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 […]
Lithuanian Food Bank raised awareness about Food Loss and Waste with an apple gleaning activity
On the occasion of the international day of awareness of food loss and waste on 29 September, Lithuanian food bank “Maisto bankas” together with its long-standing partners “Mantinga” went to an abandoned centenary garden where they gleaned over a tonne of delicious apples, which would have rotten in a few days. Saved apples were peeled, sliced and […]
UFBF ranked under FORBES 50 largest charities in Ukraine
According to the FORBES ranking, the Ukrainian Food Bank Federation was ranked among the TOP 50 largest charitable organizations in Ukraine for 2023 in the August Edition (Nr. 4) of the Forbes Ukraine magazine. Forbes analysed where the donations came from, what they were spent on and with what efficiency in order to determine its […]
FEBA, FAO and UNEP visit Brussels Food Bank
On 18 September the FEBA team together with the FAO Liason Office Brussels and the UNEP Office Brussels visited the Brussels Food Bank on the occasion of the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste. This included a tour of the warehouse and a presentation by the Managing Director of the Brussels Food […]
FEBA at the GFN Summit 2024 in Sydney, Australia
From 9 to 12 September, FEBA participated in the The Global FoodBanking Network Summit 2024 in Sydney, Australia. 🌏 As always, the summit was an incredible opportunity to connect with #FoodBankers, leaders, and experts from around the world, offering fresh inspiration to continue driving change towards a more sustainable and resilient #FoodSystem. 🌾By redistributing food that would […]
25th Anniversary Die Tafel Österreich & Data Collection Meeting in Vienna
🎂On 9 September FEBA Member in Austria Die Tafel Österreich celebrated its 25th Anniversary at the Vienna City Hall. Vice-President of FEBA Lindsay Boswell as well as FEBA staff and colleagues from Food Banks all over Europe were invited to join the event. A great evening full of inspiration, conversation, and dedication to our common mission. […]
Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture — FEBA Press Statement
In January 2024, Jacques Vandenschrik (Honorary President of the European Food Banks Federation) was nominated ad personam by the President of the European Commission Ursula Von der Leyen to join the Strategic Dialogue on the Future of EU Agriculture. This was unique in bringing together diverse voices in and on the periphery of the agri-food […]
