The Algarve Network for Families in Need has now been delivering food to those MOST in need for six weeks now, ever since we first became aware of the extreme impact of the COVID-19 crisis on employment. Some people lost their jobs/work overnight and others, who were looking forward to resuming work at the start of the season saw that promised work disappearing. During these six weeks we have delivered in excess of 1000 very generous food packs across the region from Aljezur to Faro. But instead of thinking of numbers we need to consider that these are people, humans who are living the one life that they have been given, and when we consider that, we have to consider basic humanity.These are people who, were it not for the donations that have been made by people across the Algarve and beyond, would not have eaten.

The Algarve Network For Families in Need is a long standing and well developed charity in the Algarve concentrating primarily on acquiring items for Families in Need, from those people who no longer need them. We have been amazed over the years at the kindness and generosity of so many people who have donated so selflessly and for those who have launched appeals on our behalf so that we could continue to help  needy  homeless.

The current spread of the coronavirus has caused widespread hardship for many people particularly here in the Algarve where so much of the economy is dependant on tourism and hospitality. 

Algarve Emporium Charity and Support for families in the Algarve are legally registered charities under the name Associação Guarda-Chuva, NIPC 515531928, which is based in Tunes, Silves. Together we are currently supporting 36 needy local families with fresh and staple foods in Tunes, Algoz, Alcantarilha, Alcantarilha Gare, Guia, Vale Parra and Albufeira.

In these strange times we find ourselves in Apaa are working hard to feed and care for stray and rescued animals across the Algarve. Check out the APAA newsletter to read all about what's been happening since Covid-19 arrived on the scene, Jackie’s Lunches, Alan Wight Pet Food Collection, Movement Over Fifty Workshop and Shrove Tuesday shenanigans.

If you are able to donate towards the purchase of pet food, you can find donation details in the newsletter.

CLICK HERE to read APAA Spring 2020 Newsletter.

An association of expats and Portuguese residents has moved swiftly to donate boxes of fruit and vegetables to needy families on the Algarve’s west coast.

Community association Amovate (the Associação Dos Moradores e Amigos do Vale Da Telha, or the Association of Residents and Friends of Vale da Telha) is a non-profit making charitable organisation, available for people of all nationalities who have links to the area on the coast near the town of Aljezur.

Almancil International Rotary Club (AIRC) had organised a fun, ‘retro’ Easter fund-raising event which included afternoon tea and an Easter Bonnet parade to be held at the Conrad Algarve Hotel.  Due to the Covid 19 outbreak, all social events had to be cancelled.  However, the club members were determined to find ways to continue to support the local community. 

A couple of local restaurants and other businesses have started a charity “Chefs for the people“ aimed at the local restaurants using their facilities and donations to help feed the Lagos people that are suffering. Give what you can -  Take what you need! People in need can ask for help, and businesses and trades people can offer their services.

You can see more info at Chefs for the people and Lagos Support 2020. 

Cadela Carlota needs your help. This animal protection charity counts on the income from their 2nd hand shops in Almadena and in Lagos, selling the donated goods for about €3000 each month.
Suddenly the shop had to shut for obvious Covid-19 reasons and the 83+ abandoned dogs, 7 puppies and numerous cats are threatened to be starving to death.