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Help Jorge keep the Neighbors' Pantry pantry stocked

Help keep a free food pantry open for neighbors in need in Zapopan.

🇲🇽 Jalisco, Mexico1,189 views
Jorge W. Cordero
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Zapopan
Since 2019, our volunteer team has run Neighbors' Pantry every Monday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 23 families, and now we feed 203 each week. Donations have dropped by about 39% this harvest gap, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 18 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Zapopan 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 $850 goes: • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $360 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $460 • Refrigeration and electricity: $30 If you're reading this, thank you.

Updates from Jorge

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($118 in total) I met with the wholesaler and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. Quick update: $218 raised so far (26%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Good news. Because of your gifts ($428 in total) I met with the wholesaler and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  • Sandeep Bikash Joshi 🇳🇵 · $10
  • Mia L. Hoffman 🇺🇸 · $20

    “Hope this helps. Hope the December deadline works out. - Fort Worth”

  • Chebet Halima Waweru 🇰🇪 · $25
  • Akua Araba Amoah 🇬🇭 · $10
  • Gayathri M. Chettiar 🇮🇳 · $25

    “From my family to yours. Only $25 but hope it helps. - Bhopal”

  • Odhiambo Athumani Kato 🇹🇿 · $10
  • Zain Salman Hussain 🇵🇰 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇮🇩 · $15
  • Mega Novi Mahendra 🇮🇩 · $100

    “Thought of Jorge all day after reading this. - Jakarta Selatan”

  • Ronan A. Smith 🇮🇪 · $50

    “Hope it all works out. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Kilkenny”

  • Daniel G. Ramírez 🇨🇴 · $10

    “Stay strong. Hope the December deadline works out. - Bogotá”

  • Tracey G. Joubert 🇿🇦 · $25

    “Hope this helps. Saw your post and had to give. - Mthatha”

  • Sari Dinda Simanjuntak 🇮🇩 · $15

    “Wish I could do more. Please keep us posted. - Bogor”

  • Mikael Forsberg 🇸🇪 · $50

    “Praying for you. Thought of Jorge all day after reading this.”

  • Sandeep S. Verma 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Francis R. Rodriguez 🇵🇭 · $25
  • Fenna Noor Scholten 🇳🇱 · $5
  • Naomi Cole 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $30

    “Wishing you the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Brooklyn”

Reviews

2.3(6 reviews)

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  • Chiamaka Queen Williams🇳🇬Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    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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    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Hadley F. Russell🇬🇧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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    Trustworthy helper

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Sawsan Lubna Ghanem🇸🇦Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    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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    Exactly what I needed

    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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  • Sending strength. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

    • Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Los Angeles

      • Haider Rizwan RazaPhoto verified

        Thinking of you and your family, Jorge. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Blessings!

        • Hope things get better soon. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Zapopan.

          • Hope you get there. Sent it to 40 people at work. All the best

            $528 raised of $850

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