Federația Băncilor pentru Alimente din România becomes a FEBA Associate Member
Banca pentru Alimente București has been an Associate Member of the European Food Banks Federation from 2019. Since then, FEBA has supported and followed the development of the organisation as well as the establishment of 8 Food Banks across the country in the cities of Brasov, Cluj, Constanta, Craiova, Galati, Oradea, Roman, and Timisoara. In […]
Podcast from CAF America: what donors need to know about Ukraine emergency response
FEBA Secretary General Angela Frigo recorded a podcast with CAF America and Rabih Torbay of Project HOPE to share their experience and provide donors with a deeper understanding of the relief and response landscape. FEBA and HOPE are two of CAF America’s charity partners directly responding to the crisis in Ukraine. The conversation covers how […]
16 tonnes of baby food and other basic food delivered to Ukraine
The Estonian Food Association and the Estonian Food Bank Toidupank are sending food to Ukraine in freight trucks. The first aid shipment with canned meat, cheese, sauces and baby food arrived on 7 March in Lviv, where the local Food Bank will deliver it. “Ukraine has reached a situation where there is a shortage of […]
Maisto bankas is working 24/7 to help people of Ukraine
Maisto bankas, the Lithuanian Food Bank is currently working 24/7 to help Ukraine as much as they can by providing food aid to soldiers and civilians still remaining in Ukraine, and also to Ukrainians arriving in Lithuania. The Food Bank has already brought 10 vans (cargo) of food and water to Ukraine, thanks to the […]
Commission holds first meeting of the European Food Security Crisis preparedness and response Mechanism
On 9 March the European Commission held the first meeting of the newly established European food security crisis preparedness and response mechanism (EFSCM) to discuss the food security impact of the energy and input price increase and impact of the war in Ukraine. Composed of national experts of EU and neighbouring non-EU countries, as well […]
EU Commission adopts proposal for Cohesion’s Action for Refugees in Europe (CARE) to facilitate the use of social funds
On 8 March 2022, the Commission has adopted a proposal for Cohesion’s Action for Refugees in Europe (CARE) allowing Member States and regions to provide emergency support to people fleeing from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. CARE will support the Member States’ effort to cover the basic needs of refugees, including food, water, accommodation, or medical care. […]
European Food Banks extend their efforts
The deployment of emergency aid to Ukrainians continues whilst they assume their traditional role and help charities assisting people in need in these countries PRESS RELEASE – 8 of March 2022 On 7 March the Presidents’ Conference of the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) met to gather updates from the most impacted members by the […]
Food Bank Greece inaugurates a new Food Bank
On Friday 25 February the inauguration of the Food Bank of Epirus in Ioannina was held by the President of the Food Bank of Athens, Mr. Panagis Vourloumis. The event was attended by the Mayor of Ioannina Mr. Elisha Moses, representatives of food companies of Epirus and supermarket chains. The initiative for its establishment belongs […]
Polish Food Banks increase their activity to help refugees
Due to its border, Poland is welcoming many people escaping Ukraine. Federacja Polskich Banków Żywności, FEBA Full Member, is helping in various ways. The Polish Food Banks increased the amount of food obtained from regular and new food donors to support people experiencing the effects of the war. They provide food and basic material assistance […]
Banca de Alimente in Moldova is on the front line
From the very first days of the crisis in Ukraine, Banca de Alimente in Moldova offered its support to ensure the logistical support to food deliveries. In the initial phase everybody wants to help, but the lack of a mechanism to manage food donations can generate food waste rather than helping those in need. Banca de Alimente […]
