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Feed 99 families each week at the Thursday Table in Guarulhos

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

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Guarulhos, Sรฃo Paulo, Brazil993 views
Marcelo Rodrigues
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Guarulhos
Since 2023, our volunteer team has run the Thursday Table every Tuesday from the back of a community center. We started with 30 families, and now we feed 99 each week. Donations have dropped by about 37% this harvest gap, 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 Guarulhos market and keep every receipt. Each $20 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $750 goes: โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $290 โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $310 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $150 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly. - Marcelo

Updates from Marcelo

  1. Small update. $446 so far, we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Update from Guarulhos: we've started the first stage. We're at 45% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Jigna T. Phadke ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $20
  • Otรกvio Luiz Moreira ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $250

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Gave what I could this week. - Belo Horizonteโ€

  • Daniel Bello Okafor ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Hossain Mohammad Dutta ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $30
  • Birgitta Bengtsson ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
  • Anna Halina Wasilewski ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $25

    โ€œThinking of you. My mother told me about this one. - Gdyniaโ€

  • Anthony G. Jennings ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Deniz Burak ร‡iftรงi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $36
  • Latoya B. Walker ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ ยท $30

    โ€œI'm in Spanish Town, thinking of you.โ€

  • Pablo A. Soto ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $15
  • Efua Patience Abdul ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $10
  • Rosรขngela Pinto ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10
  • Muhammad Naveed Orakzai ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $10
  • Derek Kelly ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $200
  • Cooper H. Park ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œBe well! - Portlandโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100

    โ€œStay strong. Please keep us posted. - Salemโ€

  • Heather B. Walker ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $15

    โ€œHope it all works out. Thought of Marcelo all day after reading this. - Manchesterโ€

Reviews

3.5(15 reviews)

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  • Daniel R. Cordero๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    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.

  • Derek H. Douglas๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Exactly what I needed

    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.

  • YiฤŸit Altun๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Allison A. Avila๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Salma Al-Farsi๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Oliver D. Jones๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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 Whitmore๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Joshua J. Hansen๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Junaid Ghani๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Wangari Swai๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Anyango Hamisi๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Brian Otieno๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Nadia L. Mthembu๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Harper T. Cortez๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Mark Williams๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    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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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marcelo!

    • hang in there, Marcelo. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Greetings from Bangkok.

      • Amelia CastilloPhoto verified

        Praying for you, Marcelo. Shared it with a few friends. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Pattaya.

        • Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Guarulhos.

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