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Help Netsanet keep the the Second Helping pantry stocked

The the Second Helping pantry in Jimma is running low just as demand rises; $300 will stock it for 12 weeks.

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น Jimma, Oromia, Ethiopia1,211 views
Netsanet Kassa
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Jimma
Since 2023, our volunteer team has run the Second Helping every Monday from the back of the parish hall. We started with 25 families, and now we feed 156 each week. Donations have dropped by about 60% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 7 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Jimma market and keep every receipt. Each $5 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $300 goes: โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $145 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $65 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $60 โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $30 I hope life is good to you. - Netsanet

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  • Beth G. Richards ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $33
  • Pranee Orawan Saetang ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $5
  • Maeve O'Donnell ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $20

    โ€œFrom my family to yours - Corkโ€

  • Siti Nur Sutanto ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $10

    โ€œI'm in Bekasi, thinking of you.โ€

  • Noboru Ishikawa ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $20

    โ€œRooting for you. My colleague told me about this one.โ€

  • Ethan Baptiste Brunet ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $30
  • Hyun-ju Kwon ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50

    โ€œStay strong - Busanโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $13

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3.3(12 reviews)

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  • Ionuศ› Zamfir๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ดVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Cecilia Cruz๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

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  • Ayaan Rajput๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Exceptional service

    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.

  • Marisol Treviรฑo๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

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  • Bimala Koirala๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

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  • Byaruhanga Kiprop๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟVerified donor
    Amazing support system

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Pavithra T. Hegde๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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