Free Food Shops: Empowering Lithuanian Communities 500 t of food: saved from wasting, given to poor 500 t of food: saved from wasting, given to poor 500 t of food: saved from wasting, given to poor

Maisto bankas

Org #77594
Vetted since 2020
1996
year founded
$163,762
raised on GlobalGiving
4
years fundraising
0
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

In 2020 „Maisto bankas" rescued 5307 tons of edible food, which otherwise would have gone to landfill. Food waste is a major ecological issue. About 25 percent of global greenhouse gas emission is generated by the food supply chain. One third of all the food produced for human consumption is wasted. Which means that food, that has already caused a negative impact on planet earth, is discarded. On the other hand, 20 percent of lithuanian population suffers food insufficiency. By saving food „Maisto bankas" solves two problems - ecological and social. "Maisto bankas" is the largest and most recognizable Lithuanian charity, working in collaboration with 600 local organi... read more

Project Leaders
Ieva Patejunaite
Ieva Patejunaite
Andrius Borisas
Andrius Borisas
Team
Simon Gurevicius
Organization Information
Vytenio g. 54
Vilnius, 03229
Lithuania
37065342480
Organization Information
Vytenio g. 54
Vilnius, 03229
Lithuania
37065342480

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Free Food Shops: Community, Stories, and Support

By Ieva Patejunaite | Fundraising coordinator

Dear Friends and Supporters, Our free food shops continue to be places where people find not only food, but also understanding and care. Every day, families, seniors, and individuals facing hardship... Read the full report ›

Turning Food Surplus Into Support

By Ieva Patejunaite | Fundraising coordinator

Dear Friends, Because of your support, our work continues every single day — rescuing food and delivering it to people who need it most. In 2025 alone, we have saved over 6300 tonnes of... Read the full report ›

Free Food Shops: Hope and Support for Everyone

By Ieva Patejunaite | Crowdfunding coordinator

Dear Friends and Supporters, Every day, our free food shops open their doors to people facing hardship — offering not just food, but kindness, dignity, and hope. With your help, Maisto Bankas... Read the full report ›
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