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The Food Aid System – Dispositivo di Aiuto Alimentare, Milan, Italy
The initiative distributed weekly food aid packages to elderly people, vulnerable families and fragile persons until the end of the Covid-19 emergency, delivered to 6,337 households and a total of 20,744 people, who were identified as in need by the Milan Social Affairs Department and other non-profit organizations. Food packages included staples such as pasta, rice, tomato sauce, legumes, tuna, biscuits, oil, salt, and sugar as well as milk, fruit juices, coffee, cold cuts, and treats, (when available) As part of a collaboration with the Milan Municipal General Market - Sogemi, a hub for the preparation of fresh produce boxes was opened on March 30. This to ensure recipients received a healthy and balanced diet, including ample fresh