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Weekly meals for families facing hunger in Manchester

Rylee runs a volunteer pantry feeding 212 families; this fund restocks shelves for the rainy season.

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Rylee H. Maldonado
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Manchester
Since 2022, our volunteer team has run the Second Helping every Monday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 14 families, and now we feed 212 each week. Donations have dropped by about 30% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 19 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Manchester market and keep every receipt. Each $25 feeds a family of four for a week. All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs. Where the $2,950 goes: • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $1,100 • Refrigeration and electricity: $290 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,560 Thanks for being kind about this. - Rylee
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Updates from Rylee

  1. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($141). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for rice, beans, flour and oil is now scheduled.

  2. Quick update: $141 raised so far (5%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  3. Wanted to say thank you properly. 4% funded and I made the first payment toward rice, beans, flour and oil.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Rafiq Nahid Hossain 🇧🇩 · $15
  • Haider Irfan Ahmed 🇵🇰 · $100
  • Kemal Eren Kara 🇹🇷 · $10
  • Ernestina Matilda Opoku 🇬🇭 · $10

    “Good luck. Hope you get the rest soon. - Cape Coast”

  • Kartika Elsa Lubis 🇮🇩 · $10

    “Thought of Rylee all day after reading this. - Jakarta”

  • Ezekiel S. Cooper 🇨🇦 · $6
  • Carlos J. Zamora 🇪🇸 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Happy to help. Hope the September deadline works out. - Shreveport”

Reviews

2.3(6 reviews)

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  • Dinda Hani Permana🇮🇩Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Eman Ayesha Jilani🇵🇰Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    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.

  • Sandra Rita Adjei🇬🇭Verified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Ahmet Arda Kılıç🇹🇷Verified helper
    Went above and beyond

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Snehal L. Naik🇮🇳Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    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.

  • Mai Anh Thai🇺🇸Verified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    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.

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