Capacity-Building Workshop in Budapest
From November 5 to 7, FEBA hosted an engaging Capacity-Building Workshop in Budapest, Hungary, bringing together Food Bank professionals from 16 European countries for an enriching three-day experience. The workshop began with a warm welcome and a unique activity: a Charity Cooking Session at the Sztehlo Gábor Children’s Home. Food cooked for a good cause, […]
FEBA CEO participated in the Annual Conference of Greek Food Banks
At the beginning of November, FEBA CEO visited our Member in Greece. The visit happened during the Annual Conference of Greek Food Banks, which proved to be an excellent opportunity to discover more about the Food Banking activities in Greece and to present FEBA.
Fundraising Forum October
On October 24, FEBA hosted the second quarterly Fundraising Forum of 2024 for members leading fundraising and partnerships at their Food Banks and colleagues from the Global Food Banking Network (GFN) to share best practices, share ideas and discuss opportunities to work together. The second edition featured a case study from France on an awareness campaign […]
FEBA facilitated a workshop on Cities’ Collaboration with Food Banks
On October 23rd, a workshop focused on the collaboration between cities and food banks took place in Berlin as part of the FoodClic project consortium meeting. The event brought together city representatives, food sustainability experts, and other stakeholders to explore opportunities for stronger cooperation aimed at reducing food waste and supporting vulnerable populations. Presentation […]
The Lithuanian Food Bank held its 37th Food Collection
On 11-12 October, the 37th Food Collection was carried out by the Lithuanian Food Bank “Maisto bankas”. During this event, people in Lithuania donated 274 000 food products worth more than 400 000 euros. Most of the donations were of pasta and groats. 244 other NGOs participated in the “Maisto bankas” food collection, and more than […]
FEBA participates in the EU CAP Network
On 9 October 2024, the FEBA team took part in the 4th meeting of the Forum on Best Practices in the Agri-Food Supply Chain, organised by the EU CAP Network in Brussels. The event brought together organisations, administrations, researchers, entrepreneurs, and practitioners to share knowledge and insights on agriculture and rural policy, through peer-to-peer learning […]
Connecting with Toidupank Tallinn: An insightful and interactive visit to FEBA’s Estonian member
From October 7 to 8, Network Development Coordinator Anna Friederitz had the opportunity to visit Toidupank Tallinn, FEBA’s member in Estonia. This visit was a pivotal moment to engage directly with the dedicated team working tirelessly to prevent food waste and combat food insecurity in the country. During her time there, Anna and the Toidupank […]
FEBA EU Working Group reunites in Brussels
From 3 to 4 October 2024, FEBA hosted its EU Working Group members in Brussels. The agenda included discussions on the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and its implications for corporate sustainability reporting. Attendees also received a briefing from FEBA CEO, Esteban Arriaga, followed by a presentation on FareShare UK’s Surplus with Purpose project and […]
FEBA visits Food Banks in Romania and Moldova
In the last week of September, Sofiia Vara from the Network Development Department of FEBA visited Food Banks in Romania and Moldova. In Romania, Sofiia Vara visited 3 Food Banks in Roman, Brasov and Bucharest. In Moldova, Sofiia visited Banca de Alimente Moldova. During the visits, the teams discussed the current statues of their Food […]
FEBA participated in the Social Innovation Forum 2024 as an active member of the CoP on Material Support
The Social Innovation Forum 2024, held on October 1-2 in Brussels, brought together experts, policymakers, and practitioners to explore how social innovation can address some of Europe’s most pressing societal challenges. Organized by the European Competence Centre for Social Innovation, the forum focused on several key objectives: Highlighting Essential Skills: The forum emphasized the critical […]
