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Weekly meals for families facing hunger in Manila

Help keep a free food pantry open for families facing hunger in Manila.

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Allan C. Enriquez
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Manila
Since 2022, our volunteer team has run Open Hands Pantry every Thursday from the back of the parish hall. We started with 15 families, and now we feed 113 each week. Donations have dropped by about 60% this harvest gap, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 13 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Manila market and keep every receipt. Each $10 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 $450 goes: • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $115 • Baby formula and diapers: $125 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $210 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.

Updates from Allan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 12% now ($55). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($125 in total) I made the first payment toward baby formula and diapers. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Quick update: $225 raised so far (50%). the plan for baby formula and diapers is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Hạnh Như Ly 🇻🇳 · $100
  • Clodagh J. Moran 🇮🇪 · $69

    “Keep your head up. Thought of Allan all day after reading this. - Dublin”

  • Ido Azoulay 🇮🇱 · $35
  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25
  • Anonymous 🇪🇬 · $25
  • Donatella Romano 🇮🇹 · $25
  • Daniel P. Escobar 🇨🇴 · $20
  • Leon Thomas Engel 🇩🇪 · $20
  • Madelyn Duran 🇬🇧 · $15
  • Meltem Nur Işık 🇹🇷 · $10

    “Blessings. Hope the December deadline works out. - Ankara”

  • Ika Ayu Sitompul 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Haris Tanoto 🇮🇩 · $10
  • Marta T. Vásquez 🇦🇷 · $5
  • Adrián A. Gutiérrez 🇲🇽 · $5

Reviews

3.8(5 reviews)

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  • Camille M. Andrada🇵🇭Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Hossain Liton Parvez🇧🇩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.

  • Aurora E. Brewer🇬🇧Verified donor
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Jamal Hussein Haddad🇪🇬Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Alejandro P. Álvarez🇪🇸Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    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.

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  • Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Allan

    • sending strength. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. God bless.

      • Take care, Allan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My cousin had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Mandaue.

        • Thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from London.

          $374 raised of $450

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