Another Drawing Contest in Pécs
This isn’t the first time volunteers in Pécs have announced a drawing contest for schoolchildren with gift packages as prizes—this time, the theme was “A More Beautiful World.” At the Éltes Mátyás School—which educates children with mild intellectual disabilities—our foundation once again announced a contest for the students. The initiative’s stated goal is not merely to encourage the children to create, think, and express themselves, but of course also to […]
Santa Claus Gift Packages in Győr
On December 5, the foundation organized the distribution of 45 packages of non-perishable food in Győr. A team of volunteers from our organization began its activities in Győr over the summer, thanks in large part to the support of local businesses. That enthusiasm has not waned since then, and as a result, we are able to provide support to those in need locally even during the harshest winter months. This time, István Fekete […]
„Pizza Effect” at Indian Gastronomy Day
On October 5, 2014, another local event of our „Pizza Effect” contest program took place. Since the project aims to widely promote a healthy vegetarian diet and intercultural relations, it seemed like a great opportunity to set up our own booth at the Indian Gastronomy Day held at the Palace of the Soul. The event’s theme aligned in many ways with the objectives of the „Pizza Effect” program: […]
Preparations for Christmas Charity Drives
Preparations are already underway for the nationwide series of Christmas charity events, which will last for several weeks and begin in early December. Join us! Every year, the series of events reaches multiple counties, as well as both large and small towns, and as part of this effort, we provide assistance to approximately 6,000 people over the course of a few weeks. However, all of this requires a great many helping hands, a well-thought-out strategy, and the resources […]
Interfaith Food Distribution (video)
On October 18, 2014, a large-scale food aid program was held to mark the World Day for Food and the Fight Against Poverty. The event was of immense significance not only because of the occasion but also because of its participants, as it was carried out through the joint efforts of a total of six religious organizations and one social aid organization. During this humanitarian effort, which benefited 1,500 people in need, the Hungarian Maltese Charity Service […]
Russell Brand is an official supporter of „Food for Life”
Russell Brand, the famous British actor and comedian, has officially committed to actively supporting the Food for Life program, having personally participated in a public food distribution event in London. The following two-minute video was recorded on site, showing him distributing a warm vegetarian meal to passersby alongside members of the Hare Krishna community. The event was held in connection with the celebrity’s new book, *Revolution* […]
Religions Uniting Against Poverty
On Saturday, October 18, starting at 12:00 p.m., several churches will join forces to distribute food to those in need at Blaha Lujza Square. The Food for Life Foundation distributes food in sixty countries around the world, providing millions of hot meals to those in need each year, which is why we believe it is important to draw special attention to […] on the World Day for Food and the Fight Against Poverty.
1,000 servings of candy for the people of Eger
As a regular participant in Eger’s fall festivals—the Eger Festival and the Anti-Drug Festival—our Foundation distributed 1,000 servings of candy to visitors. The Eger Festival, traditionally held in mid-September, is a three-day festival organized by local nonprofit organizations. Our Foundation’s volunteers in Eger made their 16th appearance at the event and treated participants to refreshments. The Eger Office’s ’99 […]
We are helping 108 families in Pécs
At the start of the school year, our Foundation’s Pécs Office helps even more families than usual. In September, a total of 108 food aid packages will be distributed at three educational institutions to disadvantaged students and their families. Staff at these institutions are once again actively involved in the effort, as they are the ones who identify the children and adults from the families most in need. In September, at the Éltes Mátyás School, the […]
Back-to-School Assistance for Children with Disabilities
In September, we are providing back-to-school assistance to nearly 300 students at the educational institution for children with intellectual and learning disabilities located in the Havanna housing complex. The start of the school year places a particularly heavy financial burden on families with many children, which is why, for the first time this year, we are providing back-to-school assistance to select families. Our foundation has been helping disadvantaged students at the Special Education and Development Institute (SOFI) for years, but this year we are not […]