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Help Irene keep the Neighbors' Pantry pantry stocked

Irene runs a volunteer pantry feeding 312 families; this fund restocks shelves for the winter.

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Irene A. Medina
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Madrid
Since 2019, our volunteer team has run Neighbors' Pantry every Sunday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 19 families, and now we feed 312 each week. Donations have dropped by about 49% this winter, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 14 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Madrid 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 $1,700 goes: โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $410 โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $920 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $370 I hope life is good to you. - Irene

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  • Weston W. Fields ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $200

    โ€œThought of Irene all day after reading this. - San Franciscoโ€

  • Luiz Henrique Silva ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100

    โ€œThinking of you. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Caloocanโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $100

    โ€œSending love. Shared with friends too. - Haifaโ€

  • Babatunde Ikenna Oladipo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100
  • Henry Jide Akinwale ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $77
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $61
  • Damian Adamczyk ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $60
  • Marta D. Sandoval ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $50

    โ€œWishing you the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Cartagenaโ€

  • Suresh S. Bajpai ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $50
  • Habib Emon Begum ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Emma Emma De Vries ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $50
  • Olivia K. Davids ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Eli Frazier ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Joรฃo Rafael Ramos ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50
  • Trupti C. Bhide ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Aria P. Chavez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $47
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $30
  • Neha S. Gala ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $29
  • Alexander D. Grant ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

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  • Luke Ramos๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Elias Lukas Otto๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Went above and beyond

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Milon Milon Pramanik๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

  • Riley L. Castillo๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

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

  • Kamal Adel Abdallah๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡นVerified donor
    Made me feel heard

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

  • Doron Shai Dahan๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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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  • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Orlando.

    • sending strength, Irene. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

      • Stay strong. More neighborhoods should do this. Greetings from Londrina.

        • best of luck, Irene. Hope you get there. God bless

          • Best of luck. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Put this on a community board in Kilkenny this morning. God bless.

            • Thinking of you and your family, Irene. Hope you get there.

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