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Weekly meals for families facing hunger in Narayanganj
The Community Pantry pantry in Narayanganj is running low just as demand rises; $400 will stock it for 9 weeks.
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Since 2021, our volunteer team has run Community Pantry every Thursday from the back of the mosque courtyard. We started with 16 families, and now we feed 375 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 35% this summer, while the line has grown every single week.
We rely on volunteers - 10 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Narayanganj 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 $400 goes:
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $230
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $95
• Baby formula and diapers: $50
• Refrigeration and electricity: $25
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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- Donatella Martina Pellegrino 🇮🇹 · $100
“Take care of yourselves. Please keep us posted. - Palermo”
- Hassan Zeeshan Ismail 🇵🇰 · $100
- Rodel P. Reyes 🇵🇭 · $30
“Happy to help. Please keep us posted. - Iloilo City”
- Cecelia Morgan 🇯🇲 · $10
“Stay strong. Gave what I could this week. - Spanish Town”
- Rey P. Aquino 🇵🇭 · $5
- Emily W. Hughes 🇺🇸 · $5
“Hope things get better - Salem”
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Hope things get better soon, Shakil. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Onitsha
Praying for you, Shakil. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 3 people at work. Love from Dhaka.
So sorry you're going through this, Shakil. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Narayanganj.
Hang in there, Shakil. Shared it with a few friends. Don't give up. Take care.