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Help Alessandro keep the the Thursday Table pantry stocked

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

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Alessandro De Rosa
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Naples
Since 2022, our volunteer team has run the Thursday Table every Friday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 22 families, and now we feed 259 each week. Donations have dropped by about 41% this summer, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 20 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Naples 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 $1,050 goes: โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $105 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $370 โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $575 Thanks for reading all this.

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  • Oliver L. Carter ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Ana M. Navarro ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $75
  • Akash B. Chaturvedi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Samantha K. Edwards ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $20

    โ€œThought of Alessandro all day after reading this.โ€

  • Ramesh L. Das ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5

    โ€œI'm in Mumbai, thinking of you. - Mumbaiโ€

  • Sajib Pavel Kabir ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $25

    โ€œHang in there. - Thaneโ€

  • Hazel Francisco ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $4

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2.8(12 reviews)

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    Restored my faith in humanity

    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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    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Favour Daramola๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Practical and effective help

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    Trustworthy helper

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    Great help in a difficult time

    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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    Amazing support system

    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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    Really cared about my situation

    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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    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

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    Exceeded expectations

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    Exceptional service

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  • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Naples.

    • Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about refrigeration and electricity, advice is welcome too. Thanks for asking.

  • Keep going, Alessandro. Shared this with my family.

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

      • Refrigeration and electricity is $105 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page. Thanks for looking so closely.

    • Hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

      • So sorry you're going through this. More neighborhoods should do this. Thinking of Naples.

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