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Weekly meals for elderly neighbors in Wrocław

Help keep a free food pantry open for elderly neighbors in Wrocław.

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Marek Piotrowski
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Wrocław
Since 2021, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Monday from the back of a school canteen. We started with 28 families, and now we feed 151 each week. Donations have dropped by about 45% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 8 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Wrocław market and keep every receipt. Each $15 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $1,250 goes: • Baby formula and diapers: $190 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $870 • Refrigeration and electricity: $190 You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.

Updates from Marek

  1. Update from Wrocław: I made the first payment toward baby formula and diapers. We're at 64% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Quick update: $300 raised so far (24%). the plan for baby formula and diapers is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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  • Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We're a small family in Dhaka but we're thinking of you. God bless.

    • is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Marek.

      • Marek PiotrowskiOwnerAnswer

        Everything on the list is an amount I've been quoted or invoiced. baby formula and diapers comes first ($190) and I'll update the page as each thing gets paid. Appreciate you taking the time.

    • Thinking of you and your family, Marek. This could happen to any of us. Greetings from Lahore

      • take care, Marek. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Gaya donated after I showed her your page.

        • sending good thoughts, Marek. Shared it with a few friends. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money.

          • Wishing you peace. Great idea, hope you get there. Take care.

            • rooting for you, Marek. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.

              • Looking forward to the next update. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

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