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Eventi di raccolta fondi a Milano, in sostegno del popolo libanese a traverso donazioni @foodblessed. Prox evento venerdì 18 settembre a CasciNet.

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14 years of FoodBlessed. ❤️ And somehow, we’re still here.

FoodBlessed turned 14 this year.

We didn’t really celebrate. The country was at war, and celebrating didn’t feel right.

But today, I want to pause for a moment and acknowledge what 14 years actually means to me.

Because I could talk for hours about FoodBlessed.

About how many times it seemed impossible. How many times I had absolutely no idea how we were going to make something happen. How many times I was exhausted, overwhelmed, frustrated, burned out… and still somehow found the strength to push a little further.

There was always this voice in my head saying:

Just try.
Push a little further.
You can do this.
And if you fail, at least you tried.

Because trying is half the battle.

FoodBlessed has been my labour of love.

My first baby.
My life’s mission.
My joy.
And, if I’m being completely honest, sometimes the reason I was completely exhausted and burnt out. 😂

But would I do it all again?

In a heartbeat.

We didn’t stop during COVID.

We didn’t stop after the Beirut port explosion. We were out in the streets and in people’s homes, among the first responders.

We didn’t stop when war came in 2024.

And we didn’t stop in 2026.

Because somewhere along the way, FoodBlessed stopped being my idea.

It became ours.

It started as an idea in a workshop run by Al Ahli Group, where I met Lina and Pierre — two of the earliest mentors in my life.

That little idea became an NGO.

And the NGO became a community.

A community of more than 5,000 people who have volunteered, donated, packed, delivered, cooked, rescued, organized, carried, driven, called, shared, opened doors and simply showed up.

Some stayed for years.

Some stayed for a day.

It didn’t matter.

They all left a little piece of themselves in FoodBlessed.

And today, I wear my FoodBlessed T-shirt with the same pride I always have.

Because I know what it stands for- real heroes are ordinary people doing extraordinary And if you don't believe me, look at what this community has done.

FoodBlessed is one of the things that makes me especially proud. From the community, to the community isn't just a nice idea.. by @libeirutmilano

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L’evento di venerdì a CasciNet è andato oltre ogni aspettativa che avevamo. Vogliamo ringraziare ogni uno di voi che si è presentato per dimostrare solidarietà col popolo libanese. Siamo infinitamente grati ❤️

Ci scusiamo per chi non ha potuto mangiare il cibo che avevamo preparato. Abbiamo fatto del nostro meglio grazie a tutti gli amici e amiche e volontari che hanno generosamente donato il loro tempo, lavoro, e spazi. Senza di loro tutto ciò non sarebbe possibile. Un ringraziamento particolare ad @alesjori che ha creduto nel progetto, a @firas.harb che ha fritto pane e melanzane per 2 giorni, a @tareqabusalameh e @angelesbriones che ci hanno aiutato senza sosta in cucina e sempre col sorriso, e a @gianni_pennikella per aver sfornato un numero record di manakish.

Grazie per il lavoro illuminante di @ilaromano e per aver condiviso con noi tutto ciò che ha visto in Libano con rispetto e dignità.

Grazie anche a tutte le persone che hanno generosamente partecipato al mercatino solidale e per le loro donazioni. In particolare, grazie a @progetto_fulgido, @genna.davide, @m_0_n_i_q, @capitooone, e Linda 🫂❤️

Grazie a @frankievilla per aver donato il suo bellissimo libro di fotografia per la pesca, a @mmelgra per aver fatto il MC, a @federicaxbardelli, @pao_dale, e @g_coco che hanno aiutato all’ingresso e al banchetto di Li Beirut tutta notte 🥲❤️

Grazie a tutte le persone di @cascinet_agrohub per questo spazio magico e per la loro ospitalità, grazie a @chullu_agency per averci portato i mitici @praedband che hanno portato un pezzo del Libano a Milano, grazie di cuore. E infine, grazie a @lester__mann, @simomorandi, e @rabii3brahim per avere chiuso la serata con un DJ set chi ci ha fatto sculettare fino alla fine ❤️🫂 siete la definizione di solidarietà e di amore. taken in CasciNet by @libeirutmilano

