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The Open Hands Pantry pantry in Edinburgh is running low just as demand rises; $2,500 will stock it for 10 weeks.

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom2,006 views
Since 2023, our volunteer team has run Open Hands Pantry every Sunday from the back of a borrowed garage. We started with 22 families, and now we feed 263 each week. Donations have dropped by about 50% this rainy season, 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 Edinburgh market and keep every receipt. Each $45 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 $2,500 goes: โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $580 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $280 โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,640 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Asher

  1. Thank you all. We're at 48% now ($1,188). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 19% now ($476). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for rice, beans, flour and oil is now scheduled. - Asher

  • Bappy Sajib Akter ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $500
  • Surafel Ephrem Jemal ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $100
  • Yasmin Reem Bouzid ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100
  • Filippo Leonardo D'Amico ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $100

    โ€œHappy to help. My colleague told me about this one. - Latinaโ€

  • Daniel Itzhak Rosenberg ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $100
  • Jun Ling Ren ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $80.50

    โ€œGood luck. Thought of Asher all day after reading this. - Hamiltonโ€

  • Subramanian W. Sivakumar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $79
  • Jomar T. Dizon ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $77
  • Shapla Moumita Molla ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $60.50
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $50
  • Pooja Indira Lama ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $50

    โ€œRooting for you. Small amount but sent with love. - Biratnagarโ€

  • Taslima Shapla Mia ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Taslima Rubina Pramanik ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Inna Lyudmila Romanov ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $45.50

    โ€œAll the best. Hope the December deadline works out. - Kyivโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $34.50
  • Paisley Perry ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $30.50
  • Antoine Yann Mercier ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $30
  • Pamela T. Jones ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $30

    โ€œStay strong. Thought of Asher all day after reading this. - Sydneyโ€

  • Fatuma Winnie Omondi ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $30

    โ€œRooting for you. Thought of Asher all day after reading this. - Kampalaโ€

  • Miles T. Patel ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25

    โ€œThought of Asher all day after reading this. - San Franciscoโ€

Reviews

2.3(6 reviews)

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  • Njeri Nabirye Mwangi๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    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.

  • Alejandra G. Franco๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    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.

  • Atul M. Gala๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

  • Reza Kurniawan Kusuma๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Great help in a difficult time

    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.

  • Imran L. Abrahams๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Sevgi Melek Yฤฑldฤฑz๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    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.

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  • Hang in there, Asher. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Mombasa.

    • Hope it all works out, Asher. More neighborhoods should do this. Wish I lived closer to Christchurch so I could bring a meal. Love from Dhaka

      • Wishing you the best. Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Edinburgh

        • wishing you peace. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Paris!

          • You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Greetings from Riyadh.

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