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Help Ingrid keep the Neighbors' Pantry pantry stocked

Ingrid runs a volunteer pantry feeding 141 families; this fund restocks shelves for the school holidays.

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Ingrid Ida Sommer
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Regensburg
Since 2023, our volunteer team has run Neighbors' Pantry every Tuesday from the back of a school canteen. We started with 13 families, and now we feed 141 each week. Donations have dropped by about 43% this school holidays, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 8 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Regensburg market and keep every receipt. Each $30 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $2,900 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,400 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $930 • Baby formula and diapers: $280 • Refrigeration and electricity: $290 Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure. - Ingrid

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  • Hope things get better soon. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Put this on a community board in El Paso this morning. Blessings

    • Stay strong, Ingrid. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.

      • Rooting for you, Ingrid. More neighborhoods should do this. We're a small family in Sapporo but we're thinking of you. Love from Sapporo.

        • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Contagem so I could bring a meal.

          • Sending strength, Ingrid. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.

            • Hope things get better soon, Ingrid. Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.

              • sending love, Ingrid. I hope things turn around soon. Love from Jakarta Selatan.

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