Food Bank Moldova celebrates commitment to preventing food waste
In November, Food Bank Moldova held the first edition of the Gala Recunoștinței pentru Prevenirea Risipei de Alimente (Gratitude Gala for Preventing Food Waste), an event dedicated to recognising organisations and individuals who actively support the fight against food waste. Among the honourees was Kaufland Moldova, the first retailer to partner with Food Bank Moldova […]
Dynamic action against food waste in Drama, Greece
Throughout November, the Food Bank of Drama, in Greece, sustained its active efforts to combat food waste in the local market, with weekly initiatives making a significant impact. Every Thursday, a dedicated team from the organisation worked closely with local producers, fostering strong relationships built on trust and generosity. Thanks to the selfless contributions of […]
FEBA attended the 5th Anniversary of the European Food Forum
On 11 December 2024, FEBA attended the 5th Anniversary of the European Food Forum, celebrating a forum that brings together MEPs, stakeholders, academia, and non-profits, building a dialogue and discussion around sustainable food systems.
FEBA attended the Food Donation Subgroup of the EU Platform on Food Loss and Waste
On 10 December 2024, FEBA attended the Food Donation Subgroup of the EU Platform on Food Loss and Waste. FEBA Member France presented their work on recovering surplus food from a large-scale event such as the Paris Olympic Games 2024.
Federația Băncilor pentru Alimente din România achieves Full Membership with FEBA
Since its establishment in 2016, the Banca pentru Alimente Bucuresti has exemplified dedication and collaboration, strengthening its partnership with FEBA. A key milestone was when Banca pentru Alimente Bucuresti joined FEBA as an Associate Member in April 2019. Later, in 2020, the Federația Băncilor pentru Alimente din România – FBAR was formed. Their collaboration with […]
FEBA participates in WHO webinar on “Incentivizing access to healthier food through social action”
On 5 December 2024, FEBA CEO Esteban Arriaga attended the WHO webinar titled “Incentivizing access to healthier food through social action” to discuss the perspective of European Food Banks on nutrition and food aid.
Food Banks Netherlands received 40,000 litres of milk from European Fund
A special delivery of 40,000 litres of long-life milk has been made to Food Banks Netherlands. In the coming weeks, thousands of families will receive this much-needed product. This delivery was made possible by a subsidy from the European Social Fund (ESF) and marks a significant milestone in the project that Food Banks Netherlands is […]
UFBF completes financial audit with positive results
The Ukrainian Food Banks Federation (UFBF) has successfully completed a financial audit for the period from 1 November 2022 to 1 April 2024. The audit, conducted by the reputable and independent firm Baker Tilly Ukraine LLP, confirms that UFBF’s financial operations—including the sourcing and utilisation of funds received from FEBA to support Ukrainians and establish […]
Lithuanian Food Bank “Maisto bankas” Charity Concert “PasiDalink”
On 29 November the annual Lithuanian Food bank “Maisto bankas” Charity Concert “PasiDalink” was held live on TV. The live broadcast lasted for three and a half hours, with a crowd of two thousand volunteers and the most famous Lithuanian singers encouraging people to donate. The viewers had the opportunity to hear touching stories of […]
France launches annual food collection on 40 anniversary
From 22 to 24 November, the Collecte Nationale des Banques Alimentaires celebrated its 40th annual campaign across mainland France, the Antilles, and Réunion. Over 8,000 collection points welcomed 120,000 volunteers, encouraging the public to donate part of their shopping to support those in need. For four decades, the Food Bank network has relied on the […]
