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The Sunday Shelf: keep the shelves full this harvest gap

Hadi runs a volunteer pantry feeding 254 families; this fund restocks shelves for the harvest gap.

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Hadi El-Sayed
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Boulogne-Billancourt
Since 2023, our volunteer team has run the Sunday Shelf every Saturday from the back of the parish hall. We started with 28 families, and now we feed 254 each week. Donations have dropped by about 44% this harvest gap, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 19 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Boulogne-Billancourt market and keep every receipt. Each $40 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $2,700 goes: • Baby formula and diapers: $380 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,300 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,020 If you're reading this, thank you. - Hadi

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  • Gilles Marchal 🇫🇷 · $50
  • Samuel Usman Gbadamosi 🇳🇬 · $25

    “From my family to yours! - Lagos”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇹 · $10
  • Caroline B. Mitchell 🇦🇺 · $25
  • Natalie Pruitt 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Mikhail Belov 🇷🇺 · $10
  • Kai P. Vance 🇦🇺 · $5
  • Antonella Camilla Martino 🇮🇹 · $47.50

    “Hope it all works out. Small amount but sent with love. - Parma”

  • Zoé Simone Lecomte 🇫🇷 · $5
  • Kipchoge Urassa 🇹🇿 · $10

    “Wish I could do more. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Zanzibar City”

  • Jameson F. Rhodes 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Lydia P. Sanchez 🇬🇧 · $50
  • Anonymous 🇳🇵 · $20

    “Hang in there. Hope the April deadline works out.”

  • Majid Osama Taha 🇪🇬 · $5

    “Every little bit. From Cairo with love.”

  • Arif Jahid Khan 🇧🇩 · $20
  • Snehal H. Kothari 🇮🇳 · $10
  • Hlengiwe D. Mthembu 🇿🇦 · $75
  • Owen M. Meyer 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Nora O'Dwyer 🇮🇪 · $20
  • Raffaele Filippo Pellegrino 🇮🇹 · $30

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    Delivered on promises

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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    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.

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    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Went above and beyond

    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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    Trustworthy helper

    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.

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    Patient and understanding

    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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    Genuine person with a big heart

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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    Great help in a difficult time

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  • Is there anything that isn't money that would help Hadi?

    • Hadi El-SayedOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Boulogne-Billancourt I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for asking.

  • Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. After 25 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best

    • sending good thoughts, Hadi. This could happen to any of us. I have a 13 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Nashik.

      • Efe Recep AktaşID verified

        Praying for you, Hadi. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

        • How is Hadi doing now?

          • hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out.

            • Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. God bless

              • Wishing you the best. More neighborhoods should do this. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Kampala.

                • Looking forward to the next update. Sent it to 9 people at work. Blessings.

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