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Weekly meals for neighbors in need in Mombasa
Help keep a free food pantry open for neighbors in need in Mombasa.
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Since 2020, our volunteer team has run Community Pantry every Saturday from the back of a borrowed garage. We started with 18 families, and now we feed 136 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 42% this winter, while the line has grown every single week.
We rely on volunteers - 20 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Mombasa market and keep every receipt.
Each $10 feeds a family of four for a week.
All of the funds go to groceries, fresh produce, and cold-storage costs.
Where the $450 goes:
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $135
• Refrigeration and electricity: $60
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $255
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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- Ha-joon Kyung-soo Song 🇰🇷 · $30
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Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Put this on a community board in Gliwice this morning.
hope things get better soon, Kiprop. Gave what I could, wish it was more.
is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Kiprop.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale) is the biggest at $135. Happy to explain more.
your post was clear and honest. I hope March is when things finally get easier. Blessings
any update on how things are going in Mombasa?
Your post was clear and honest. Love from Tema.
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Mombasa.
Thank you. If you're in Mombasa I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Good question.
Wishing you the best. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Contagem.
Good luck, Kiprop. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Cape Coast.
thinking of you and your family, Kiprop. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update.
Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Mumbai
Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Bangkok
wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update.
Gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Mombasa.
Sending good thoughts, Kiprop. I hope things turn around soon. I hope March is when things finally get easier.
Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Take care
So sorry you're going through this. More neighborhoods should do this. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Sending good thoughts, Kiprop. More neighborhoods should do this. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Hang in there. Hope this works out for you. Sent it to 22 people at work.
you're not alone, Kiprop. Your post was clear and honest
Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Put this on a community board in Miami this morning
hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Kadıköy
best of luck, Kiprop. More neighborhoods should do this. I have a 11 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.
so sorry you're going through this. Your post was clear and honest. God bless