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Feed 92 families each week at the Sunday Shelf in Turin
The the Sunday Shelf pantry in Turin is running low just as demand rises; $2,750 will stock it for 12 weeks.
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Since 2022, our volunteer team has run the Sunday Shelf every Tuesday from the back of a school canteen. We started with 23 families, and now we feed 92 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 30% this summer, while the line has grown every single week.
We rely on volunteers - 10 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Turin market and keep every receipt.
Each $25 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 $2,750 goes:
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,350
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $880
• Baby formula and diapers: $220
• Refrigeration and electricity: $300
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
- Salvatore
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Hang in there, Salvatore. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Salvatore?
Thank you. If you're in Turin I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Happy to explain more.
Take care. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Sending love, Salvatore. It takes guts to ask. Well done
Hang in there, Salvatore. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. All the best.
Keep going. Hope this works out for you. Wish I lived closer to Rawalpindi so I could bring a meal.