FEBA President joined the press conference of the Ukrainian Food Banks Federation
On 19 May 2023, FEBA President Jacques Vandenschrik joined the press conference of the Ukrainian Food Banks Federation on the topic of the development of the level of food donations in Ukraine. He explained that FEBA launched the campaign #AllTogether4Ukraine with the aim to support its members helping Ukrainians. FEBA supported the establishment of the […]
From Poland to Ukraine: Vehicles of Unity
Given the increased needs in Ukraine, with the support of FEBA the Ukrainian Food Banks Federation (UFBF) purchased 2 vehicles aiming to increase the operational capacities and develop the work with food donors in Ukraine. With the help and close collaboration of Federacja Polskich Banków Żywności, FEBA Member in Poland, two vehicles were quickly found. […]
Ukraine: FEBA stands by its member, the Ukrainian Food Banks Federation
To date the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has caused significant displacement, innumerable civilian deaths and injuries, and devastating damages to infrastructures. Millions of Ukrainians have had to leave everything behind to escape with their lives and today the situation remains still dire. Standing by its Associate Member, the Ukrainian Food Banks Federation (UFBF), from […]
UFBF shares its impact story at the FBLI in Mexico City
The Ukrainian Food Banks Federation was invited by The Global FoodBanking Network to present how they are providing food assistance to people in Ukraine during the Food Bank Leadership Institute (FBLI) 2023 which took place in Mexico City from 20 to 22 March 2023, with the theme Food Banking in an Age of Volatility (discover […]
One year of response – Federația Băncilor pentru Alimente din România, Romania
From 10 February 2022 (pre-conflict period) until the present, at the national level, 3,123,996 Ukrainian citizens entered Romania, from the total of over 7.7 million Ukrainian citizens that crossed the country. The data from UNHCR indicated that over 80,000 Ukrainian citizens stay in this moment in Romania, of which approximative 67,000 with temporary protection.
One year of response – Federacja Polskich Banków Żywności, Poland
According to the UNHCR, 1,564,711 Ukrainians are currently registered in Poland under various temporary protection schemes (source: UNHCR Ukraine Refugee Situation portal, status March 2023).
One year of response – Banca de Alimente, Moldova
According to the UNHCR, 107,728 Ukrainians are currently residing in Moldova (source: UNHCR Ukraine Refugee Situation portal, Status March 2023).
For the entire last year, Banca de Alimente in Moldova handled more than 360 tonnes of food and hygiene products.
FEBA visits Ukraine: an important moment to assess the situation and being close to Kyiv City charity Foundation “Food Bank” (KCCF)
At the end of August, a FEBA delegation composed by FEBA President and FEBA Project Manager left for Ukraine. The objective of the visit was to assess the situation on the ground and plan how FEBA could better help the Kyiv City Charity Foundation “Food Bank” (KCCF), our member in Ukraine, to reinforce the infrastructure […]
#AllTogether4Ukraine: 46 pallets of milk from Belgium to Ukraine
In the framework of the #AllTogehter4Ukraine FEBA delivered milk to its member, the Kyiv City Charity Foundation “Food Bank” in Kyiv, Ukraine. FEBA took the initiative to purchase 46 pallets of UHT milk in Belgium and set up the logistics and transportation in order for it to arrive in Ukraine at the beginning of September. […]
FEBA participation at the NAT Section session of the European Economic and Social Committee
On the 4 May FEBA Secretary General Angela Frigo was invited to the meeting of the NAT Section of the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) to give insights into the work of FEBA and its members with regards to the Ukraine crisis and the food insecurity resulting from that. The session was opened by […]
