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Nestlé: A Longstanding Commitment to Reducing Food Waste and Fighting Hunger
Nestlé is the world’s largest food…
Contributing to our Circular Food System
In 2024, the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), in collaboration with 25 Full Members and 5 Associate Members in 30 European countries*, redistributed approximately 834,000 tonnes of food and served approximately 12.2 million people in need.
*This is the aggregation of data reported by FEBA Full Members and Associate Members at the European level. In some countries, such as Estonia, Germany, and the Netherlands, FEBA Members redistribute food not only to other charitable organisations but also directly to end beneficiaries. In the case of Tafel Deutschland e.V., all data refers to 2022, except for co-worker data.
Appoximately
834,000
tones of food redistributed
109,181
co-workers
92% of whom are volunteers
which represents
100,686
volunteers
which represents
100,686
volunteers
42,345
charitable organisations
Approximately
12.2 MILLION
beneficiaires served
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FEBA and Carrier Global celebrate 10 years of partnership
FEBA has celebrated 10 years of partnership with Carrier Global Corporation. For the past decade, Carrier has supported FEBA through financial contributions, in-kind donations of refrigeration units, and volunteer hours. The partnership has been strengthened through a US$35,000 donation to support our shared mission of reducing food insecurity through the prevention of food loss andContinue reading “FEBA and Carrier Global celebrate 10 years of partnership”
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The Food Bank of Moldova marks 4 years of activity
On 26 June 2025, Banca de Alimente, the Food Bank of Moldova, opened its doors to the public. On the occasion of its 4th anniversary, current partners, representatives of the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry, as well as teams engaged in sustainability initiatives, had the opportunity to learnContinue reading “The Food Bank of Moldova marks 4 years of activity”
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Starbucks’ employees volunteered to support European food banks during Global Month of Good
The biggest strength of food banks lies in their deep local roots—driven by committed staff and volunteers who understand their communities. That’s why we are especially grateful to the Starbucks partners across Europe who took part in this year’s Global Month of Good, offering their time and energy to support the work of food banks. AsContinue reading “Starbucks’ employees volunteered to support European food banks during Global Month of Good”
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Greek Food Bank celebrates 30 Years of fighting food waste and food insecurity
FEBA warmly congratulates the Greek Food Bank on its 30th anniversary, marking three decades of impactful work in reducing food waste and addressing food insecurity across Greece. The celebration took place at the Benaki Museum in Athens, gathering partners, supporters, and friends of the Food Bank. The event highlighted the impressive social and environmental impactContinue reading “Greek Food Bank celebrates 30 Years of fighting food waste and food insecurity”
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FEBA joined the EU FLW platform Food Donation Sub-Group
On 5 June 2025, our Head of Network Development and Policy, Aurore Mourette, was honoured to serve as one of four rapporteurs during the meeting of the EU Platform on Food Losses and Food Waste – Food Donation Sub-Group, hosted by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE). Alongside representatives fromContinue reading “FEBA joined the EU FLW platform Food Donation Sub-Group”
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New Global Food Donation Policy Atlas reports on Poland & Ireland
FEBA, The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) have released two new country reports under the Global Food Donation Policy Atlas, focusing on Ireland and Poland. These are the first EU countries featured in the Atlas and mark a significant step toward strengthening food donation frameworks across Europe. TheContinue reading “New Global Food Donation Policy Atlas reports on Poland & Ireland”
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FEBA Annual Convention 2025
An inspiring gathering to bridge tradition and technology The FEBA Annual Convention 2025 took place from 18–20 June at the historic Trinity College in Dublin, bringing together over 130 participants, including food bank leaders, partners, and policy advocates from across Europe and beyond. Under the theme “Bridging Tradition and Technology: Innovating in Food Banking to BuildContinue reading “FEBA Annual Convention 2025”
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FEBA joins COP Meeting in Vilnius to explore diverse delivery models and strengthen collaboration
From 6 to 8 May 2025, FEBA CEO Esteban Arriaga and Head of Policy and Network Development Aurore Mourette travelled to Vilnius to take part in the Community of Practice (CoP) on Material Support meetings, hosted by the European Competence Centre for Social Innovation. The Steering Group meeting on 6 May provided an opportunity toContinue reading “FEBA joins COP Meeting in Vilnius to explore diverse delivery models and strengthen collaboration”
What Our Partners Say:
Building a Stronger Food
Bank Network Together
Taking care of others is the very essence of who we all are in hospitality, and at IHG Hotels & Resorts, we bring it to life through our purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. Working with our partners such as the European Food Banks Federation, together with our people and hotel owners, to support critical food banking infrastructure is a natural way for us to make a difference for our local communities when it's needed most.
IHG HOTELS & RESORTS (KARIN SHEPPARD SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND MANAGING DIRECTOR EUROPE, IHG HOTELS & RESORTS)
Our longstanding partnership with FEBA and the Food Bank members under its umbrella has always been underpinned by a shared goal to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. That shared purpose has never been greater than now. Together, we can foster the resilience of the food supply chain and communities where we live and work.
CARGILL (ISABEL DIMITROV COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LEAD FOR EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST & AFRICA, CARGILL)
Throughout 2020, the outbreak of COVID-19 brought not only grief and suffering, but also a new food emergency. Leveraging our strong partnerships with FEBA members already in place at national level, Nestlé donated more than 14 million portions of food and drink products to support the most vulnerable across Europe and beyond. We further strengthened our collaboration with FEBA at regional level by establishing a donation platform for Nestlé employees to support their local food banks. Every donation was matched by Nestlé and the campaign successfully raised more than 100,000 Euros. We will continue to join forces with FEBA and its members to scale up our fight against hunger, now and in the future.
NESTLÉ (BART VANDEWAETERE VP CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS & GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, NESTLÉ EMENA)
