The Global FoodBanking Network

The Global FoodBanking Network Advancing locally led solutions to alleviate hunger and reduce food waste in more than 50 countries. We’re changing that.

The Global FoodBanking Network supports community-driven solutions to alleviate hunger in more than 40 countries. While millions struggle to access enough safe and nutritious food, nearly a third of all food produced is lost or wasted. We believe food banks directed by local leaders are key to achieving Zero Hunger and building resilient food systems. In 2022, while at least 2.4 billion people faced food insecurity and approximately 735 million people were affected by hunger, GFN members connected 32 million people to food through a network of more than 51,000 social service and community-based organizations.

Big news! 💛 GFN has been named a 2026 Gold Winner in the Global Good Awards’ Climate for Good category.In 2025, our netw...
10/07/2026

Big news! 💛

GFN has been named a 2026 Gold Winner in the Global Good Awards’ Climate for Good category.

In 2025, our network recovered 193,000 tons of food, served 3.4 million people and avoided more than 188,000 tons of CO₂ equivalent through post-harvest food recovery alone.

It’s proof that recovering good food can nourish communities and protect our planet at the same time.

A resilient economy starts with resilient communities.When families have reliable access to safe, nutritious food, they'...
10/03/2026

A resilient economy starts with resilient communities.

When families have reliable access to safe, nutritious food, they're better able to focus on work, education and their long-term wellbeing. They can invest more of their income in housing, healthcare and opportunities for the future.

That's why food banking is about more than addressing hunger: it's about helping communities withstand economic shocks, strengthening local resilience and building food systems that work for everyone.

Together, we can build stronger economies through .
🔗 www.foodbanking.org/foodforchange

Every farmer, manufacturer, retailer, logistics partner and business that joins The Global FoodBanking Network helps rec...
10/02/2026

Every farmer, manufacturer, retailer, logistics partner and business that joins The Global FoodBanking Network helps recover more nutritious food, reduce food loss and waste, and lower the environmental impact of our food systems.

This World Food Day on October 16th, we’re celebrating the incredible food banks, partners and supporters who make the movement possible.

Join our Digital Day of Action and help us shine a light on what we can achieve when we work together — from recovering surplus food to supporting communities and protecting our planet.

Find out more and get involved:
🔗 https://www.foodbanking.org/foodforchange/

Food banking is one of the smartest investments we can make.It delivers benefits across the food system, keeping economi...
10/01/2026

Food banking is one of the smartest investments we can make.

It delivers benefits across the food system, keeping economies resilient, helping businesses reduce waste, supporting farmers, improving access to nutritious food and strengthening communities.

Every partnership creates shared value, connecting social impact with environmental sustainability and economic resilience.

Imagine what we could achieve if even more organizations joined the movement.

Together, we can build resilient economies through .

Sign-up and find out more:
🔗 www.foodbanking.org/foodforchange

Every stage of our food system - from planting to packaging - has a role to play in keeping communities nourished, econo...
09/30/2026

Every stage of our food system - from planting to packaging - has a role to play in keeping communities nourished, economies thriving and our planet healthy.

Through agricultural recovery programs, food banks work alongside farmers to recover fresh produce that might otherwise go to waste - reducing food waste while helping ensure nutritious food reaches communities that need it most.

Everyone benefits from partnerships like that - farmers, communities and the planet.

Together, we can drive .
🔗 www.foodbanking.org/foodforchange

09/29/2026

This International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, we’re reminded that making better use of the food we already produce can create value far beyond our plates.

By partnering with food banks, businesses can reduce food loss and waste, improve efficiency and ensure nutritious surplus food reaches people instead of landfill.

These partnerships strengthen local food systems, support communities and create lasting social and environmental impact.

And there’s more to come. 📅 Save the date for GFN’s Digital Day of Action on October 16, when we’ll come together to show how food can be a force for positive change.

Want to contribute and use your voice for ? See how you can get involved here:

🔗 www.foodbanking.org/foodforchange

09/28/2026

When food banking leaders share what’s working in their communities, one local idea can inspire progress across the world.

The GFN Global Summit brings our network together to exchange practical knowledge, explore community-led solutions and build lasting relationships.

This November, food banking leaders from across the network will gather in Toronto to learn from one another and help shape the future of food banking.

Have you registered?

🔗 foodbanking.org/summit2026

Food banking takes more than food.Hotels understand inventory and food safety. Airlines coordinate complex networks. Fin...
09/24/2026

Food banking takes more than food.

Hotels understand inventory and food safety. Airlines coordinate complex networks. Financial institutions invest in long-term resilience. Logistics companies help move temperature-sensitive products safely, while manufacturers can find new possibilities for surplus food and ingredients.

Across The Global FoodBanking Network, partners are using the expertise, infrastructure, and resources they already have to strengthen food recovery and help build more resilient communities.

Swipe to see how five industries are contributing to the future of food banking.

What expertise could your company bring to the table?

Explore partnership opportunities with GFN: https://www.foodbanking.org/ways-to-partner/

There’s still time to share how your program or partnership is making a difference in your community.Applications for GF...
09/23/2026

There’s still time to share how your program or partnership is making a difference in your community.

Applications for GFN’s 2026 Excellence and Innovation in Food Banking Awards close tomorrow, 24 September.

GFN member food banks can apply for:

💡 The Innovation Award, sponsored by H-E-B
🤝 The Community Impact Award, sponsored by General Mills

Awardees and finalists will be recognized at the GFN Global Summit 2026 and featured across GFN’s communications channels.

Submit your application by tomorrow, September 24: https://bit.ly/3UHpvv7

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