What started as a meek, micro-level public assistance contained within a small cart in Maginhawa in Quezon City has rapidly evolved into a country-wide movement aimed at helping cash-strapped citizens bring food to their table for the time being. In a span of one week, community pantries have been organized in many parts of the country, providing aid, food, and necessities to Filipinos in need–surprisingly by Filipinos also in need.
The idea of the community pantry could be rooted to the ‘Bayanihan’ spirit which is innate to Filipino culture, wherein people help others, and those who have been aided give back to the community. Filipinos can be counted on to provide for their fell…
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