European Food Banks Federation officially opens its headquarters in Brussels
FEBA celebrates its Official Opening with the participation of Commissioner Vytenis Andriukaitis. Brussels, 10 October 2018 – Established in 1986, today the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) officially opens its headquarters in Brussels together with its Board of Directors, food bankers from different countries, representatives from European institutions, European stakeholders as well as other NGOs, […]
Finally a warehouse for the Malta Food Bank Foundation
The Church has transferred a property in Hamrun to help distribute food to the poor and those at risk of poverty.The property which was given to the Malta Food Bank Foundation (MFBF) for a definite period of time was previously used by Dar Fra Diegu as a food store. The Archdiocese also committed itself to […]
Implementing SDGs: Civil society in action
In the context of the third anniversary of the adoption of the UN 2030 Agenda, on Friday 28 September, the European Economic and Social Committee organized a conference on “Implementing SDGs: Civil society in action” in which Food Waste and Food Prevention are involved. The conference was set up to connect the representatives of the […]
Asda, FareShare and The Trussell Trust: a £20 million partnership to help one million people out of food poverty
Asda, the leading British supermarket retailer, and food charities FareShare and The Trussell Trust announced in February 2018 a new partnership which aims to help one million people out of food poverty over the next three years. Andy Murray, Asda’s Chief Customer Officer, said: “Right now, in the UK 8.4 million people are struggling to […]
Social Protection For All: EAPN conference
On 5 July the European Anti Poverty Network invited the International Labour Organisation, Eurochild, the European Trade Union Confederation, Global Social Justice, and Joost Korte, Director-General of DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission to outline what is social protection for all, what are the challenges and the promising practices at national […]
FEBA Annual Report 2017
In 2017 FEBA network helped provide 2.7 million meals per day, equivalent to 501,000 tons of food annually, to 6.6 million people in need thanks to the collaboration with 41,300 charitable organizations and the contribution of 16,200 co-workers (86% are volunteers). Read our 2017 Annual Report to learn more.
FEBA announces new Board of Directors
The European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) welcomes a new Board of Directors which was elected at the General Assembly on 26 May in Budapest. “I am honoured to be elected for a second mandate and to serve as President of the European Food Banks Federation” said Mr Vandenschrik. “During the previous mandate we launched great […]
European Food Banks Federation holds 2018 Annual Convention
Knowledge sharing and training on innovative solutions in logistics and IT to address challenges facing Food Banks today in Europe Brussels, 22 May 2018 – The 2018 Annual Convention of the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) is organized in collaboration with the Hungarian Food Bank “Magyar Élelmiszerbank Egyesület” and takes place on 24-26 May in Budapest […]
Solidarity lands in Marseille
On Saturday 19 May the launch of the collaboration between Costa Crociere and the Banque Alimentaire des Bouches du Rhône took place in the port of Marseille. Costa Crociere, which is the largest Italian travel group and Europe’s number one cruise operator with 70 years of tradition in passenger shipping, launched the project “4GoodFood” in collaboration with […]
New challenges, new beginnings
BRUSSELS, April 17th 2018 – We are pleased to share with you some exciting news about the European Food Banks Federation. We have a long and important history. This year is a turning point: many new challenges ahead require new beginnings. We are convinced that this newsletter will bring new enthusiasm and commitment to our […]
