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Society · Funchal · 9 July 2026

Regional Government Authorizes Support for Food Emergency Program and Elderly Care

Madeira's Regional Government approved cooperation agreements for the Food Emergency Program and a protocol for elderly care facilities.

Regional Government Authorizes Support for Food Emergency Program and Elderly Care

The Regional Government of the Autonomous Region of Madeira has authorized eleven Cooperation Agreements with partner entities to support the Madeira Food Emergency Program (PEARAM) in 2026. The maximum financial support allocated for operational expenses amounts to €843,636.00.

Furthermore, a protocol was approved between the Madeira Social Security Institute and Causa Social – Association for the Promotion of Citizenship. This agreement aims to finance nursing staff costs for Integrated Establishments managing Residential Structures for the Elderly under the Institute's direct management in Funchal, with a maximum financial contribution of €173,864.04.

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