Roma Capoccia
Solidarity with the coins in the Trevi Fountain
The agreement between the City Council and the Vicariate has been renewed to allocate the money collected from the fountain’s basin to soup kitchens and community shops to tackle food poverty.
Rome. Every day, thousands of people toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, making a wish. But this gesture also has a practical side: the money collected will continue to support those in need. Yesterday, Rome City Council and the Vicariate renewed the agreement launched in 2020 for a further three years, channelling the coins to soup kitchens and community shops to tackle food poverty.
The agreement, proposed by Barbara Funari, Councillor for Social Policies and Health, ensures the continuity of an initiative that transforms a Roman tradition into support for vulnerable individuals and families. “Those coins become a valuable resource for supporting those going through difficult times,” commented Giustino Trincia, director of the diocesan Caritas. For Councillor Funari, the renewal allows for the continuation of a partnership capable of turning a ritual cherished by citizens and tourists into tangible solidarity for Rome.