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Weekly meals for families and seniors in Faisalabad

The the Harvest Pantry pantry in Faisalabad is running low just as demand rises; $350 will stock it for 7 weeks.

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Since 2021, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Sunday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 18 families, and now we feed 181 each week. Donations have dropped by about 60% this winter, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 9 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Faisalabad market and keep every receipt. Each $5 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 $350 goes: • Baby formula and diapers: $65 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $85 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $200 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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Updates from Maryam

Quick update: $277 raised so far (79%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
Good news. Because of your gifts ($277 in total) I made the first payment toward fresh vegetables and fruit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
Update from Faisalabad: I made the first payment toward rice, beans, flour and oil. We're at 29% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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Pedro José Mendes
Best of luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Pattaya.

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