Food For
Families Appeal
by Bernadette Abbott
This is a tough time for the Algarve.
Food For Families Appeal
by Bernadette Abbott
This is a tough time for the Algarve.
So many people have lost their jobs, or, if self-employed have lost bookings owing to the closure of restaurants, bars, entertainment hubs etc. The numbers out of work are huge and many have been left without food, money and other essentials
As we reported last month the response to this situation by the Algarve Network for Families in Need was to start a food appeal with the hope that no one would be left hungry.
Since then we have continued to collect donations of food, toiletries cleaning products etc at various collection points between Luz and Quarteira.
In order to cut down on travel, we have established six local hubs from which food is distributed to families in need, the latest being in Lagoa which was set up just this last weekend.
We are now in the process of setting up a non-food hub at Odiaxere Football club so that we can help families in need of clothing, toys household items etc. This is a temporary arrangement which will continue until the club is able to re-open
We have been overwhelmed by the generosity of people across the region and particularly those who have come out week after week to donate.
Easter was amazing, with donations of chocolate eggs, cookies, cakes, cuddly toys etc. It was all we hoped for and so much more. Children really deserve that don't they?