Help Sergio keep the the Second Helping pantry stocked
The the Second Helping pantry in Bakersfield is running low just as demand rises; $3,850 will stock it for 9 weeks.
Updates from Sergio
43% there. I made the first payment toward refrigeration and electricity. Thank you.
Small update. $735 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.
- Simona Ungureanu 🇷🇴 · $250
- Elisabeth Jung 🇩🇪 · $200
“God bless. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Augsburg”
- Pedro J. Domingo 🇵🇭 · $200
- Anonymous 🇲🇦 · $100
- Akosua Vida Amponsah 🇬🇭 · $100
- Paulina Zakrzewski 🇵🇱 · $100
“From my family to yours. Hope the October deadline works out. - Gdynia”
- Yumi Yumi Harada 🇯🇵 · $100
- Rima Sabina Akter 🇮🇳 · $100
“I'm in Rajkot, thinking of you. - Rajkot”
- Temitope Omolara Fashola 🇳🇬 · $75
“From Ikeja with love.”
- Shailesh B. Zaveri 🇮🇳 · $75
“Best of luck - Agra”
- Khadija Yasmin Mourad 🇫🇷 · $75
- Nabirye Neema Mollel 🇰🇪 · $75
- Jennifer C. Holland 🇬🇧 · $73
- Madhu G. Sidhu 🇮🇳 · $72.50
“Best of luck. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Udaipur”
- Maria N. Garcia 🇺🇸 · $65
- Michel Damien Marie 🇨🇦 · $53
“I'm in Brandon, thinking of you.”
- Megumi Hara 🇯🇵 · $50
- Aarav L. Joshi 🇮🇳 · $50
- Evans Kipchoge Musyoka 🇰🇪 · $50
- Anh Tài Bui 🇺🇸 · $50
Reviews
3.5(11 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Amazing support system
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.
- Professional and kind
I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.
- Trustworthy helper
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.
- Exceeded expectations
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.
- Exceptional service
This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.
- Amazing support system
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
- Very responsive and caring
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Very responsive and caring
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
- Really cared about my situation
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.
- Truly grateful for the support
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Great help in a difficult time
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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Rooting for you. Shared this with my family. After 18 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything. God bless.
what exactly is the $3,850 for?
It's all in the list in the story. rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale) is the big one at $1,750, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Thanks, that means a lot.
wishing you the best, Sergio. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Please keep us posted. All the best.
Keep going. More neighborhoods should do this. Don't be hard on yourself for asking
take care. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
Wishing you the best, Sergio. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 3 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
sending love. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Bakersfield.