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Who We Are

 

At Algarve Emporium Charity, we are a dedicated team committed to helping vulnerable individuals and families in the Algarve. Since 2017, we’ve provided support to those facing hardship, offering food, clothing, and essential goods through the generosity of our community. 

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Our

Mission

Our primary role is to obtain and supply food to people in need in Tunes Algarve, Portugal. This is a massive commitment costing over 500€ per week.

How We Help:

  • Cash donations, donated goods, and fundraising events make our work possible.
  • Over 70 families supported since we began.

Each Food Bag Includes:

  • Fresh meat, vegetables, fruit, eggs, milk
  • Canned goods, dried staples, toilet paper
  • One additional item families can choose

Additional Support:

  • Clothes, linens, and household goods available for families.

Visit Us:

  • Location: Between the Lines Bar/Cafe in Tunes
  • When: Every Friday, 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

You can sit back with a drink and observe or you can come behind the charity counter to see what is given and ask any questions you would like to.

We help  feed local families 

Great People

Our Volunteers 

Founder, fundraising and sales distribution

Caroline Langston

Founder, fundraising and sales distribution
Manages website, manages accounts and sales distribution Foral & Traviscal

Trevor Mann

Manages website, manages accounts and sales distribution Foral & Traviscal
In charge of all things related to children and family liaison

Kay Cox

In charge of all things related to children and family liaison
Online fundraising

Maggie Haywood

Online fundraising
Food distribution, sales & sales distribution Quarteira & Loule

Elaine Cloete

Food distribution, sales & sales distribution Quarteira & Loule
Charity promotion AFPOP & Sales distribution Galé & Armação de Pêra

Karen Haythorpe-Green

Charity promotion AFPOP & Sales distribution Galé & Armação de Pêra