{
  "id": 18966998,
  "title": "Mijas families need support: How local shoppers can lend a hand this weekend",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/mijas-families-need-support-how-local-shoppers-can-lend-a-hand-this",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T15:50:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/11/08/mijas-families-need-support-how-local-shoppers-can-lend-a-hand-this-weekend/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Families in the Mijas area are in need of support, and local shoppers have a chance to lend a hand this weekend. Bancosol’s Great Collection for 2026 is running from Friday, November 13, through Saturday, November 14, with 17 local supermarkets participating. Instead of collecting food donations at the checkout, the campaign is asking for financial contributions. Customers can decide how much they would like to give at the cash register, with no minimum amount required and no pressure to donate. Participating stores in Mijas include well-known chains such as Mercadona, Carrefour, and El Corte Ingles, making it easy for residents to take part during their regular shopping trips. Bancosol, the Costa del Sol Food Bank, currently assists 483 people in Mijas, with 190 of them being children and young people. Across the wider province, the organization supports 20,589 people through 129 local charities and community groups, with 5,094 of them being minors. The additional financial donations will allow Bancosol to purchase essential items when needed, such as fresh produce and products with shorter shelf lives. Volunteers are also needed to help run the two-day collection, with shifts lasting around three to four hours. Interested individuals can call 621 30 72 92 to sign up. Mijas Town Council is backing the initiative, along with the local association Sembrando Sonrisas Cosechando Felicidad. This effort is part of Bancosol’s larger Great Collection across Malaga province, which aims to raise €450,000 to maintain food supplies for vulnerable households until spring. Bancosol’s president, Diego Vazquez, emphasized that volunteers play a crucial role in raising the funds, especially in smaller towns where awareness may be lower. For Mijas’s international community, the collection provides an opportunity to support neighbors who may be facing difficulties. No special expertise is required to participate, and a donation can be made during an ordinary food shopping trip. To learn more or sign up as a volunteer, call 621 30 72 92. For more information, visit the Bancosol official website. Every contribution, regardless of size, can make a difference for families in need.",
  "summary": "A few euros added at the supermarket till this weekend could help ensure families in Mijas have food on the […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Mijas families need financial support this weekend",
    "Bancosol’s Great Collection runs Nov 13-14 at 17 local supermarkets",
    "€450,000 goal aims to aid vulnerable households until spring"
  ],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}