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Weekly meals for students and shift workers in Seoul
The the Harvest Pantry pantry in Seoul is running low just as demand rises; $1,850 will stock it for 10 weeks.
🇰🇷 Seoul, South Korea884 views
Since 2021, our volunteer team has run the Harvest Pantry every Tuesday from the back of a community center. We started with 30 families, and now we feed 71 each week.
Donations have dropped by about 55% 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 Seoul market and keep every receipt.
Each $35 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 $1,850 goes:
• Rice, beans, flour and oil (wholesale): $1,100
• Fresh vegetables and fruit: $330
• Baby formula and diapers: $310
• Refrigeration and electricity: $110
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- Min-ji
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Keep going, Min-ji. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless.
stay strong. Great idea, hope you get there. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
Wishing you the best, Min-ji. Great idea, hope you get there
how is Min-ji doing now?
Hope things get better soon, Min-ji. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.
hope it all works out, Min-ji. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you.
Sending love, Min-ji. Hope the build day goes well, wish I lived closer. We're a small family in Jerusalem but we're thinking of you
take care. Great idea, hope you get there. Greetings from Guadalajara.
Sending love. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Seoul
rooting for you, Min-ji. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.