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Help Larissa keep the the Harvest Pantry pantry stocked
Larissa runs a volunteer pantry feeding 316 families; this fund restocks shelves for the harvest gap.
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Since 2019, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Saturday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 26 families, and now we feed 316 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 30% this harvest gap, while the line has grown every single week.
We rely on volunteers - 12 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Guarulhos market and keep every receipt.
Each $15 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 $650 goes:
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $155
• Refrigeration and electricity: $45
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $450
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
- Larissa
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Hope it all works out, Larissa. Shared this with my family. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Nagpur!
best of luck, Larissa. Gave what I could, wish it was more. All the best.
Rooting for you, Larissa. This could happen to any of us!
Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. It's not much but it's yours. All the best