Edited to add: Please check the Updates section on this page to see how your donations are being used. Accountability is very important to me.

While pilgrims from around the world celebrate Saint James Day, here in Santiago de Compostela some of my neighbours struggle to put food on the table.

Food insecurity is not just a seasonal or a holiday problem—it is a year-round reality for some local families. That's why I run a small neighbourhood pantry here in Santiago.

The pantry helps about 16–20 people directly and even more indirectly through their extended families and friends. Together, we make sure that basic necessities such as food staples, cleaning products and personal hygiene items remain available when they are needed most.

It costs an absolute minimum of €500 per month to keep the shelves stocked with the essentials. Anything above that helps provide a few extras, making life a little brighter during holidays and special occasions—including Saint James Day itself.

If you would like to help me turn kindness into groceries, you can:

More information about the pantry and how it works can be found here: https://egeria.house/the-pantry-story

I regularly post updates, photos and videos here on GoFundMe so you can see exactly how your donativo has been transformed into food and other essentials for local families.

Every donation matters, because every person matters.

And if you ever come to Santiago, you're welcome to visit. I'll happily show you the pantry, go with you for a coffee, and answer any questions you may have.

If you can't come to Santiago but would like to get in touch, you can find my contact details here: https://egeria.house/contact/

Muchas Gracias for helping make life a little easier for neighbours in need here in Santiago de Compostela on Saint James Day and all year long.