Statement from FEBA President | Situation in Ukraine
“As you probably well imagine, our Full Member, the Kiev City Charity Foundation “Food Bank” is experiencing a very difficult time as a result of acts of war. We wish them all the courage to face the present situation and we hope that they and their families will preserve their safety. Our thoughts are with them and hopes for […]
EU solidarity through food – A comparative approach on innovative synergies to support the most deprived
On 17 February 2022, FEBA and the Fédération Française des Banques Alimentaires (FFBA) jointly organised the conference “EU solidarity through food – A comparative approach on innovative synergies to support the most deprived”. In the context of the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union (1 January 2022 – 1 July 2022), the […]
Closing ceremony of the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV): Recapping a year of awareness and action
On 24 February 2022, the closing ceremony of the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV), as 2021 has been designated by the UN General Assembly, took place online. Organised by the FAO as the led agency for celebrating this year, the event has been an opportunity to again and profoundly raise awareness on the […]
Česká Federace Potravinových Bank is NGO of the Year 2021
Česká Federace Potravinových Bank, the Czech Federation of Food Banks, was rewarded as NGO of the Year 2021 in medium size NGOs category. This award is the highest prize for NGOs leadership and strategies in Czech Republic. It is preceded by a large strategic, economical, HR and marketing audit made by professional audit team from […]
EU Platform on Food Losses & Food Waste plenary meeting: priorities and operations in the new mandate
The 12th meeting of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste, which was the 1st in its new mandate (2022-2026), was held virtually on 17 February 2022. Members discussed how the Platform and its sub-groups will operate in the next 5 years as well as the priority areas of work for the expert […]
FareShare agrees deal to redistribute food from Moroccan businesses in UK
FareShare has agreed a ground-breaking international partnership to redistribute food from Moroccan businesses trading with the UK. Morocco is a big international exporter of citrus fruits, vegetables and fish. Its exports to the UK have grown by a third since Brexit, to more than 30,000 tonnes. Through the deal, Morocco will redistribute donations from its […]
Starting the European Year of Youth meeting students from Sorbonne University
The role played by FEBA, EESC and Lombardy Region Delegation in Brussels On 20 January 2022, together with representatives from the Lombardy Region Delegation in Brussels and the European Economic and Social Committee, FEBA met a group of students from Sorbonne University who were visiting Brussels to discover more on EU affairs and learn about […]
FareShare celebrates companies fighting food waste with new recognition scheme
FareShare, our Member and the UK’s largest food redistribution charity, has launched a new scheme to recognise food businesses in the supply chain which consistently divert their edible surplus food to charities and community groups. The scheme celebrates the companies achieving the ‘gold standard’ in fighting food waste. Over 100 UK food businesses, including Tesco […]
Employees of partner companies get involved in the food collection in France
In France, the national food collection, which took place on the last weekend of November, made it possible to collect more than 20 million meals in three days. A key solidarity event at the end of the year, and a real logistical and human exploit which is organised with the help of more than 110,000 […]
The Food Banks in Belgium set the longest Christmas table in the country
There is nothing more pleasant than sitting around a festive table with family and friends. However, for the more than 175,500 Belgians who depend on the food aid provided by the Food Banks every month, it is not always easy. That is why the Belgian Federation of Food Banks, in collaboration with the thousands of […]
