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Help Henry keep the the Sunday Shelf pantry stocked

Henry runs a volunteer pantry feeding 259 families; this fund restocks shelves for the harvest gap.

🇺🇸 Syracuse, New York, United States2,571 views
Henry Whitaker
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Syracuse
Since 2019, our volunteer team has run the Sunday Shelf every Tuesday from the back of a community center. We started with 27 families, and now we feed 259 each week. Donations have dropped by about 35% this harvest gap, 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 Syracuse market and keep every receipt. Each $30 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 $2,650 goes: • Refrigeration and electricity: $130 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $2,000 • Baby formula and diapers: $520 Thanks for being kind about this. - Henry

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    “Best of luck. Only $30 but hope it helps. - Lalitpur”

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    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    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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    Very responsive and caring

    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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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • you're not alone, Henry. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Love from Istanbul.

    • Sending love. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

      • Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings

        • Good luck. Shared this with my family. After 14 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything.

          • Sending strength, Henry. This could happen to any of us. Take care.

            • Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours

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