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Banco Alimentare launches 30th National Food Collection

Banco Alimentare food collection food insecurity Italy charity

The Banco Alimentare is preparing for its 30th National Food Collection, scheduled for November 14. Under the theme “Gestures that build peace,” the initiative will involve over 160,000 volunteers across 12,000 supermarkets throughout Italy.

Donors are encouraged to provide non-perishable goods, including oil, legumes, canned vegetables, tomato preserves, tuna, rice, and breakfast products. Starting November 2, participation is also possible through online grocery donations. The event coincides with the 10th World Day of the Poor on November 15.

In Sicily, the Banco Alimentare network supports 322,121 people through 834 partner organizations. In the province of Syracuse specifically, the network assists nearly 15,000 people by distributing 70 tons of food monthly. Similar presentations for the national event have taken place in cities such as Messina.

Entities

Banco Alimentare · Banco Alimentare Campania · Italy · Messina · Pietro Maugeri · Sicily · Syracuse

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  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The value of products distributed by Banco Alimentare Campania in 2025 was nearly 27 million euros.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Banco Alimentare Campania distributed over 11 million kilograms of products in 2025.
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Banco Alimentare Campania reaches 218,144 people every month through over 200 partners.
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The 30th edition of the Banco Alimentare food drive will take place on November 14. www.siracusapost.com · www.tcftv.it
  • [● 2 SOURCES] Online grocery donations for the drive will be available starting November 2. www.siracusapost.com · www.tcftv.it
  • [● 2 SOURCES] The Banco Alimentare network in Sicily supports 322,121 people through 834 partner organizations. www.siracusapost.com · www.tcftv.it
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] In the province of Syracuse, 14,819 people are assisted with 70 tons of food monthly. www.siracusapost.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] The food drive will involve over 160,000 volunteers and 12,000 supermarkets across Italy. www.tcftv.it

Sources

Trent'anni di Colletta Alimentare, "gesti per costruire pace". Il 14 novembre, volontari nei supermercati [www.siracusaoggi.it]
Giornata mondiale dei poveri 2026: Fiammetta Borsellino ad Ariano [progettosanfrancesco.it]
Siracusa, venerdì sera la presentazione della XXX edizione della "Giornata nazionale della colletta alimentare" [www.camminosiracusa.it]
Giornata Nazionale della Colletta Alimentare: in provincia di Siracusa assistite quasi 15.000 persone [www.siracusapost.com]
Banco Alimentare, presentata la Colletta | TCF Online [www.tcftv.it]