Food & Clothing Bank
For more than 10 years we have collected and delivered non-perishable food, clothing, shoes and household items to families in San Cristóbal, a designated high-risk district of Bogotá.
What we do
Groceries, clothing, shoes and household items for low-income families.
What we do
- Grocery packages with non-perishable food
- Clothing and shoes for adults and children
- Basic household items
- Ongoing follow-up with each family
Who we help
Low-income families in San Cristóbal, especially single-parent households. Our goal is to reach more than 300 people.
How your donation helps
- Food for the grocery packages
- Clothing and school or sports shoes
- Household items for families in need
From the hills of
south-east Bogotá
We are in San Cristóbal, the 4th district of Bogotá, close to the 20 de Julio neighborhood: a lively, hard-working part of the city at the foot of the eastern hills, where thousands of families live on informal work.
It is also one of the areas of Bogotá with the most social risk. That is why we are here.
What changes
with your support
In San Cristóbal many families live day to day on informal work. When income stops, the first thing that disappears from the table is food. A grocery package buys a family time and dignity.
- Days without a full meal
- Children going to school without breakfast
- Families choosing between food and rent
- Grocery packages with basic food
- Clothing and shoes for everyday life
- Follow-up with every family
How we do it
We collect
Our community, friends and donors bring non-perishable food, clothing, shoes and household items.
We sort
Volunteers check, sort and pack everything into grocery packages and clothing bundles.
We identify families
We get to know each family and prioritize single-parent homes and those in the greatest need.
We deliver and follow up
We deliver in person and stay in touch with each family, not just once.
We are real.
And you can check.
Before giving, it is natural to ask whether an organization is serious. Here is the proof.
Validated on Benevity
Benevity verifies every organization before it can receive donations from company employees. We are listed as “Dulce Refugio Colombia”.
Approved by Google
Google reviews and approves the organizations in its Google for Nonprofits program. Dulce Refugio is part of it.
A real address
Calle 17 Sur #9A-26, near 20 de Julio, in San Cristóbal, Bogotá. You can visit us and see our work.
People, not bots
Write to us on WhatsApp or by email. Someone from our team who knows the families will answer.
= A grocery package with basic food for a family in need.
Give through your company with Benevity
- Open your company's giving portal.
- Search for Dulce Refugio Colombia.
- Choose the project:
Food & Clothing Bank for Low-Income Families in Bogotá, Colombia
Donations received through Benevity are used exclusively for our social programs.
Some photos are illustrative while we add our own.
Questions from donors
Where does my donation go?
Directly to the Food & Clothing Bank program. Donations received through Benevity are used exclusively for our social programs.
Can I donate food or clothing instead of money?
Yes. Write to us on WhatsApp and we will tell you where and when to drop it off in Bogotá.
Can I give only to this program?
Yes. On Benevity, search for the project “Food & Clothing Bank” by Dulce Refugio Colombia. From Colombia, just tell us when you write on WhatsApp.
How will I know the impact of my gift?
We share photos and updates of every delivery and activity. Write to us anytime and we will tell you how the program is going.
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