The Czech Federation of Food Banks is the umbrella organisation for food banks in the Czech Republic. It represents them at both national and international levels and operates a central warehouse. Food banks are non-profit organisations that collect food and distribute it to accredited charities. These charities then provide food to people in need — especially abandoned seniors, families in crisis, single parents, and the homeless.
Food banks receive donations from supermarket chains, food drives, the European Food and Material Aid Programme, farmers, producers, and individuals. Most of the donated food is close to its expiry date, past its “best before” date, has damaged packaging, or is incorrectly labelled. By rescuing this food, it is prevented from ending up in landfills or incinerators.
We save
We obtain food that is unsellable but safe to eat from retailers, manufacturers, and farmers. In 2025, we saved 17,400 metric tons of food and basic household goods.
We store
We inspect, sort, and prepare food for distribution. We operate a logistics center near Prague and more than 15 warehouses across the regions. Fast and careful distribution is the foundation of an efficient distribution system.
We help
We distribute food through our 261 food assistance distribution centers and more than 1,550 partner organizations. Last year, we helped 430,000 people in need.
Key project
Food Bank Network
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