The Algarve Food Bank "Banco Alimentar do Algarve" are calling for the publics support, in donating and delivering food to those throughout the Algarve that need it.
On the 25th and 26th of May, the Algarve Food Bank is preparing to carry out another solidarity food collection campaign.
In a statement, Nuno Cabrita Alves, president of the Algarve Food Bank, appeals “for everyone to unite and help in this cause”, emphasizing that "just one hour of your day will make a difference in the lives of thousands of Algarve families".
To participate in the campaign as a volunteer, you can sign up HERE. Registration is mandatory and must be repeated for each campaign.
Volunteers are essential in any of the 130 stores spread across all municipalities of the Algarve, to distribute bags and, later, receive the food with the donations. In the Faro and Portimão warehouses, volunteers will help unload food and separate it, fold bags, and other tasks.
Nuno Cabrita Alves adds that, "in addition to volunteers in stores and in the warehouse, we need food donations. At this time, all support is essential, as thousands of families are on the threshold of poverty."
Help can be provided in stores with food or vouchers, but also at https://www.alimentestaideia.pt/ with food donations, or through financial support at https://www.bancoalimentar.pt/faca-um-donativo, from May 24th to June 2nd.
The Food Bank asks that companies in the food sector, such as producers, industry and distributors, can please send their surpluses to the Banco Alimentar do Algarve.
