A few bucks can change a whole week

Small asks.
Real help.

Few Beans helps regular people raise between $50 and $1,000 for real-life expenses. Post a short video, tell your story, and let people pitch in a few beans at a time.

No giant campaigns. Just everyday problems that need a little help.
12 people chipped in A few small donations covered Jamie's overdue hydro bill.
Few Beans request •••

I just need groceries until Friday

My hours were cut this week and I am trying to cover food for me and my daughter until payday.

$128 raised $200 goal

People who could use a few beans

Watch their story, see exactly what they need, and help with any amount that feels right.

Placeholder portrait video Groceries
Food for me and my daughter 42 second video
Ashley
Hamilton, ON
$200
Watch and help
Placeholder portrait video Rent
$180 short on rent this month 58 second video
Marcus
Edmonton, AB
$180
Watch and help
Placeholder portrait video Phone bill
Need my phone kept on for work 35 second video
Nina
Surrey, BC
$95
Watch and help
Placeholder portrait video Car repair
Battery died and I need the car for work 71 second video
Devon
Winnipeg, MB
$350
Watch and help

How Few Beans works

The whole platform is designed around small, understandable requests and real human stories.

1

Tell your story

Record a short portrait video explaining what happened, how much you need, and what the money will cover.

2

Set a small goal

Requests stay between $50 and $1,000 so supporters can quickly understand the problem and the solution.

3

People pitch in

A few dollars from a handful of people can cover a bill, buy groceries, or get someone through a rough week.

Sometimes a few beans is all it takes

I was 200 bones short for rent and Few Beans came through before my landlord even followed up.

M
Mike R. Rent request funded in 9 hours

I needed groceries until payday. Twenty-three strangers each gave a little and completely saved my week.

S
Sarah T. $165 grocery request funded

My phone was about to be cut off and I use it for every work shift. The bill was covered that same afternoon.

J
Jordan P. $89 phone request funded
$14 average contribution
83% of requests under $400
11 average supporters
1 day typical funding window

Need a little help getting through the week?

Record your story, set a realistic goal, and let people decide whether they can spare a few beans.