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Since 2017, the Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico has supported food programs for university students at institutions including UPR, Universidad Politécnica, and others.
The Caja Verde project combines horticulture experience, nutrition education, and agricultural product distribution.
Emergency Purchases provide immediate access to nutritious food for vulnerable populations and high food-insecurity communities before, during, and after crises.
The Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico delivers snacks to food-insecure seniors via partnerships with nonprofit organizations and local churches.
In 2024, the Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico distributed 20.8 million pounds of food, serving 17.4 million meals to food-insecure residents across all 78 municipalities.
Volunteers are essential to the Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico’s daily operations, including individuals, students, corporate groups, and visitors.
The Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico partners with CAP and Rayitos de Esperanza to distribute monthly snacks to 100 pediatric cancer patients at San Juan’s Hospital Pediátrico and Caguas’ Hospital Hima, benefiting 1,200 children annually.
Since 1988, the Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico has served over 1.1 million food-insecure individuals in partnership with institutions, businesses, and individuals.
The Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico serves geographically isolated, low-income families and supports Waves Ahead Puerto Rico’s food sustainability program for the LGBTQ+ community.
Founded in 1988, the Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating hunger and improving nutrition and quality of life for vulnerable citizens.
The Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico accepts donations via ATH móvil, PayPal, and direct contact at its Carolina location.
The Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico mitigates hunger across Puerto Rico’s 78 municipalities through donor and partner support.
The Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico acknowledges donors including Abbott Fund, Child Hunger, American Airlines, and others.