Dona la Spesa 2026: Nova Coop collects for local associations
The solidarity initiative returns on Saturday, May 9th in the supermarkets of Tradate, Luino, and Castano Primo. Collection for Caritas, Red Cross, and other associations
Contesto
In brief - Solidarity day 'Dona la Spesa' on Saturday, May 9th - Three supermarkets involved: Tradate, Luino, Castano Primo - Goods collected for Caritas, Red Cross, and La Casa della Città Solidale ## Key facts - What: Collection of essential goods - When: Saturday, May 9th, 2026 - Where: Nova Coop supermarkets in Tradate, Luino, Castano Primo - Who: Nova Coop members and customers - Amount: 45 tonnes collected in the previous edition The solidarity day 'Dona la Spesa' returns to the Nova Coop supermarkets in Tradate, Luino, and Castano Primo. On Saturday, May 9th, Nova Coop's solidarity initiative will also involve three stores in the area to collect goods destined for local associations. Three stores will be the protagonists in our area: Tradate, Luino, and Castano Primo. Throughout the day, members and customers will be able to purchase food products, personal care items, and infant hygiene products and donate them to the volunteers present at the supermarket entrances. The initiative aims to concretely support local realities engaged in helping people and families in difficulty. In our area, there will be three participating stores, each connected to a local reality: the collection will be destined for Caritas of Castano Primo, the Red Cross of Luino and Valleys, and the association La Casa della Città Solidale of Tradate. A direct link between stores and associations that allows turning a daily gesture like shopping into concrete help for those who need it most. The indication is to favor long-lasting products, easier to manage and distribute: pasta, rice, oil, canned goods, tuna and canned meat, legumes, flour, sugar, biscuits, long-life milk, and baby food. ### Implications for cross-border workers The 'Dona la Spesa' initiative represents a concrete oppor...
Dettagli operativi
The Importance of Solidarity The solidarity day 'Dona la Spesa' represents a concrete example of how the community can come together to support those in need. The initiative not only provides essential goods to local associations but also strengthens the sense of belonging and solidarity among citizens. For cross-border workers who commute to Switzerland and live in Italy, participating in initiatives like this is a way to feel like an integral part of the local community. The ability to directly contribute to the well-being of families in need creates a stronger bond between both sides of the border, promoting a sense of unity and collaboration. ### Beneficiary Associations The donations collected during the solidarity day 'Dona la Spesa' will be destined for three local associations: Caritas of Castano Primo, Croce Rossa Luino e Valli, and the association La Casa della Città Solidale of Tradate. These organizations work daily to support families in need, providing concrete help and support. Caritas of Castano Primo is committed to supporting families in difficulty, offering food assistance, clothing, and other essential goods. Croce Rossa Luino e Valli provides emergency services and medical support, as well as social assistance programs. The association La Casa della Città Solidale of Tradate works to improve the quality of life for people in need, offering support services and community activities. ### The Impact of the Solidarity Day The initiative 'Dona la Spesa' has a significant impact on local communities. In the last edition, 45 tons of products were collected, for a value of approximately 135,000 euros. This demonstrates how solidarity can make a difference in the lives of those in need. For cross-border workers living in Ticino and working in Lombard...
Punti chiave
How to Participate in the Solidarity Day To participate in the solidarity day 'Dona la Spesa', simply visit one of the three Nova Coop supermarkets in Tradate, Luino, or Castano Primo this Saturday, May 9th. Volunteers at the entrance will be happy to receive donations and provide further information about the initiative. The recommended products for donation include pasta, rice, oil, canned goods, tuna and canned meat, legumes, flour, sugar, biscuits, long-life milk, and baby food. These products were chosen for their ease of storage and distribution, ensuring effective support for the beneficiary associations. ### The Importance of Solidarity The solidarity day 'Dona la Spesa' is a concrete example of how the community can come together to support those in need. The initiative not only provides essential goods to local associations but also strengthens the sense of belonging and solidarity among citizens. For cross-border workers who work in Switzerland and reside in Italy, participating in initiatives like this is a way to feel like an integral part of the local community. The opportunity to directly contribute to the well-being of families in difficulty creates a stronger bond between both sides of the border, promoting a sense of unity and collaboration. ### The Beneficiary Associations The donations collected during the solidarity day 'Dona la Spesa' will be destined for three local associations: Caritas of Castano Primo, the Red Cross of Luino and Valleys, and the association La Casa della Città Solidale of Tradate. These organizations work daily to support families in difficulty, providing concrete help and support. Caritas of Castano Primo is committed to supporting families in difficulty, offering food assistance, clothing, and other essential goods. T...
Punti chiave
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which products are recommended for donation?
- Recommended products for donation include pasta, rice, oil, canned goods, tuna and canned meat, legumes, flour, sugar, biscuits, long-life milk, and baby food. These products were chosen for their ease of storage and distribution, ensuring effective support for the beneficiary associations.
- Where will the "Dona la Spesa" initiative take place?
- The "Dona la Spesa" initiative will take place at the Nova Coop supermarkets in Tradate, Luino, and Castano Primo on Saturday, May 9, 2026.
- Which associations will receive the donations?
- Donations collected during the solidarity day "Dona la Spesa" will be destined for three local associations: Caritas of Castano Primo, the Red Cross of Luino and Valleys, and the association La Casa della Città Solidale of Tradate.