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Help Zoé keep the the Harvest Pantry pantry stocked

Help keep a free food pantry open for elderly neighbors in Boulogne-Billancourt.

🇫🇷 Boulogne-Billancourt, Île-de-France, France1,994 views
Zoé Valérie Breton
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Boulogne-Billancourt
Since 2021, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Saturday from the back of the parish hall. We started with 15 families, and now we feed 162 each week. Donations have dropped by about 38% this winter, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 15 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Boulogne-Billancourt market and keep every receipt. Each $35 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $3,100 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,500 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $940 • Baby formula and diapers: $540 • Refrigeration and electricity: $120 Thank you for reading my story.

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    Helped when no one else could

    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.

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    Delivered on promises

    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.

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    Made me feel heard

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

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    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Delivered on promises

    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.

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  • Renata B. LópezPhoto verified

    rooting for you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

    • stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Bangkok.

      • Rooting for you. Hope this works out for you. I'll check back for the next update.

        • Wishing you the best, Zoé. Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Thinking of Boulogne-Billancourt.

          • Thanks for sharing this. Great idea, hope you get there. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

            • Sending love, Zoé. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

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