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Weekly meals for families and seniors in Jacksonville

Help keep a free food pantry open for families and seniors in Jacksonville.

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Megan Willis
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Jacksonville
Since 2022, our volunteer team has run the Second Helping every Friday from the back of the parish hall. We started with 22 families, and now we feed 299 each week. Donations have dropped by about 41% this school holidays, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 16 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Jacksonville market and keep every receipt. Each $30 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 $2,350 goes: • Refrigeration and electricity: $220 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,050 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,080 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

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  • Mulu Lemlem Alemu🇪🇹Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Mercedes P. Rojas🇦🇷Verified helper
    Great help in a difficult time

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Amazing support system

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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    Went above and beyond

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Professional and kind

    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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  • Thanks for sharing this, Megan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

    • stay strong. Shared this with my family. I hope September is when things finally get easier. God bless

      • Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

        • wishing you the best. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Blessings

          • Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Saket so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Mysuru.

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