Weekly meals for students and shift workers in Semarang

Since 2023, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Monday from the back of the old library basement. We started with 9 families, and now we feed 311 each week. Donations have dropped by about 34% this rainy season, while the line has grown every single week. We rely on volunteers - 12 of us - and keep no salaries or overhead. I buy staples at wholesale prices at the Semarang 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 $300 goes: • Refrigeration and electricity: $35 • Fresh vegetables and fruit: $155 • Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $110 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.