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Feed 86 families each week at the Harvest Pantry in London

Ramesh runs a volunteer pantry feeding 86 families; this fund restocks shelves for the harvest gap.

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Ramesh M. Kashyap
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London
Since 2021, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Thursday from the back of a borrowed garage. We started with 29 families, and now we feed 86 each week. Donations have dropped by about 50% 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 London market and keep every receipt. Each $35 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 $3,050 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,050 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,050 • Baby formula and diapers: $610 • Refrigeration and electricity: $340 With deep gratitude, Ramesh
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Updates from Ramesh

  1. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($570). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for refrigeration and electricity is now scheduled.

  2. Update from London: I met with the wholesaler and confirmed the amounts. We're at 13% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  3. 6% there. I made the first payment toward refrigeration and electricity. Thank you.

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  • Lourdes R. Jiménez

    Rooting for you, Ramesh. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in Jakarta donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of London.

    • Manisha Rojina Basnet

      Keep going, Ramesh. Hope this works out for you.

      • Brielle S. SchwartzQuestionAddress verified

        Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Ramesh.

        • Ramesh M. KashyapOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale) is the big one at $1,050, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • Hazel Johnson

        you're not alone, Ramesh. This could happen to any of us. Thinking of London.

        • Arturo C. Carrillo

          sending love. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

          • Kunal R. Rawat

            Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Auckland donated after I showed her your page.

            • Ngozi Chukwu

              Sending good thoughts. More neighborhoods should do this. My husband and I read this together. Blessings.

              $789.50 raised of $3,050

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