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18 settembre
@cascinet_agrohub Milano
dalle 18.00 all’una di notte

@praedband (live) 🇱🇧
@lester__mann (dj set)

Fondato tra Beirut e Zurigo, il duo Praed esplora da due decenni l’ambito della musica popolare araba (“Shaabi”) e le sue connessioni con altri generi musicali psichedelici e ipnotici di tutto il mondo, come il free jazz, lo space jazz e il rock psichedelico, tra gli altri.
“A wild, ecstatic listen from start to close.” – Louis Pattison, The Wire

A seguire dj set di Lester Mann, selector di musica d’ascolto di impronta dub, stranezze disco, psichedelia e ritmi per danze rallentate e sfrenate. Da anni organizza concerti e feste nel sottobosco milanese, tra le quali Armonika, con cui cura un programma fisso su Radio Leila.

PROGRAMMA: H 19:00 – Talk sulla situazione attuale in Libano con testimonianza di un’operatrice di FoodBlessed e la giornalista, fotografa e documentarista Ilaria Romano;
H 20:00 – Cena sociale libanese cucinata da @libeirutmilano e i volontari di CasciNet. Per cena gli amici di CasciNet offriranno un piatto unico fatto in casa vegetariano (a offerta libera).
H 21:00 live e a seguire dj set by @libeirutmilano

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Venerdì 18 settembre dalle 18:00 una serata di raccolta fondi in collaborazione con Li Beirut Milano, appuntamento periodico dall’inizio della guerra in Libano. Il ricavato della cena sociale va a FoodBlessed, ONG libanese impegnata nel sostegno alimentare alle persone più vulnerabili e negli aiuti di emergenza durante i periodi di guerra: cibo, tende, kit igiene, medicinali.

Il programma:

19:00 – Talk sulla situazione in Libano, con la testimonianza di un’operatrice di FoodBlessed e la giornalista, fotografa e documentarista Ilaria Romano

20:00 – Cena sociale libanese cucinata da Li Beirut e dai volontari di CasciNet: piatto unico fatto in casa, vegano e senza glutine, a offerta libera. Chi vuole può portare qualcosa da cucinare insieme, e al baretto ci sono panini con salumi veg per chi ha ancora fame

A seguire

Concerto live di PRAED, duo sperimentale libanese-svizzero (Raed Yassin e Paed Conca) che fonde musica popolare araba, shaabi egiziano, free jazz, elettronica e collage sonoro — concerto a cura di Chullu Agency. Dj set di Lester Mann, tra danze rallentate, disco stralunata e psichedelia dub.

Per tutta la sera, mercatino solidale — se vuoi partecipare, il form è in bio!

Vi aspettiamo nell’aia 🌱 taken in CasciNet by @libeirutmilano

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Ciao amic*, purtroppo eccoci qui tornati per un altro appuntamento di raccolta fondi Li Beirut. Non se ne parla più del Libano, ma la situazione è ancora molto grave soprattutto nel sud del Libano e la periferia di Beirut.

Per questo, stiamo organizzando un evento raccolta fondi in sostegno del popolo Libanese nella bellissima cascina di @cascinet_agrohub ✨ il venerdì 18 settembre dalle 19:00.

Come sempre il ricavo sarà devoluto all’ONG libanese Food Blessed e alla loro campagna di supporto per gli sfollati del sud del Libano e di Beirut a cause dell’aggressione i$r@eliana.

Il programma prevede:

🎤 19.00 · Testimonianza di Food Blessed @foodblessed e intervento di Ilaria Romano @ilaromano

🍛 20.00 · Cena sociale libanese

🎹 21.30 · Concerto Praed @praedband (live) - @chullu_agency

🎧 23.00 · Lester Mann @lester__mann (dj set)

Tutta la sera, mercatino solidale con spezie libanesi e tanto altro!

Ingresso libero con donazione libera per raccolta fondi.

Ci vediamo presto! ❤️💚

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Hello friends, unfortunately, we’re back for another Li Beirut fundraiser. Lebanon is no longer talked about, but the situation is still very serious, especially in southern Lebanon and the suburbs of Beirut.

