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 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit
1996
year founded
$161,844
raised on GlobalGiving
3
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
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:

Coming together for one mission:no more food waste

By Ieva Patejunaite | Fundraising coordinator

Dear Friends and Supporters, We hope you are doing well. As always, we deeply appreciate your generosity and commitment to "Maisto Bankas". Your support allows us to continue our mission of reducing... Read the full report ›

Small steps to feed those in need

By Ieva Patejunaite | Fundraising coordinator

Dear Friends and Supporters, We are grateful to have your support. Our mission remains clear: ensuring that no one in Lithuania goes to bed hungry. One in five people here faces poverty, and one in... Read the full report ›

Saving food one apple tree at the time

By Ieva Patejunaite | Fundraising coordinator

Dear Friends and Supporters, We hope this message finds you well. As always, we are incredibly grateful for your unwavering support of "Maisto Bankas." Your contributions have allowed us to continue... Read the full report ›
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