There is plenty of food for everyone in Germany, yet many people live in deprivation. The Tafel strive for a fairer balance, engaging volunteers for disadvantaged people in their area. The national association of food banks and pantries in Germany, Tafel Deutschland e.V., supports and represents more than 970 local Tafel initiatives in Germany. These initiatives collect quality surplus food and distribute it free of charge or for a symbolic amount to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The Tafel are one of the largest social movements in Germany. The main tasks of Tafel Deutschland include: Securing nationally operating partners and sponsors for the local Tafel initiative... read more There is plenty of food for everyone in Germany, yet many people live in deprivation. The Tafel strive for a fairer balance, engaging volunteers for disadvantaged people in their area. The national association of food banks and pantries in Germany, Tafel Deutschland e.V., supports and represents more than 970 local Tafel initiatives in Germany. These initiatives collect quality surplus food and distribute it free of charge or for a symbolic amount to socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. The Tafel are one of the largest social movements in Germany. The main tasks of Tafel Deutschland include: Securing nationally operating partners and sponsors for the local Tafel initiatives; Representing the political, economic and social interests of the local Tafel initiatives; Communicating the Tafel initiatives to the media as well as to the public; Sharing best practices, communicating with and advising the local initiatives; Supporting the founding of new local Tafel initiatives. Especially the current crisis, rising prices have resulted in fewer food donations and more people in need turning to the Tafel for support. Increasing numbers of patrons means more work and the need for more space and commitment. Your donation helps us not to have to turn away people in acute need and also build our capacity to accept more donations. Donations make projects possible that go above and beyond the distribution of food: cooking courses, community cafes, clothing donations, anti-racism projects and collection points for household goods or bicycles.
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By Hester Lilian Wonschick | Team Fundraising
Even in 2025, the demand for assistance through the Tafel network remains as high as ever. Although Germany is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, over 14 million people — out of a... Read the full report ›By Hester Lilian Wonschick | Team Fundraising
Even in 2025, the demand for assistance through the Tafel network remains as high as ever. Although Germany is one of the wealthiest countries in the world, over 14 million people — out of a... Read the full report ›By Hester Wonschick | Team Fundraising
Dear donors, In 2025, the demand for support for the Tafel network remains high. Although Germany is one of the richest countries in the world, 14.2 million people live in poverty here. 1.5 million of... Read the full report ›