That’s why we’re organizing a fundraising event in support of the Lebanese people at the beautiful @cascinet_agrohub farmhouse ✨ on Friday, September 18th, starting at 7:00 PM.

As always, proceeds will go to the Lebanese NGO Food Blessed and their campaign to support those displaced by the I$r@eli aggression in southern Lebanon and Beirut.

The program includes:

🎤 7:00 PM · Testimonial by Food Blessed @foodblessed and a speech by Ilaria Romano @ilaromano

🍛 8:00 PM · Lebanese Social Dinner

🎹 9:30 PM · Concert by Praed @praedband (live) - @chullu_agency

🎧 11:00 PM · Lester Mann @lester__mann (DJ set)

There will also be a market with Lebanese spices and much more!

Free admission with a donation to the fundraiser.

See you soon! ❤️💚 by @libeirutmilano

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May Impact Report 📊

Transparency is at the heart of our work.
One week fundraising. 3 weeks of action!

This month, we’re sharing a breakdown of our impact in May— one of our highest avuibein months so far ...
made possible entirely by our community!!

At the end of April, we started fundraising for May, with a goal of 25K. We were able to raise 24.8K! 🎉

9,025 beneficiaries received essential relief support in the form of shelter, food, hygiene items, medications, baby essentials, and diapers — each individual and family received the care they needed, in all the ways they needed it.

Every number in this report tells a story of generosity, trust, and collective action.

Because FoodBlessed is a community-led organization, every contribution — big or small — directly powers our ability to show up and deliver.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for making our work possible.

Special shout-out to the incredible people who helped us raise funds throughout May:
@leaguehumanitaire
@liftinghandsinternational
@globalgiving
@marwaboukarim
@libeirutmilano
@StobaCafe
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Swipe to see the full breakdown 👉
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The need hasn’t stopped. And neither can we.

The first week of May is almost over!
Our goal for this month is 25k.
We are 6k in.
21k left to go ...

Can you help us get there?
Volunteer. Donate. Advocate.

Together, we are stronger. Let’s do this!

Lots of love,
The FoodBlessed family 🤍
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Here’s how you can support our work at FoodBlessed: 👇🏻

➡️ Whish / OMT / Western Union: +96170159337

➡️ Venmo
Jennifer Mudawwar
@jennifermaha (verification code: 1413)

➡️ PayPal
jmudawar@gmail.com

➡️ Online
Donate Here
(Link available in bio)

➡️ Bank transfer
Bank name:
Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries (BBAC SAL)

Account Name:
ORG FoodBlessed

SWIFT code:
BBACLBBX

Account no. $ 00457758002

IBAN no. LB33 00280000 0000 0045 7757 8002

Bank address:
250 Clemenceau Street, BBAC Building, Beirut – Lebanon
P.O. Box: 11-1536
Postal Address: Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2080 Lebanon

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Volunteer:
FoodBlessed Volunteer Form
(Link available in bio) by @libeirutmilano

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At the end of April, as the second round of funds raised came to an end, so naturally we launched our third wave of fundraising — and together, we successfully raised $24.8K ❤️

Each of the 9,025 displaced people received food aid, hygiene kits, shelter kits, medications, and baby essentials.

What followed the one week of fundraising (which lasted til the last week of May) were three weeks of real action, real impact, and real lives touched.

This is FoodBlessed’s May Impact Report — not just numbers. Not just statistics. But love shared, dignity restored, and hope passed from one hand to another.

To every volunteer who gave their time, and every donor who gave from the heart — this was only possible because of you.

You made this happen. 🤍

Despite the ceasefire, our work is still far from over, and there are many ways you can continue supporting our mission:

• Volunteer
• Donate
• Advocate

Give what you can.
Share our mission.
Be part of something that truly matters.

Together, we are stronger. Let’s do this.

Lots of love,
The FoodBlessed family 🤍

A special thank you to everyone who donated both offline and online.

Special shout-out to the incredible people who helped us raise funds throughout May:
@leaguehumanitaire
@liftinghandsinternational
@globalgiving
@marwaboukarim
@libeirutmilano
@StobaCafe
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⚠️ And like every start of a new month, we are launching our fourth wave of fundraising.

