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Help Sandeep keep the Open Hands Pantry pantry stocked
Help keep a free food pantry open for students and shift workers in Thane.
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Since 2019, our volunteer team has run Open Hands Pantry every Monday from the back of the parish hall. We started with 18 families, and now we feed 288 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 40% this summer, while the line has grown every single week.
We rely on volunteers - 9 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Thane market and keep every receipt.
Each $5 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 $500 goes:
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $320
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $80
• Baby formula and diapers: $50
• Refrigeration and electricity: $50
Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
- Sandeep
Updates from Sandeep
5% there. we've started the first stage. Thank you. - Sandeep
Quick update: $25 raised so far (5%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($35 in total) the plan for refrigeration and electricity is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
- Dante W. Zamora 🇵🇭 · $39
“Hang in there. Only $39 but hope it helps. - San Fernando”
- Phương Hoa Diep 🇻🇳 · $10
- Hideo Naoki Matsuda 🇯🇵 · $25
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You're not alone. Hope this works out for you. After 20 years in accounting I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Take care
Hang in there, Sandeep. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Blessings.
Praying for you, Sandeep. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.
Best of luck, Sandeep. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Please keep us posted. Blessings
sending strength. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. All the best.
good luck. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money
Wishing you peace, Sandeep. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Sandeep. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier!