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Weekly meals for families and seniors in Rajkot

Ishrat runs a volunteer pantry feeding 127 families; this fund restocks shelves for the harvest gap.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Rajkot, Gujarat, India918 views
Ishrat Rubina Rashid
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Rajkot
Since 2022, our volunteer team has run the Second Helping every Thursday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 21 families, and now we feed 127 each week. Donations have dropped by about 59% this harvest gap, 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 Rajkot 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 $500 goes: โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $220 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $185 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $70 โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $25 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • Eli G. Robertson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100
  • Omer Avraham Katz ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $70
  • Ngozi Bukola Nwankwo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50
  • Rashid Ali Ismail ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $30
  • Keith Harper ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $25
  • Heru Fajar Kartika ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25
  • Barasa Waweru Mutebi ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $20

    โ€œHang in there. Thought of Ishrat all day after reading this. - Mwanzaโ€

  • Cooper K. Morrison ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Kirit S. Gaikwad ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Habib Tanvir Parvez ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Sarah B. Welch ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $10

    โ€œHope this helps. I'm in Geelong, thinking of you. - Geelongโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5
  • Ida Sophie Kรถnig ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $5

    โ€œThought of Ishrat all day after reading this. - Munichโ€

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2.6(7 reviews)

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  • Viktor Alexei Andreev๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Junaid Haris Ahmed๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

  • Thร nh Tรขm Mai๐Ÿ‡ป๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Macharia Dennis Kioko๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Helped when no one else could

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Portia Yvonne Antwi๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญVerified donor
    Professional and kind

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

  • Gregory C. Rice๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

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

  • Tharun T. Chandrasekhar๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    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.

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  • Good luck. Projects like this are what make a place worth living in. Don't give up. Greetings from Ahmedabad.

    • Sending good thoughts, Ishrat. More neighborhoods should do this. Blessings.

      • Hope it all works out, Ishrat. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Rajkot

        • Sending good thoughts, Ishrat. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I'm in retail myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. Greetings from Riverside

          • Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My neighbor in Lalitpur donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Lalitpur.

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