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Weekly meals for students and shift workers in Peshawar

Help keep a free food pantry open for students and shift workers in Peshawar.

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan740 views
Arslan Haris Memon
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Peshawar
Since 2020, our volunteer team has run Community Pantry every Tuesday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 24 families, and now we feed 237 each week. Donations have dropped by about 44% 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 Peshawar 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 $550 goes: โ€ข Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $290 โ€ข Fresh vegetables and fruit: $175 โ€ข Baby formula and diapers: $80 โ€ข Refrigeration and electricity: $5 If you're reading this, thank you.

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  • Lestari Indah Tanoto ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25

    โ€œStay strong. Thought of Arslan all day after reading this. - Malangโ€

  • Bella Morgan ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $16
  • Ivy L. Rodriguez ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Sapna W. Tripathi ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50
  • Payal M. Arora ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $30

    โ€œBe well. Hope the June deadline works out. - Gayaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $25
  • Patrick L. Weber ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10

    โ€œHappy to help. Hope the June deadline works out. - Torontoโ€

  • Rizky Zulkifli Santoso ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $5
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $100

    โ€œEvery little bit. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Jakartaโ€

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    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

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    Made me feel heard

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Great help in a difficult time

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

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    Genuine person with a big heart

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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    Truly grateful for the support

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

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  • how is Arslan doing now?

    • sending love, Arslan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Greetings from Dublin.

      • Thinking of you, Arslan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home

        • Hang in there, Arslan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Take care.

          • wishing you the best. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Love from Huntsville.

            • So sorry you're going through this, Arslan. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Greetings from Kano!

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