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Weekly meals for students and shift workers in Hồ Chí Minh City
The the Second Helping pantry in Hồ Chí Minh City is running low just as demand rises; $250 will stock it for 9 weeks.
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Since 2019, our volunteer team has run the Second Helping every Monday from the back of a community center. We started with 22 families, and now we feed 297 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 43% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week.
We rely on volunteers - 19 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Hồ Chí Minh City market and keep every receipt.
Each $5 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 $250 goes:
• Refrigeration and electricity: $30
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $140
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $80
With deep gratitude,
Trinh
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How is Trinh doing now?
Sending good thoughts, Trinh. Hope you get there. Take care.
is there anything that isn't money that would help Trinh?
You're not alone. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Your post was clear and honest. Love from Accra
You're not alone. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care.