FESBAL - Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos

Coordinating Spain's food banks

Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos (FESBAL) is a nonpartisan, nonreligious organization founded in 1995 to represent and support its member food banks in Spain. It fights poverty and food waste by channeling donations and coordinating food distribution through social organizations.

Impact and figures

According to its 2025 annual report, FESBAL's 54 member food banks distributed 106,307 metric tons of food, including 70,466 metric tons recovered from food surplus. Through 5,789 social organizations across Spain, that food reached 930,412 people. The federation also reports 96,926 volunteers.

Programs and campaigns

• Plan B: A food-surplus recovery initiative for businesses that want to donate excess products.
• Ningún Hogar Sin Alimentos: A campaign run with Fundación “la Caixa” and CaixaBank, in its seventh edition in 2026.
• Recogida Primavera: A food-collection campaign at retail chains.
• Kellogg's-FESBAL Awards: An annual program, in its sixth edition in 2026, allocating €20,000 to projects fighting poverty and food waste.

Ways to help

Individuals can donate money, include the organization in a charitable bequest, or volunteer. Companies can give money, food, goods, or services, or organize solidarity campaigns and employee volunteering. Donations can also be made through Bizum at 38014.

Contact

Address: Carretera de Colmenar Viejo, kilometer 12.8, Ciudad Escolar, 28049 Madrid. Phone: 917 356 390. Email: fesbal@fesbal.org.