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Weekly meals for elderly neighbors in Fort Collins

Michelle runs a volunteer pantry feeding 137 families; this fund restocks shelves for the summer.

🇺🇸 Colorado, United States4,897 views
Michelle Wagner
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Fort Collins
Since 2021, our volunteer team has run Neighbors' Pantry every Tuesday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 13 families, and now we feed 137 each week. Donations have dropped by about 43% this summer, 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 Fort Collins market and keep every receipt. Each $40 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 $3,700 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $2,050 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,200 • Baby formula and diapers: $280 • Refrigeration and electricity: $170 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Michelle

Updates from Michelle

  1. Quick update: $2,327 raised so far (63%). I met with the wholesaler and confirmed the amounts. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. We're at 34% thanks to 24 of you. the plan for fresh vegetables and fruit is now scheduled. More news soon.

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $15
  • Esther Damilola Salami 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Every little bit. My mother told me about this one. - Yonkers”

  • Amparo E. Gómez 🇨🇴 · $15

    “Good luck. Gave what I could this week. - Cali”

  • Wendy C. Foster 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Ayaan D. Sood 🇬🇧 · $5

    “Stay strong. Hope the January deadline works out. - Manchester”

  • Vinayak S. Deshmukh 🇮🇳 · $10

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

  • Miles A. Russell 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Liliana F. Graham 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Rory B. O'Carroll 🇮🇪 · $5

    “Every little bit. My sister told me about this one. - Cork”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $200
  • Anonymous 🇺🇬 · $10
  • Josiane Beatriz Teixeira 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Sumon Ratul Talukder 🇧🇩 · $30

    “Wishing you the best. Thought of Michelle all day after reading this.”

  • Ricardo J. Estrada 🇨🇴 · $5

    “Thinking of you. I'm in Palmira, thinking of you.”

  • Miguel Davi Marques 🇧🇷 · $50
  • Landon Ray 🇦🇺 · $20

    “Thought of Michelle all day after reading this. - Parramatta”

  • Soledad R. Lozano 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Cooper B. Gutierrez 🇺🇸 · $10
  • Manisha R. Kohli 🇮🇳 · $10

Reviews

2.8(6 reviews)

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  • Ahmet İbrahim Avcı🇹🇷Verified helper
    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.

  • Luiz Márcio Moreira🇧🇷Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Fatima Samira Gaber🇸🇦Verified donor
    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

  • Khadija Comfort Hassan🇳🇬Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    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.

  • Amir Hatem Yassin🇸🇦Verified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

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

  • Okello Peter Massawe🇰🇪Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    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.

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  • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Fort Collins

    • Michelle WagnerOwnerAnswer

      Thank you. If you're in Fort Collins I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.

  • Good luck. More neighborhoods should do this. Sent it to 24 people at work.

    • You're not alone. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Wish I lived closer to Nashik so I could bring a meal. Love from Muzaffarpur.

      • your post was clear and honest. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Fort Collins.

        • Good luck. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 15 people at work. Blessings.

          • Sending good thoughts. More neighborhoods should do this. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care!

            $3,551.50 raised of $3,700

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