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Help Nova keep the Community Pantry pantry stocked
The Community Pantry pantry in Louisville is running low just as demand rises; $4,000 will stock it for 11 weeks.
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Since 2021, our volunteer team has run Community Pantry every Saturday from the back of a school canteen. We started with 20 families, and now we feed 125 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 48% this harvest gap, 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 Louisville market and keep every receipt.
Each $55 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 $4,000 goes:
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $2,300
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $820
• Baby formula and diapers: $610
• Refrigeration and electricity: $270
If you're reading this, thank you.
- Nova
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Hang in there, Nova. Shared it with a few friends.
you're not alone, Nova. I hope things turn around soon. Love from New Delhi.
Wishing you the best, Nova. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
You're not alone, Nova. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best
Wishing you peace. Great idea, hope you get there. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care
sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Love from Madrid.
Rooting for you. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Negombo.
Hang in there, Nova. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.
best of luck, Nova. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Put this on a community board in Addis Ababa this morning!
Sending love, Nova. Your post was clear and honest. After 14 years in accounting I know how hard it is to ask for anything!
hope it all works out. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Lahore but we're thinking of you. God bless.