Fundació Banc dels Aliments

Recovering food and getting it to people who need it

Fundació Banc dels Aliments is an independent, nonpartisan, nonreligious nonprofit based in Barcelona. It recovers food that is still safe to eat but has left the commercial supply chain and distributes it to people experiencing poverty or at risk of social exclusion.

How the food bank works

The foundation receives food from food companies, donation drives, and supermarkets. It stores the food and, when needed, processes it before sending it through its distribution network. Partner social service organizations then deliver it to people who need it. The foundation reports a network of more than 300 organizations.

Programs and services

• Collecting and recovering surplus food from businesses and donation campaigns.
• Food storage and processing.
• Distribution to approved social service organizations, including food distribution centers, community dining rooms and kitchens, shelters, and residential facilities.
• Surplus food management for food businesses under food waste prevention rules.
• Public education about food use, nutrition, poverty, and access to food, including programs for schools.
• Corporate volunteering, team-building activities, and food drives.

Reported activity

For 2025, the foundation reports distributing 12,671,410 kilograms of food, valued at €33.1 million, to 100,786 people through 291 partner organizations.

Transparency

The foundation reports on resources raised through campaigns such as Gran Recapte and donations for the Valencia DANA floods, and publishes an annual report.

Location and contact

Address: 122 Carrer Motors, Barcelona 08040. Phone: 933 464 404 or 933 466 909. Office hours: 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.