Free Food: Where to Find It

There are numerous ways to get free or affordable food across Europe:

European Food Banks Federation (FEBA)Federation

Unites national food banks in 30 European countries. Distributes approximately 834,000 tons of food annually to over 12 million people.

30 Countries12M+ People
Services: Food distribution, food rescue
eurofoodbank.org →

Trussell TrustCharity

UK's largest food bank network with over 1,400 food bank centers. Provides three-day emergency food parcels.

UK1,400+ Centers
Services: Emergency food parcels, signposting to local services
trusselltrust.org →

Too Good To GoApp

App connecting restaurants and stores with surplus food to customers at 1/3 of the original price. Over 85 million users in 17 countries.

17 Countries85M+ Users
Services: Surprise bags, food rescue, reduced prices
toogoodtogo.com →

OLIOApp

World's largest food sharing network. Connects neighbors to share surplus food for free. Active in 38 countries.

38 CountriesFree
Services: Food sharing, household items, community
olioapp.com →

FoodsharingCommunity

Platform for sharing food for free. Food Share Points in many neighborhoods. Over 200,000 members in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

DE/AT/CH200,000+ Members
Services: Food Share Points, food rescue, community
foodsharing.de →

FareShareCharity

UK's largest charity fighting hunger and food waste. Redistributes surplus food to charities and community groups.

UK9,500+ Charities
Services: Food redistribution, community meals
fareshare.org.uk →

CaritasCharity

Global confederation of Catholic relief organizations. Provides food aid, soup kitchens, and emergency support across Europe.

InternationalNonprofit
Services: Food aid, soup kitchens, emergency support
caritas.org →

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