Headquartered in Athens, Greece  ·  Serving communities in 16 countries +1 844-643-9390  ·  info@smilefoundations.org
Based in Athens, Greece · Working across the Western world

Every family deserves a reason to smile.

From Greece and the rest of Europe to Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, we deliver food to doorsteps, support people through mental stress, run community camps and help children stay in school — standing beside the most vulnerable people in our communities.

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People in Monastiraki Square, Athens, with the Acropolis in view
16 countriesone mission: no one left behind
Who we are

Based in Athens, helping people across the Western world

Smile Foundation is a community-driven charity providing social assistance to the people who need it most — seniors living alone, low-income families, newcomers, people facing illness or disability, and anyone going through a hard season of life.

Rising grocery and rent costs mean more families than ever are skipping meals or struggling quietly. We believe nobody should have to face that alone. Headquartered in Athens, Greece, we now reach communities in 16 countries across Europe, North America and Oceania. In every country, our local teams and volunteers bring food, care and practical help directly to people's homes and neighbourhoods — adapting every program to the challenges each country faces.

Our approach is simple: listen first, help quickly, and treat every person with dignity. Help is free, confidential and open to everyone who needs it.

  • Home food delivery by our drivers
  • Mental wellness support
  • Community & social camps
  • Food donation drives
  • Children's education help
  • Support for vulnerable seniors
Read About Our Programs
Our Programs

Practical help, delivered with dignity

Each program is built around one simple idea: meet people where they are, and give them what they need to get back on their feet. Select any program to read the full details — who it helps, what's included and how to get support.

Food Distribution

Balanced food hampers for households facing food insecurity, packed by volunteers at our local hubs.

  • Fresh produce, dairy & pantry staples
  • Culturally familiar & halal/vegetarian options
  • Baby food and hygiene kits on request
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Home Delivery Drivers

Trained volunteer drivers bring groceries and meals right to the door of anyone who can't travel.

  • Seniors, people with disabilities & new parents
  • Weekly scheduled drop-offs
  • A friendly check-in at every visit
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Mental Wellness Support

Caring support for people coping with stress, loneliness, grief or anxiety — no waiting list, no judgement.

  • Weekly check-in phone calls
  • Peer support circles
  • Referrals to counselling & crisis lines
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Community & Social Camps

Free seasonal camps and community days that bring neighbours together around a warm meal.

  • Hot meals, clothing & winter gear
  • Health and benefits information
  • Activities for kids and families
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Food Donation Drives

We make it easy for people, schools and businesses to donate food — and we make sure every item reaches someone in need.

  • Free pick-up for larger donations
  • Workplace and school drive kits
  • Most-needed items list
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Children's Education

Helping children from low-income homes learn with confidence, in every country where we work, plus a partner school program in India.

  • Back-to-school backpacks & supplies
  • Free after-school homework clubs
  • One-to-one volunteer tutoring
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How it works

From your kindness to their doorstep

You give

Donate money or food, or sign up to volunteer your time as a driver, packer, tutor or camp helper.

We gather

Donations are checked, sorted and packed into balanced hampers at our local hubs.

We deliver

Our drivers bring food and essentials directly to homes, shelters and community camps.

We follow up

We stay in touch, offering wellness check-ins and connecting people to more support.

Get involved

Be the reason someone smiles today

Every dollar, every donated can and every hour of volunteering makes a real difference in a neighbourhood near you.

Make a donation

Choose an amount to see the impact your gift can make.

$50 delivers a week of groceries to a senior living alone.

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Volunteer or donate food

Join our drivers, packers, tutors and camp helpers — or arrange a food donation pick-up.

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Stories

Voices from our community

"After my surgery I couldn't get to the store. The driver who brought my groceries every week became a friend I looked forward to seeing."

MMargaret, Burlington

"The homework club helped my son catch up in math. He now walks into school with his head held high."

AAmina, Dublin

"Volunteering at the winter camp showed me how much a hot meal and a kind word can mean to someone."