We are aiming to match May's amount.

Can you help us raise 25k?

Here’s how you can support FoodBlessed 👇🏻

➡️ Whish / OMT / Western Union: +96170159337

➡️ Venmo
Jennifer Mudawwar
@jennifermaha (verification code: 1413)

➡️ PayPal
jmudawar@gmail.com

➡️ Online donation
https://goto.gg/68198

➡️ Bank transfer
Bank name:
Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries (BBAC SAL)

Account Name:
ORG FoodBlessed

SWIFT code:
BBACLBBX

Account no. $ 00457758002

IBAN no. LB33 00280000 0000 0045 7757 8002

Bank address: 250 Clemenceau Street, BBAC Building, Beirut – Lebanon P.O. Box:11-1536 Postal Address:Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2080 Lebanon
-- by @libeirutmilano

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Grazie @zuma_fest!
On Saturday May 30,2026, during the charity breakfast at Zuma, we raised €590, which will go to the Lebanese NGO @foodblessed and their campaign to support those displaced from southern Lebanon and Beirut due to the Israeli aggression.

A huge thank you to Zuma's galactic kitchen, to all the intergalactic volunteers, and to everyone who stopped by to visit us and made a donation! Long live Zuma! by @libeirutmilano

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5 months ago

Week 7 recap update

A little overdue, but still important to share.
Week 8 and 9 updates coming soon…

Eight weeks into the war — and the cycle keeps repeating.

Every week follows the same rhythm:
Meeting and planing the week ahead.
Assessing needs.
Coordinating with the displaced families.
Securing supplies.
Preparing hygiene kits, ready-to-eat meals, monthly food parcels, shelter kits, baby essential kits, and medications.
Packing.
Sorting.
Delivering.
Then doing it all over again.

Since the start of the war, this has become part of our everyday reality.

None of this happens without your support. To every donor, volunteer, partner, and person standing by displaced families alongside us — thank you for helping us continue this work every single day 🤍

Special thanks to our amazing supporters and fundraising efforts by Melodie Saffieddine, Doris Brubhart and the donations made to us on the Global Giving platform!
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We can only keep going with your support 👇🏻

➡️ Whish / OMT / Western Union: +96170159337

➡️ Venmo
Jennifer Mudawwar
@jennifermaha (verification code: 1413)

➡️ PayPal
jmudawar@gmail.com

➡️ Online
https://goto.gg/68198

➡️ Bank transfer
Bank name:
Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries (BBAC SAL)

Account Name:
ORG FoodBlessed

SWIFT code:
BBACLBBX

Account no. $ 00457758002

IBAN no.
LB33 00280000 0000 0045 7757 8002

Bank address:
250 Clemenceau Street, BBAC Building, Beirut – Lebanon
P.O. Box: 11-1536
Postal Address: Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2080 Lebanon

#FoodBlessed #OnTheGround #HumanitarianResponse #TogetherWeCan by @libeirutmilano

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5 months ago

April Impact Report 📊

Transparency is at the heart of our work.
One week fundraising. 3 weeks of action!

This month, we’re sharing a breakdown of our impact in April— made possible entirely by our community!!

On April 1, we started fundraising for April, with a goal of 35K. We were able to raise 23K! 🎉

5,374 beneficiaries received essential relief support in the form of shelter, food, hygiene items, medications, baby essentials, and diapers — each individual and family received the care they needed, in all the ways they needed it.

Every number in this report tells a story of generosity, trust, and collective action.

Because FoodBlessed is a community-led organization, every contribution — big or small — directly powers our ability to show up and deliver.

Thank you for being part of this journey and for making our work possible.

Swipe to see the full breakdown 👉
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👇🏻
The need hasn’t stopped. And neither can we.

Can you help us get there?
Volunteer. Donate. Advocate.

• Give what you can
• Share our mission
• Be part of something that truly matters

Together, we are stronger. Let’s do this!

