Fondazione McDonald: 100 thousand free meals with Banco Alimentare
In April 2020 in Italy the sudden closure of the commercial catering sector generated large volumes of surplus food. Banco Alimentare was contacted by McDonald’s Italia to recover 50 tons of surplus food. Thanks to this positive experience just before Christmas McDonald’s promoted with Banco Alimentare the solidarity campaign “Sempre aperti a donare” (Always open to donate) […]
Food poverty, a growing problem in Europe
Jacques Vandenschrik, President of the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), was interviewed by CNN on the rise of poverty in Europe and the increased demand for food aid since the start of the pandemic. FEBA reported a food demand increase of around 30% across its European network of 430 Food Banks – with a range […]
Operation “lait du coeur” for the Food Banks in France
Food Banks in France very often lack milk and the current health situation has reinforced the food insecurity situation in which many households find themselves. This situation did not leave the teams of the Laiterie de Saint-Denis-de-L’Hôtel (LSDH) indifferent. The dairy and bottler group has therefore set up a project to raise awareness and bring […]
9th meeting of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste
On December 10, there was a virtual plenary session of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste (FLW) that served as an opportunity for Member States and stakeholders to come together and take stock of the progress made up until now. To kick off the event, the European Commission informed about future strategies, […]
First Annual Conference of the FEAD Community
The First Annual Conference of the FEAD Community took place on 22-23 October online. The European Commission published the full report of the Conference, as well as FEAD Case Studies related to the Coronavirus pandemic, with a collection of inspiring practices adapting FEAD-funded measures during the crisis. Read more here.
Two Food collections to help people in need in Portugal
For the moment the organization of the food collection on 28 November – 6 December is planned as usual, with volunteers in stores but also with an online food collection. The Federação Portuguesa dos Bancos alimentares contra a fome (FPBA) usually organizes a food collection in May. Due to the COVID-19 this year it was […]
COVID-19 and Giving Tuesday
On the occasion of Giving Tuesday on 1st December, FEBA Secretary General participated in a podcast from CAF America, together with non-profit leaders from Hong Kong, São Paulo, Canada, and the United States. They discussed about the impact of COVID-19 on their work and the importance of this international day of charitable giving. Guests: Gabrielle […]
2nd edition of the Christmas food collection in Romania
Banca pentru Alimente is organizing its Christmas food collection with Lidl Romania from 7 to 20 December. The collection in the stores partners is very important because it is the only occasion for individuals to donate food via Food Banks to the people in need. The products that can be donated by customers are flagged […]
Save food, together!
All over the world, Food Banks provide food for charities that help disadvantaged people – including in Romania. With the help of METRO and the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), a network of companies and producers has supported the creation of a National Food Banks Federation: Banca pentru Alimente. Almost 3 years after the creation […]
Big success for the first phase of the food collection in Spain
The first phase of the food collection in Spain was a success, even though it was organized in a different way due to the pandemic. For safety reasons, the food collected in stores between 16 and 22 November was not put in a container but customers could donate the desired amount at the cashdesk. On […]