DDaniel, volunteer, Manchester
Where we work

One foundation, 16 countries

Our head office is in Athens, Greece. From there, we support local teams that run our programs in cities across North America, Europe and Oceania — each one shaped around the needs of that community.

Head Office

Athens, Greece

Ermou 56, 105 63 Athens, Greece

Call us toll-free+1 844-643-9390

Greece HEAD OFFICE

Athens · Thessaloniki · Patras

Our home base: food support for pensioners, care for refugee families and help for young people seeking work.

Canada

Burlington

Food hampers, home delivery through harsh winters and support for newcomer families.

United States

Chicago · Seattle · Houston · Atlanta

Mobile food pantries in neighbourhoods without grocery stores and meals for seniors on fixed incomes.

United Kingdom

Manchester · Birmingham · Glasgow · Leeds

Warm hubs in winter, school-holiday meal clubs and help for families hit by the cost of living.

Ireland

Dublin · Cork · Galway

Hot meals and homework support for families living in emergency accommodation.

France

Lyon · Marseille · Lille

Food parcels for students and single parents, and summer heatwave check-ins for older people.

Belgium

Brussels · Antwerp · Liège

Help with energy poverty, food support and language classes for newcomer families.

Netherlands

Rotterdam · Amsterdam · Utrecht

Friendly visiting for lonely older people, grocery delivery and household budget coaching.

Germany

Berlin · Hamburg · Munich · Cologne

Food distribution for low-income pensioners and integration support for newly arrived families.

Switzerland

Zurich · Geneva · Basel

Discreet grocery support and budget advice for people facing hidden poverty in a high-cost country.

Spain

Madrid · Barcelona · Valencia

Holiday meal programs for children, family hampers and job-readiness support for young people.

Sweden

Stockholm · Gothenburg · Malmö

Homework clubs, language cafés and family support in neighbourhoods facing exclusion.

Norway

Oslo · Bergen

Free activities so no child is left out, plus food support for families on low incomes.

Denmark

Copenhagen · Aarhus

Visiting friends for isolated seniors and warm meals for people without a stable home.

Australia

Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth

Food relief for renters under pressure and recovery support after floods and bushfires.

New Zealand

Auckland · Wellington · Christchurch

School breakfast clubs and family food parcels for children growing up in hardship.

See our work in each country →
Our offices

Find an office near you

Our head office is in Athens, with offices in 16 countries. Call us toll-free on +1 844-643-9390.

Head Office · Greece

Athens

Ermou 56
105 63 Athens, Greece

United Kingdom

London

25 Wilton Road, Victoria
London SW1V 1LW, United Kingdom

Canada

Burlington, Ontario

4145 North Service Rd
Burlington, ON L7L 6A3, Canada

United States

Washington, DC

1500 K Street NW, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20005, USA

Ireland

Dublin

31-36 Ormond Quay Upper
Dublin D07 EE37, Ireland

France

Paris

124 Rue Réaumur
75002 Paris, France

Belgium

Brussels

Place Sainte-Gudule 14
1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Netherlands

Amsterdam

Vijzelstraat 68-78
1017 HL Amsterdam, Netherlands

Germany

Berlin

Europaplatz 2
10557 Berlin, Germany

Switzerland

Bern

Schanzenstrasse 4a
3008 Bern, Switzerland

Spain

Madrid

Carrera de San Jerónimo, 15
28014 Madrid, Spain

Sweden

Stockholm

Olof Palmes gata 29, 4th floor
111 22 Stockholm, Sweden

Norway

Oslo

Stortorvet 7
0155 Oslo, Norway

Denmark

Copenhagen

Frederiksborggade 15
1360 København K, Denmark

Australia

Canberra

Level 4, 15 Moore Street
Canberra ACT 2601, Australia

New Zealand

Wellington

Level 31, 2-6 Gilmer Terrace
Wellington 6011, New Zealand

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