Soroptimists help Mijas by donating food to the summer food bank

Soroptimist International Costa del Sol is boosting support for Mijas families in need by contributing to local food banks, especially as European Union aid shifts, increasing the role of businesses and community groups in assisting vulnerable families – particularly those with children. 

The organisation donated €2,000 worth of essential food items, including milk, canned tuna, rice, and sunflower oil, selected to meet current demands.

These supplies will be distributed through two trusted partners: the Mijas Food Bank, managed by the Red Cross, and Asociación Nueva Cultura del Desarrollo Tzoani (NCD) in Las Lagunas, both of which provide critical support to families facing economic hardship. SI Costa del Sol, which has supported Mijas’ food banks since over a decade with an emphasis on holiday needs, is expanding its efforts this summer in order to meet urgent and ongoing needs. When you are worried about feeding your children, it is hard to concentrate on rebuilding your own life, said Daphne Theunissen. “This donation is about more than food—it’s a message of solidarity and hope.”

Soroptimist International Costa del Sol belongs to an NGO that has over 65,000 members in 122 different countries. They are dedicated to empowering, educating and supporting women and children all around the globe. For more information, visit www.costadelsol.soroptimist.es, email soroptimist.costadelsol@gmail.com, or follow them on Facebook at Soroptimist International Costa del Sol.