The 18th edition of the Gran Recapte de Aliments launched today, Friday 13th November 2026, with collection points active across Catalonia until Saturday 14th. Organised by the Banc dels Aliments de Catalunya Foundation, the campaign highlights a growing social challenge: households with jobs or pensions that still cannot afford basic needs.

This year’s theme, 'New Poverties: When Food Security Is Compromised', reflects findings from the campaign that rising food costs, up around 32% since 2020, mean having a job no longer guarantees financial stability. Over 170,000 people receive support monthly through a network of more than 569 social entities coordinated by the four regional food banks in Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, and Tarragonan.

The goal is to surpass last year’s haul of over 1,500 tonnes of food collected in two days. Priority items include oil, milk, canned goods, and other nutritious staples such as fish, meat, and eggs.

How to Contribute

Residents of Castelldefels and across Catalonia can donate in person at more than 2,100 participating outlets, including supermarkets, markets, and small businesses. In Castelldefels alone, 14 establishments are taking part, including Aldi, Caprabo, Condis, BonÀrea, Sorli, La Rosita, Ànec Blau, and Ametller Origen at various locations.

Financial donations are also encouraged and can be made until Friday 27th November via:

  • Bizum to 33596
  • Bank transfer to account ES59 2100 5000 5402 0033 9765
  • Online at granrecapte.org

Volunteer Effort Underway

The campaign relies on the efforts of around 17,000 volunteers stationed at collection points to encourage donations. According to Elisabet Viladomiu Marnet, director of the Banc dels Aliments de Barcelona, their role is vital: 'We have everything ready for this weekend to be a success.'

"Encara som a temps de participar-hi i hi ha moltes maneres de fer-ho.", Elisabet Viladomiu Marnet, director of the Banc dels Aliments de Barcelona

Last year’s campaign raised the equivalent of €5.2 million in food and funds, helping to distribute 18,186 tonnes of food valued at €47.5 million. Organisers say this year’s results will be critical in supporting food banks through December and January, typically high-demand months.

Local Participation in Castelldefels

Castelldefels continues its annual support with physical donation points at:

  • Aldi (Carrer Molinot, 50)
  • Ametller Origen (Carrer Antic Camí Ral de València, s/n)
  • BonÀrea (Carrer Llibertat, 4)
  • BonÀrea (Avinguda Manuel Girona, 26)
  • Caprabo (Avinguda Constitució, 101)
  • Condis (Rambla Blas Infante, 9)
  • Condis (Carrer Arcadi Balaguer, 62 – 66)
  • Sorli (Carrer General Palafox, 4)
  • Sorli (Carrer Església, 74)
  • Sorli (Avinguda del Poal, 1 – 3)
  • Sorli (Carrer Granada, 20)
  • Sorli (Avinguda Constitució, 205)
  • La Rosita (Avinguda 300, 36)
  • Ànec Blau (Avinguda del Canal Olímpic, 24)

Donors are reminded that financial contributions can be made until Friday 27th November via the official portal.

Sources: Castelldefels, RTVE, La Vanguardia, El Periódico.