Stay updated on immigration to Spain and news from Spain: A food donation event organized by the charity ONG took place this weekend at Plaza de España in Madrid, collecting 254 tons of food in just one weekend.
A total of 177 tons of donated food have already been packaged and shipped, with 77 tons still needing to be packaged and transported. The event will continue until the 15th.
This donation event calls on citizens to show their compassion by donating food in varying amounts according to their financial capacity.
The event received strong support from the citizens of Madrid, with over a thousand residents donating various amounts of oil, rice, vegetables, and fruits.
Not only ordinary citizens, but also institutions and companies in Madrid provided substantial support. The Madrid government donated 10 tons of various food items. The Real Madrid Foundation, Atlético de Madrid Foundation, and large companies like European Airlines also made generous donations.
The total amount donated over the weekend reached 254,493 kilograms, setting a new record, and the organizers are considering applying for a Guinness World Record for this achievement.
To continue the spirit of giving, ONG's food donation event is open online; by visiting www.mensajerosdelapaz.com, individuals can choose to donate food or make monetary contributions.
All food will be packaged and transported by ONG to designated food warehouses and will be distributed to economically disadvantaged families over time.
