A lot community pantries have been spotted from different areas in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. (see photos on the last part of this article).
In previous interviews, Non said she, too, was affected by the pandemic and wants to give back.
The pantry will be available from 10 am to 6 pm beside the Mang Tootz Food House.
In-kind donations may be dropped off at 2011 B Matimyas Street, while cash donations may be sent via GCash to 09155670410.
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It is open until 6 pm or until supplies last. In-kind donations such as fruits and vegetables are also welcome.
The Maginhawa Community Pantry has been replicated in at least 40 other areas as other Good Samaritans were inspired to help people in need.
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The first known community pantry is located on Maginhawa Street in Quezon City, started by Ana Patricia Non.
Inspired by the movement, more community pantries are being set up. Food and other items, also from donors, are available for free with the reminder to get just enough for one’s needs.
On Matiyaga Street in Quezon City, residents put up their own community pantry filled with vegetables given by farmers. Supplies ran out quickly as mothers, workers, and drivers lined up for the goods.
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| Photo by Elijah San Fernando |
The pantry is located at 34 Matiyaga in Barangay Pinyahan, near the Urology Center of the Philippines.
On P. Noval Street in Sampaloc, Manila, a table has been set up and filled rice, noodles, vegetables, and canned goods.
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| Photo by Toots Vergara |
The pantry will be available from 10 am to 6 pm beside the Mang Tootz Food House.
Meanwhile, labor group Defend Jobs Philippines put up a similar effort on Matimyas Street, also in Sampaloc.
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| Photo by Defend Jobs Philippines |
In-kind donations may be dropped off at 2011 B Matimyas Street, while cash donations may be sent via GCash to 09155670410.
Outside Metro Manila, community groceries are also available at the Grove, Batong Malake in Los Baños, Laguna.
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It is open until 6 pm or until supplies last. In-kind donations such as fruits and vegetables are also welcome.
Since its launch on Wednesday, the Maginhawa Community Pantry has helped many people in need and brought out the bayanihan spirit in Filipinos.
Here are other community pantries in the Philippines.
Intramuros, Manila
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Brgy. Napindan, Taguig City
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| Photo by Vhon Quilao |
Barangay Lumingon, Tiaong, Quezon
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| Photo by Letlet Lector |
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