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 […]
FEBA represented in the CoP Material Support in Paris
From 20-21 November 2024, FEBA Honorary President Jacques Vandenschrik participated in the ESF+ Community of Practice on Material Support with the theme Meeting varying needs: how material support can be tailored to meet the diverse needs of different target groups in Paris. He spoke on an expert panel about the evaluation of the FEAD (Fund […]
FareShare UK celebrates 30 anniversary
FareShare marked its 30th anniversary at the Houses of Parliament, coinciding with the historic Autumn Budget announcement. The event featured a speech by the Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs, Daniel Zeichner MP, who reflected on his visit to FareShare South West’s Bristol warehouse in August. He highlighted the significant impact FareShare is making […]
Inaugural FEBA Partners Event “A Taste of Thanks”: Celebrating Impact, Empowering Change
The FEBA Inaugural Partners Event “A Taste of Thanks” which took place on November 13, 2024, was an online celebration honouring FEBA’s main partners and welcoming potential new supporters. The event featured moving stories from beneficiaries, presentations by FEBA Innovation Grant 2024 finalists with the winners announced by the grant sponsors, Cargill and General Mills, […]
FEBA attended the Plenary Session of the EU Platform on Food Loss and Waste
On 12 November 2024 FEBA attended the Plenary session of the EU Platform on Food Loss and Waste. The meeting included food waste reduction practices from Japan and the OECD. During the session, the Joint Research Centre presented their work on Building evidence on food waste prevention interventions with an update of the food use and […]
