Fueling Dreams Milk for Vulnerable Kids in Uruguay

Reaching Communities Across Uruguay

By Dolores Corro | Director

Every day, community organizations throughout Uruguay work to ensure that children and families have access to nutritious meals. At Banco de Alimentos Uruguay, we are proud to support that effort by helping provide one of the most essential foods for healthy growth: milk.

So far in 2026, we have distributed 42,565 glasses of milk to 20 social organizations located across the country. Through schools, community centers, childcare programs, and shelters, these organizations are able to offer nutritious breakfasts, snacks, and meals to the people they serve.

While the numbers are important, the true impact lies in what they represent: children arriving at school ready to learn, families receiving additional support during difficult times, and community organizations strengthening the services they provide every day.

One of our partner organizations recently told us:

"Having access to these food resources allows us to continue supporting children and families in our community with greater confidence and consistency. It is a vital contribution to our daily work."

This achievement is possible thanks to a network of supporters who share the belief that access to nutritious food should not depend on a family's circumstances. Together, we are helping ensure that organizations throughout Uruguay can continue serving those who need it most.

As the year progresses, we will continue working to expand the reach of this program and increase the number of children and families who benefit from it.

Thank you for being part of this effort and helping us build a stronger, healthier future for communities across Uruguay.

As we close 2025, we are proud to share the full impact your generosity made possible throughout the year. Thanks to your support, we delivered 96,550 glasses of powdered milk and 184,250 glasses of fresh milk, reaching 69 community-based organizations across different regions of Uruguay.

Behind these numbers are thousands of children and families who were able to start their day with nourishment and stability. Milk continues to be a key component of breakfasts, afternoon snacks, and daily meals served in schools, community centers, and social programs — often representing the most consistent source of nutrition children receive.

One partner organization shared:

“The support we receive from the Food Bank is essential to our center. It allows us to provide consistent, nutritious meals to the children we serve, and that support makes a lasting difference.”

Reaching 69 organizations reflects not only growth, but trust — a shared commitment to ensuring food reaches those who need it most, efficiently and with dignity.

As we begin a new year, we once again turn to the generosity of our community. With your continued support, our goal is to surpass these figures, reach even more organizations, and help more people across Uruguay access nutritious food.

From all of us at Banco de Alimentos Uruguay, thank you for walking this path with us. Your support turns compassion into action — glass by glass, family by family.