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CONCERNED RESIDENTS DOR IMPROVEMENT

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En Vieques, nadie debe envejecer con hambre.
Cada día, COREFI prepara y entrega comidas calientes a nuestros adultos mayores — muchos de ellos viviendo solos, con recursos limitados, y sin acceso constante a alimentos nutritivos.
Tu apoyo hace posible este trabajo.
Con tu donación, alimentas a un abuelo, sostienes su salud, y le recuerdas que no está solo.
❤️ Dona hoy y sé parte de esta cadena de amor y dignidad.
Tu aportación, grande o pequeña, transforma vidas.
Haz tu donación aquí: In Vieques, no one should grow old hungry.
Every day, COREFI prepares and delivers hot meals to our island’s older adults — many live alone, with limited resources, and without reliable access to nutritious food.
Your support makes this work possible. With your donation, you feed a grandparent, support their health, and remind them they are not alone.
❤️ Donate today and join this chain of love and dignity. Your contribution, large or small, transforms lives.
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COREFI TE ALIMENTA

In the heart of our paradise island—where white sands meet turquoise waters—there exists a stark contrast: hundreds of bedridden elders, families in poverty, and vulnerable neighbors who rely on COREFI’s community kitchen for their only hot meal of the day.
Each month, we serve hot delicious meals to those who cannot leave their homes, who live without support, and who face hunger in silence. But today, we face a crisis. Due to ongoing challenges with federal funding and a lack of operational support, our ability to continue this vital work is at risk.
COREFI is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and your donation is tax-deductible. More importantly, it’s life-sustaining. Every dollar helps us deliver nourishment, dignity, and hope to those who need it most.
Please consider supporting our mission.. In a place known for its beauty, let’s ensure its people are not forgotten. Donate to Vieques — COREFI. INC.
With gratitude,
**Elizabeth Rosario Ortiz**
President
Concerned Residents for Improvement (COREFI) Vieques, Puerto Rico

Providing food security services to all members of the Vieques community affected by the challenges of poverty.

Our Mission →

This is Mr. Garcia. His face lit up with gratitude as he thanked the volunteer and took his Corefi’s meal, nourishing both body and spirit. Jasper stepped back, realizing the impact of this simple service, a vital part of COREFI's mission to connect volunteers and participants.

Weekly workshops for students ages 9 to 14 on food security, cooking, and community service.

Volunteers Force

John and Frieda Pope take great joy in delivering hot, nutritious meals to senior citizens living in Vieques, Puerto Rico. They find fulfillment in ensuring that these valued members of the community receive the nourishment and care they deserve.

Programa de Entrega de Comidas para Adultos Mayores (60+)

Objetivo Proveer comidas nutritivas y seguras a adultos mayores de 60 años en Vieques, con prioridad en quienes sufren malnutrición, problemas de salud crónicos, están postrados en cama o carecen de acceso regular a atención médica y cuidados. El programa busca mejorar la fuerza y la capacidad física de residentes de bajos ingresos, aliviar cargas económicas relacionadas con la alimentación, y promover independencia, estabilidad y resiliencia.

Servicios principales

Entrega semanal de comidas balanceadas.
Entregas a domicilio puntuales y confiables para personas con movilidad limitada o sin transporte.
Evaluación nutricional inicial y seguimiento periódico para ajustar menús según condición médica y preferencias.
Paquetes de emergencia con alimentos no perecederos para situaciones de crisis o interrupciones en el servicio.

Impacto económico y social

Reducción del gasto alimentario para hogares de bajos ingresos, liberando recursos para medicamentos y otros servicios esenciales.
Menor riesgo de hospitalización y complicaciones por desnutrición al garantizar ingesta adecuada y consistente.
Apoyo indirecto a cuidadores familiares al simplificar la preparación de alimentos y asegurar comidas apropiadas.

Colaboración comunitaria

Alianzas con organizaciones locales, voluntarios y proveedores para optimizar logística, ampliar cobertura y mantener costos bajos.
Programas de voluntariado para entrega y visita breve, combinando alimentación con acompañamiento social cuando sea posible.

Medición y sostenibilidad

Monitoreo de indicadores clave: número de comidas entregadas, estado nutricional, hospitalizaciones relacionadas con nutrición, y satisfacción del beneficiario.
Búsqueda de financiamiento mixto (donaciones, subvenciones y apoyo local) para garantizar continuidad y escalabilidad.

Resultado esperado Adultos mayores más fuertes, mejor nutridos y con mayor autonomía; reducción de la inseguridad alimentaria y sus consecuencias médicas; alivio económico para familias de bajos ingresos; y una red comunitaria coordinada que mejora la calidad de vida de los seniors en Vieques.

This is Us

Yari and Griselle are prepared to deliver the nourishing meal you've been waiting for. Their care comforts those in need. Supporting their deliveries satisfies your hunger and helps COREFI strengthen our community.

Community Force Together underscores the strength and synergy of individuals uniting for a common purpose, emphasizing collective power and support in overcoming challenges.

Vincent (RIP) never failed to greet us warmly, his friendly smile lightened up the room every time we served him. We miss him.

This is Yayán Acevedo, our 70-year-old neighbor and volunteer at the community kitchen. You need to meet her!

Our great Cheché, a cherished figure in our community.

Our existence centers on our people, the driving force that shapes our purpose and guides our goals.

Irma always enjoys a visit from her friends, who never fail to brighten up her day with their cheerful presence.

Volunteer with us!

A volunteer is someone who becomes **a part** of your organization by donating their time and service.

It takes a village

The programs that we are working on with our community of elders are not just simply about delivering essential items like adult diapers, meal replacement drinks, and hygiene products, although these are undoubtedly important.
These visits held by our dedicated team mean so much more to them. They serve as a reminder that somebody out there truly cares about their well-being and happiness. It's a friendly hand extended, an empathetic ear to listen to their stories, jokes, and even just engage in random conversations that bring a glimmer of joy to their hearts.

About Us

Founder Sonia Ventura de Morales passionately left behind a remarkable legacy for the Vieques community, showcasing her unwavering dedication and commitment to improving the lives of those around her. Here with Carmen Benitez.

Volunteer with us for free activities. We value your contributions at COREFI. Join our team to make a difference!

Dedicated to those in need

In addition to assisting the sick, elderly, and disabled residents on Vieques, our dedicated COREFI team recognizes the pressing issue of limited access to government help and assistance faced by many in this community. With unwavering determination, we actively engage with the local neighborhoods, reaching out to those who often go unnoticed, ensuring that they receive the support and care they deserve. By prioritizing those in need and working directly within our communities, we strive to uplift and empower individuals who may otherwise be left without aid.

a little bit of our history

CONCERNED RESIDENTS FOR IMPROVEMENT, INC.

COREFI Te Alimenta

At the core of our mission stands COREFI TE ALIMENTA, our weekly feeding program is driven by a singular objective: to foster the independence and well-being of our seniors and underserved community members. What originated as a modest initiative has evolved into the core program of our organization, embodying our unwavering commitment to community care.

Currently, we provide and deliver over 800 meals each month across our island. As the need continues to grow, so does our reach. Month after month, we expand our services, reaching an increasing number of people in need.

our success