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"HOT MEAL" PROGRAMME
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Hot Meal Programme of BRC has been implemented for 22 years. Started in 2004 up to now it has provided free lunches at school, for 27 115 needy children from all over the country (orphans, semi orphans, from poor families, with single parents, with one or both unemployed parents, etc.). Funds, needed for its implementation are provided through joint charity campaigns with partner organizations from Care Partners Network of BRC. The donated funds until now are 4 619 037 BGN (2 000 000 lunches).
The main goal is to support children from socially retarded families and their parents. Very often the free lunch at school is a reason for such children to attend the school lessons.
The Programme contributes for the normal physical development of the children, helps to reduce their morbidity due to improper feeding. Each year thousands of children drop from school due to the social reasons. Thanks to this Programme we manage to bring them back to school.
The Bulgarian Red Cross's "Hot Lunch" program has a 22-year history and proven sustainability in supporting children in need. Within the framework of the initiative, children not only receive food, but also feel accepted and equal with their peers. During the 2025/2026 school year, 1,670 needy children from across the country will receive a free hot lunch every school day during the winter months. These children need food, care, and attention throughout the school year in order to develop fully and attend school regularly.
The "Hot Lunch" program helps retain children in the education system, creates a sense of security and support, and helps them feel equal and motivated.
You can support the cause to keep more children in school.
Donate with SMS to |1255 |(0.51 €/ 1 BGN.) or become an regular donor with 1.02 €/ 2 BGN or 2,56 €/ 5 BGN per month.
This is a gesture that changes the future of a Bulgarian child.
Bank Account:
IBAN in BGN: BG37UNCR 7000 1500 5335 32
BIC: UNCRBGSF
Bank:UniCredit Bulbank
For more information please contact:
Lyubomira Milanova
тел.: +359 2 49 23 057
l.milanova@redcross.bg
Valentin Georgiev
tel.: +359 2 49 23 059
e-mail: v.georgiev@redcross.bg
The main goal is to support children from socially retarded families and their parents. Very often the free lunch at school is a reason for such children to attend the school lessons.
The Programme contributes for the normal physical development of the children, helps to reduce their morbidity due to improper feeding. Each year thousands of children drop from school due to the social reasons. Thanks to this Programme we manage to bring them back to school.
The Bulgarian Red Cross's "Hot Lunch" program has a 22-year history and proven sustainability in supporting children in need. Within the framework of the initiative, children not only receive food, but also feel accepted and equal with their peers. During the 2025/2026 school year, 1,670 needy children from across the country will receive a free hot lunch every school day during the winter months. These children need food, care, and attention throughout the school year in order to develop fully and attend school regularly.
The "Hot Lunch" program helps retain children in the education system, creates a sense of security and support, and helps them feel equal and motivated.
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| School Year | Distributed Funds | Supported Children |
| 2004/2005 | 85 027 BGN | 610 |
| 2005/2006 | 105 290 BGN | 761 |
| 2006/2007 | 46 032 BGN | 422 |
| 2007/2008 | 49 961 BGN | 357 |
| 2008/2009 | 97 238 BGN | 613 |
| 2009/2010 | 107 572 BGN | 685 |
| 2010/2011 | 139 357 BGN | 957 |
| 2011/2012 | 206 840 BGN | 1 325 |
| 2012/2013 | 142 029 BGN | 966 |
| 2013/2014 | 200 642 BGN | 1 320 |
| 2014/2015 | 222 645 BGN | 1 537 |
| 2015/2016 | 213 090 BGN | 1 650 |
| 2016/2017 | 196 183 BGN | 1 450 |
| 2017/2018 | 258 545 BGN | 1 645 |
| 2018/2019 | 259 318 BGN | 1 600 |
| 2020/2021 | 242 228 BGN | 1 473 |
| 2021/2022 | 255 154 BGN | 1 414 |
| 2022/2023 | 359 997 BGN | 1 642 |
| 2023/2024 | 379 285 BGN | 1 755 |
| 2024/2025 | 402 329 BGN | 1 600 |
| 2025/2026 | 483 423 BGN | 1 670 |
| m | 4 619 037 BGN | 27 115 |
| m | 2 361 676 € | 27 115 |
You can support the cause to keep more children in school.
Donate with SMS to |1255 |(0.51 €/ 1 BGN.) or become an regular donor with 1.02 €/ 2 BGN or 2,56 €/ 5 BGN per month.
This is a gesture that changes the future of a Bulgarian child.
Bank Account:
IBAN in BGN: BG37UNCR 7000 1500 5335 32
BIC: UNCRBGSF
Bank:UniCredit Bulbank
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For more information please contact:
Lyubomira Milanova
тел.: +359 2 49 23 057
l.milanova@redcross.bg
Valentin Georgiev
tel.: +359 2 49 23 059
e-mail: v.georgiev@redcross.bg
WAYS OF MAKING A DONATIONS
І. Tax relief for donations in favor of the Bulgarian Red Cross, made by individuals under the PITA (Personal Income Taxes Act):
The tax reliefs provided for in Article 22, paragraph 1, item 1, item “i” of the PITA are expressed in the fact that the amount of the annual tax bases is reduced by donations made during the year to 5 percent in favor of the Bulgarian Red Cross.
ІІ. Tax relief for donations in favor of the Bulgarian Red Cross, made by legal entities under CITA (Corporate Income Tax Act):
The tax reliefs provided for in Article 31, paragraph 1, item 10 of CITA are expressed in the fact that for tax purposes are recognized accounting costs for donations in the total amount of up to 10 percent of the positive accounting financial result (accounting profit), when the expenses for donations are made in favor of the Bulgarian Red Cross.
