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Weekly meals for families and seniors in Lagos

Daniel runs a volunteer pantry feeding 179 families; this fund restocks shelves for the harvest gap.

🇳🇬 Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria1,481 views
Daniel Falana
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Lagos
Since 2020, our volunteer team has run the Second Helping every Tuesday from the back of a borrowed garage. We started with 26 families, and now we feed 179 each week. Donations have dropped by about 59% this harvest gap, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 6 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Lagos market and keep every receipt. Each $5 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $450 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $270 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $55 • Baby formula and diapers: $100 • Refrigeration and electricity: $25 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Daniel

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  • Su-bin Kyung-mi Shin 🇰🇷 · $5
  • Manon Inès Renault 🇫🇷 · $50
  • Davide Pellegrino 🇮🇹 · $68
  • Theo Walter Schäfer 🇩🇪 · $29
  • Mercedes C. Fernández 🇲🇽 · $10

    “Every little bit. - Coyoacán”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $10

    “You got this. - Riverside”

  • Shuai Feng Du 🇺🇸 · $68

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Daniel all day after reading this.”

  • Hridoy Dipu Jahan 🇮🇳 · $31
  • Nova C. Stanley 🇺🇸 · $50

    “I'm in San Jose, thinking of you.”

  • Anushka Trivedi 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Patricia R. Torres 🇦🇷 · $69
  • Oliver R. Harper 🇬🇧 · $10

Reviews

2.9(15 reviews)

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  • Bappy Sheikh🇬🇧Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Beth H. Jensen🇺🇸Verified helper
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Aleena Qazi🇵🇰Verified helper
    Exceptional service

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

  • Kinsley R. Perkins🇬🇧Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Christopher J. Chavez🇨🇦Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

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

  • Ali Tarar🇵🇰Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

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

  • Hannah Mensah🇬🇭Verified donor
    Made me feel heard

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

  • Rocío B. Jiménez🇺🇸Verified donor
    Really cared about my situation

    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.

  • Mateo Griffin🇬🇧Verified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Lucky Mokoena🇿🇦Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    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.

  • Sara Hegazy🇫🇷Verified donor
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Chloe Burrell🇺🇸Verified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Duha Metwally🇲🇦Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Indah Hutapea🇮🇩Verified helper
    Made me feel heard

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Adalynn Walsh🇨🇦Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    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.

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  • Hope things get better soon. Hope you get there. Don't give up. Thinking of Lagos.

    • Carlo GrassoAddress verified

      Thinking of you. Great idea, hope you get there. It's not much but it's yours.

      • do you have the shopping receipts you could share with the moderators?

        • Daniel FalanaOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

          Yes, I've it and I've sent it to the moderators. I'll also put a copy up in the updates with my details hidden.

      • wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in 6th of October City this morning

        • sending good thoughts. This could happen to any of us.

          • hang in there. Shared this with my family.

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