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Weekly meals for families and seniors in Bogotá

Héctor runs a volunteer pantry feeding 100 families; this fund restocks shelves for the summer.

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Héctor R. Benítez
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Bogotá
Since 2020, our volunteer team has run the Thursday Table every Monday from the back of a school canteen. We started with 8 families, and now we feed 100 each week. Donations have dropped by about 37% this summer, 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 Bogotá 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 $200 goes: • Refrigeration and electricity: $50 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $100 • Baby formula and diapers: $50 With deep gratitude, Héctor
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  • Novelette Harris

    Looking forward to the next update. We're a small family in San Francisco but we're thinking of you.

    • Everett E. Espinoza

      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. Greetings from Venice

      • Johan H. JoubertQuestion

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

        • Rami Ahmed Radwan

          Rooting for you, Héctor. This could happen to any of us. I'm in hospitality myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Thinking of Bogotá.

          • Shirley P. WestPhoto verified

            rooting for you. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Put this on a community board in Depok this morning. All the best.

            • Ethan Aguilar

              Keep going, Héctor. Looking forward to the next update. Blessings

              • Lina Rima AbbasPhoto verified

                Sending strength, Héctor. It takes guts to ask. Well done. It's not much but it's yours.

                • Temitope Comfort Odukoya

                  Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

                  • Rania Amal Tannous

                    best of luck, Héctor. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                    • Georgiana Florea

                      Thanks for sharing this. Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Bahir Dar so I could bring a meal. All the best

                      • Yuto Shun Hara

                        Sending love, Héctor. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Lahore.

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