Lots of love,
The FoodBlessed family 🤍
•••

Here’s how you can support our work at FoodBlessed: 👇🏻

➡️ Whish / OMT / Western Union: +96170159337

➡️ Venmo
Jennifer Mudawwar
@jennifermaha (verification code: 1413)

➡️ PayPal
jmudawar@gmail.com

➡️ Online
Donate Here
(Link available in bio)

➡️ Bank transfer
Bank name:
Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries (BBAC SAL)

Account Name:
ORG FoodBlessed

SWIFT code:
BBACLBBX

Account no. $ 00457758002

IBAN no. LB33 00280000 0000 0045 7757 8002

Bank address:
250 Clemenceau Street, BBAC Building, Beirut – Lebanon
P.O. Box: 11-1536
Postal Address: Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2080 Lebanon

—
Volunteer:
FoodBlessed Volunteer Form
(Link available in bio) by @libeirutmilano

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Zuma* è un’alleanza galattica per stare bene insieme. Tre giorni di musica e condivisione dello spazio e del tempo in una cascina e nella natura che la circonda.
In questo contesto cosmico, la cucina di Zuma e LiBeirut prepareranno una disco-lazione sabato mattina a base di manouche e musica libanese.
Sarà un momento di condivisione in cui rifocillarti prima della lunga giornata del festival

Tutti i ricavi della colazione solidale libanese andranno all’associazione libanese Food Blessed e alla loro campagna di supporto per gli sfollati del sud del Libano e di Beirut a causa dell’aggressione israeliana.
La nostra donazione consentirà di offrire un sollievo immediato, tra cui cibo, acqua, prodotti per l’igiene, oltre a coperte, tende e materassi per dormire.

*zumafest.it per biglietti e info sul festival!

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Zuma* is a galactic alliance and a three days festival of music. An occasion to share space and time in a farmhouse and the nature that surrounds it.
In this cosmic setting, the kitchen staff of Zuma and LiBeirut will prepare a Saturday morning musical breakfast with manouche and Lebanese music.
It will be a moment of sharing where you can refuel before the long festival day.

All proceeds from the lebanese breakfast will go to the Lebanese association Food Blessed and their campaign to support those displaced from southern Lebanon and Beirut due to the Israeli aggression.
Our donation will provide immediate relief, including food, water, hygiene products, as well as blankets, tents, and mattresses for sleeping.

*zumafest.it for tickets and info about the festival! by @libeirutmilano

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Week 6 weekly recap update

A little late to post but better late than never.
Week 7 and 8 weekly updates to follow ...

Week 6 of the war — and the cycle continues ...this time we start from the end 🔁

Every week begins the same way:
Coordinating.
Identifying urgent needs.
Sourcing supplies.
Preparing hygiene kits, ready-to-eat meals, monthly food parcels, shelter kits, baby essentials, and medications.
Packing.
Organizing.
Distributing.
And then starting all over again.

This has become our daily reality since the beginning of the war.

None of this would be possible without you. To every donor, volunteer, and supporter — thank you for making this work possible and for standing with displaced families every step of the way. 🤍

Special shoutout to our incredible supporters and fundraising efforts by @libeirutmilano @najanights @jennifermaha @zekereyyah @layansrour

As we move into our fourth wave of fundraising, we invite you to support however you can. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference.

Here’s how you can support FoodBlessed’s work: 👇🏻

➡️Whish / OMT / Western Union: +96170159337

➡️Venmo
Jennifer Mudawwar
@jennifermaha (verification code: 1413)

➡️PayPal
jmudawar@gmail.com

➡️Online
https://goto.gg/68198

➡️Bank transfer
Bank name:
Bank of Beirut and the Arab Countries (BBAC SAL)

Account Name:
ORG FoodBlessed

SWIFT code:
BBACLBBX

Account no. $ 00457758002

IBAN no.
LB33 00280000 0000 0045 7757 8002

Bank address:
250 Clemenceau Street, BBAC Building, Beirut – Lebanon
P.O. Box: 11-1536
Postal Address: Riad El Solh, Beirut 1107 2080 Lebanon

#FoodBlessed #OnTheGround #HumanitarianResponse #TogetherWeCan by @libeirutmilano

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