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Help Ana keep the the Second Helping pantry stocked

Ana runs a volunteer pantry feeding 88 families; this fund restocks shelves for the summer.

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Ana Daniela Barros
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Pelotas
Since 2019, our volunteer team has run the Second Helping every Tuesday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 29 families, and now we feed 88 each week. Donations have dropped by about 58% this summer, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 9 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Pelotas market and keep every receipt. Each $10 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: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $570 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $310 • Baby formula and diapers: $115 • Refrigeration and electricity: $55 With deep gratitude, Ana

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  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $100

    “Good luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Enugu”

  • Saima Uzma Rana 🇵🇰 · $50
  • Valentina Neal 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Tarık Mustafa Ünal 🇳🇱 · $5
  • Neha Jadeja 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Saoirse F. Clarke 🇮🇪 · $25
  • Saima Afshan Ali 🇵🇰 · $25
  • Jun-seo Seung-woo Park 🇰🇷 · $100
  • John Paul R. Aguilar 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Hitesh F. Zaveri 🇮🇳 · $50
  • Abigail N. Obrien 🇺🇸 · $20
  • Devi R. Shetty 🇮🇳 · $32
  • Paul Benoit 🇫🇷 · $20
  • Suresh D. Venkatesh 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Isabelle J. Patterson 🇺🇸 · $21

    “Hope this helps. Only $21 but hope it helps. - Los Angeles”

  • Lorenzo L. Cortés 🇨🇴 · $51
  • Ronke Joy Lasisi 🇳🇬 · $5

    “Hope this helps. Thought of Ana all day after reading this. - Lagos”

  • Audrey G. Norwood 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Eva J. Frazier 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Cora C. Foster 🇺🇸 · $50

Reviews

3.6(7 reviews)

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  • Irina Natalia Tarasov🇷🇺Verified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Laiba Maryam Lashari🇵🇰Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Kunal C. Awasthi🇮🇳Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

  • Gianna Cunningham🇬🇧Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Nittaya Lalita Wongsawat🇹🇭Verified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Imad Adel Jaber🇪🇬Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Lillian P. Valdez🇬🇧Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

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

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  • thinking of you and your family. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

    • thinking of you, Ana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 15 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

      • Best of luck, Ana. Great idea, hope you get there. Take care.

        • Thinking of you, Ana. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. God bless.

          • wishing you the best, Ana. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Ana. Gave what I could, wish it was more. After 16 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Love from Edinburgh

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