Weekly meals for neighbors in need in Santos

Since 2019, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Monday from the back of a school canteen. We started with 23 families, and now we feed 395 each week. Donations have dropped by about 48% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 8 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Santos 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 $850 goes: • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $280 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $300 • Baby formula and diapers: $185 • Refrigeration and electricity: $85 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.