For most of us, lunch is a matter of course. For a lonely elder, for a sick person or for someone living on a too‑small income, it can be one of the biggest worries of the day.
In 1892, Bishop Melchisedec Ștefănescu left a legacy in his will for the poor, orphans and those without help. The foundation that bears his name continues this mission today in Roman. Since 2012, the “Episcop Melchisedec” Social Canteen has been providing hot food to vulnerable people.
Every day, 25 people (elderly, single, sick or without sufficient income) receive a hot meal here, and for those who can no longer get around we bring the food to their homes. For them, the meal means safety, dignity and the sign that they have not been forgotten.
Winter is coming, and heating, medicines and food are putting increasing pressure on those with low incomes. We want none of the 25 to miss their daily meal.
We use the daily food allowance of 32 lei per person, from the social services legislation for adults and the elderly: for 25 people, 800 lei per day. 32 lei means food for one person for a day, 160 lei for five days, 800 lei the food for everyone for a day.
On this page we regularly publish how the money has been spent, with receipts and invoices.