Needs Support Programme

YMCA Malta’s Needs Support Programme ensures that individuals and families facing food insecurity receive practical help and dignity. Our work is only possible thanks to generous partners and supporters throughout Malta—be a part of our impact!

Get Involved: Organise a Food Collection

Are you an organisation, company, school, sports club, or community group?
You can directly support people facing hardship by organising a food drive or collection campaign for YMCA Malta.

Set up a food collection point at your premises
Engage your staff/students/community in meaningful giving
YMCA will guide you on most needed items and logistics
Your impact: meals for those in need, dignity for all

Ready to start your food collection campaign?

Email Us to Get Involved

What Items Can You Donate?

We gratefully accept non-perishable food and other essentials.
Below are items that make the most impact for people we support:

Food Staples

Pasta, rice, noodles
Canned beans & pulses
Canned tomatoes & sauces
Breakfast cereal
Canned fish & meat
Long-life milk & juices
Cooking oil

Daily Essentials

Shampoo & soap
Toothpaste & toothbrushes
Sanitary products
Baby wipes & nappies
Toilet paper

Extras That Help

Biscuit packs & snacks
Tea, coffee, sugar
Baby & toddler food
Reusable shopping bags

Kindly check expiry dates. We cannot accept opened, home-cooked, or perishable food.