- The San Miguel de Allende Food Bank (BASMA) is launching its “San Miguel Shares” initiative to increase the number of benefactors and donors, in order to combat food insecurity in rural communities within this municipality.
- “San Miguel Shares” is an initiative that seeks to unite restaurant owners, hoteliers, business owners, visitors, and residents of San Miguel de Allende in support of the area’s most vulnerable people.
- Through BASMA’s work and everyone’s collaboration, the goal is to make San Miguel de Allende Mexico’s first conscious gastronomic capital.
San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato. — In a city internationally recognized for its cultural and gastronomic richness, an initiative has emerged that redefines the true meaning of sharing. Under the “San Miguel Shares” campaign, the San Miguel de Allende Food Bank’s BASMA Distinction recognizes restaurants committed not only to culinary excellence but also to the well-being of the region’s most vulnerable communities.
In San Miguel de Allende and its surrounding rural communities, the food situation presents significant contrasts. According to estimates from social organizations and data aligned with national measurements, more than 30% of the population in nearby rural areas faces some degree of food insecurity, while thousands of families lack regular access to nutritious food. In this context, the role of the San Miguel de Allende Food Bank becomes crucial.
Currently, the Food Bank (BASMA) serves hundreds of people each month, rescuing food items in good condition that would otherwise be wasted. Its work not only combats food insecurity but also reduces waste and strengthens the social fabric.
It is at this intersection of need and opportunity that the BASMA “San Miguel Shares” Distinction was born, an initiative that recognizes restaurants that integrate social responsibility as an essential part of their daily operations. These establishments stand out not only for the quality of their dishes but also for their active commitment to food donation and their participation in a solidarity network that generates a tangible impact.
“The distinction represents much more than recognition; it is a call to action for the entire food service industry,” say the organizers of the initiative. “Today, restaurants have the capacity to be agents of change, to transform surpluses into opportunities, and to contribute directly to improving the quality of life for hundreds of families in San Miguel de Allende,” said Carlos González, president of BASMA.
The positive impact of the Food Bank:
- Significant reduction of food waste in the restaurant sector.
- Improved nutrition in vulnerable communities, especially in rural areas.
- Strengthening of a corporate social responsibility culture in the destination.
- Connections between local stakeholders, from producers to consumers.
“San Miguel Shares” symbolizes the union between cuisine and social awareness. It is an invitation for more restaurants, hotels, and businesses to join a vision where success is measured not only by culinary accolades but also by the positive impact on the community.
“With the work of BASMA and everyone’s collaboration, the goal is to make San Miguel de Allende the first socially conscious gastronomic capital of Mexico,” stated Rodolfo Mercado, director of public relations for the San Miguel de Allende Food Bank.
In a city where every dish tells a story, today it can also tell a story of solidarity, because sharing is an essential part of the identity of this great destination.
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