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.
Events
(Upcoming) Toys for Kids Drive Brings Christmas Joy to Local Children - November 23rd, 2025
This year’s Toys for Kids Drive is more important than ever. The program is dedicated to ensuring that every child in the families we serve experiences the joy of receiving a gift at Christmas. Thanks to the generosity of neighbors, local businesses, and caring individuals, the drive collects toys and games for children who might otherwise go without a present.
Donation boxes will be placed at convenient locations throughout town, making it easy for everyone to participate. Community members are encouraged to drop off new, unwrapped toys (value $15) for children of all ages. Whether it’s a doll, a soccer ball, a puzzle, or a set of building blocks, each gift carries with it a message of hope and love. If you prefer to make a cash donation, visit us at the Buenos Vecinos table in the Thursday Market in the Animales building.
Big Daddy’s restaurant will once again be hosting a special holiday dinner on Sunday, November 23 to benefit the Toy Drive. There will be two seating times available for convenience and a portion of the dinner price will be donated to the drive. You may bring your toy donation to the event or make a cash donation at that time.
12 noon meet & greet cocktails – 1 pm 1st seating
4pm meet & greet cocktails – 5 pm 2nd seating
Meal options with sides: Cajun Boil, Chicken with garlic sauce or Veggie taco dish $15. Each as well as a $15 unwrapped toy or cash donation.
Seating is limited and tickets will be available at Mailboxes Etc. in downtown Boquete.
The first annual Black & White Ball – Nomad Restaurant – August 23, 2025
What a night! Our event was the perfect blend of elegance and fun in a breathtaking setting. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made it unforgettable. The signature cocktails were memorable, the food was excellent, and the service from Nomad’s wait staff was superb. The event was held in celebration of Buenos Vecinos de Boquete’s 20th Anniversary of providing food support to Boquete’s neediest families.
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our event sponsor, Rio de Amor
Our silent auction offered 20 interesting and unique items, all of which sold, raising $3,000 toward our goal, which we exceeded. We owe a huge thank you to the companies and individuals who donated items to the auction.
Auction Donors
