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $44
  • Siddharth H. More ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Juliet Queen Yusuf ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50

    โ€œHope the February deadline works out. - Chattogramโ€

  • Zeeshan Salman Gill ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $25
  • Pedro A. Vรกsquez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Abdullah Hatem Zidan ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Papa Michael Bonsu ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $20
  • Kwame Kwadwo Quaye ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100
  • Karim Nazrul Rahman ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $20

    โ€œStay strong. Thought of Lucy all day after reading this. - Rajshahiโ€

  • Anna Borisov ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $5

    โ€œHope this helps. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Kyivโ€

  • Mia P. Munoz ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $10

    โ€œPraying for you. Hope you get the rest soon. - Gold Coastโ€

  • Carol L. Nelson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Funmilayo Mercy Oyelaran ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $15
  • Zainab Amal Rashid ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50

    โ€œBe well. From Mecca with love.โ€

  • Oksana Maria Tkachuk ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $15

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  • Mateo P. Figueroa๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Gayathri R. Pillai๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Herman C. Castillo๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Romeo S. Aquino๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

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

  • Faith Naliaka Karanja๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Junko Sachiko Fujita๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Maล‚gorzata Monika Pietrzak๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Waylon C. Cook๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Pavel Rubel Begum๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Patient and understanding

    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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  • Hang in there, Lucy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Take care.

    • Sending good thoughts. Hope you get there. Thinking of Glendale.

      • Good luck. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Kampala.

        • Keep going, Lucy. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Salerno.

          • Hope things get better soon, Lucy. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

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