About Us
How We Are Funded
Funds for purchasing food are generously provided by community members, global supporters, and corporate sponsors. Volunteers at BVB organize a variety of fundraising activities throughout the year. Our previous fundraisers have included cook-offs, wine tastings, bilingual cookbook sales, restaurant programs, raffles, multi-charity events, and food drives held in front of grocery stores.
Our Primary Mission Is to Provide Food Monthly to Our Families
Bags are loaded in cars of volunteers who deliver to our families
Shortly after delivery packing of bags at Amigos de Animales
The truck is loaded early morning at Distribuidora De Alimentos
Additional Services
Annual Toy Drive
Provide Seedlings
Emergency Relief
You Can Be a Part of Us
For the past 20 years, our volunteer-operated organization has delivered nonperishable food items to many in need. To accomplish this task volunteers have been involved in ordering products, packing food bags, and delivering to families and individuals. Volunteers have also been contributing to the newsletters, organizing fundraisers, and representing this organization at varied venues such as weekly markets. We are grateful for any assistance as our volunteers play a crucial role in enabling us to serve the community in need.
Upcoming Events
Black and White Ball August 25, 4:00 – 10:00
Help us celebrate 20 years of service to Boquete’s most vulnerable families and enjoy a magical evening of delicious food, signature cocktails, live entertainment and more. Click on our flyer below and share with your friends. Only 120 tickets available!
We are celebrating 20 years of service to the Boquete area, and you’re invited to a special celebratory 20th Anniversary event on Saturday, August 23. 2025. The Black & White Ball is not just any event – this will be an event to remember, a magical night of delicious food and wine, spectacular live entertainment, and exclusive items you’ll want to bid on in our silent auction.
The setting for this fabulous evening is the beautiful Nomad restaurant in downtown Boquete (next to Tap Out and the Oasis Hotel), a gorgeous property right on the river that has its own magic to contribute and offers plenty of parking across the street.
Tickets are $75 per person and are available exclusively at Mailboxes, Etc. Tickets are selling fast and only 120 tickets are available, so don’t wait. Here’s what’s included with your ticket:
- Free parking
- An opening reception 4-5 pm, featuring 3 signature cocktails and a selection of appetizers
- A gourmet food experience (with gluten free options) at 5 pm, with food stations, a grilling station and a dessert station
- A selection of wines with dinner and coffee or tea with dessert; a great time to catch up with the latest bids at the Silent Auction and make sure you don’t miss out on your heart’s desire
- Following your sumptuous meal, enjoy our thrilling live entertainment: Be mesmerized by dancer Carsinia Carrillo Ponte as she moves through the audience performing flamenco and other dance styles. Then sit back and enjoy song stylings by the highly sought-after duo of Kevin Leo and Carla Kjaerby
Here are a few highlights of what will be available for bidding at our Silent Auction:
- Hotel stays at out-of-the-area properties
- Restaurant gift certificates
- Premium libations, including a bottle of Geisha coffee liqueur
- A unique seascape sculpture by local artist Melinda McClure
- A bold wall sculpture from Kinetic Art Works
- A Panama quilt by artist Sarah Kintz
- A hand-painted vase from a Turkish artisan
- A painting by well-known Canadian artist, Wynter Rosen
20 years of service is a monumental achievement, made possible by dedicated volunteers, determined to provide support to food-insecure families in the Boquete area. We are currently feeding 140 families (600 individuals) who don’t make enough money to feed their families and provide things like vital medicines, school supplies, etc. Buenos Vecinos de Boquete exists to bridge that gap and allow families the dignity of being able to put food on the table for their children. No child should have to go to bed hungry, not if people who care come together as a community, for the community.
If you’re unable to attend the event, please consider making a donation in support. Click on our donation site on PayPal (Click here), make a direct deposit from your bank with Zelle to buenosvecinosdeboquete1@gmail.com, or at our Table at the BCP Thursday Community Market.
