Brambles, the global supply chain solutions company operating in 60 countries through the CHEP brand, has agreed to renew its support of the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA) and its network for three more years. The partnership between Brambles and FEBA began in 2016, when the two companies started to work together to alleviate hunger and reduce poverty, malnutrition and food waste across Europe.
In 2020 alone, FEBA raised €4.5 million to respond to the emergency of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure the continuity of the activity of European Food Banks. A total of 860,000 tonnes of food was redistributed across Europe, reaching 12.8 million people in need, over 48,000 charitable organisations and 335 Food Banks.
Through the renewal of a three-year partnership, Brambles will continue to provide supply chain knowledge in-kind contributions such as training, and voluntary consultancy in safety, logistics and warehouse management as well as donations to help finance FEBA’s operations. The company will also continue with its volunteering programme, allowing its employees to spend three working days supporting local foodbanks.
Brambles’ company CHEP also provides its pallets to assist the activities of Food Banks, with these platforms considered vital to daily operations and to maximise the efficiency of food distribution. During the last three years, Brambles has contributed to the activity of FEBA members by helping to redistribute an estimate of over 300,000 tonnes of food transported on CHEP’s pallets.
Angela Frigo, Secretary General of European Food Banks Federation, said “We would like to thank Brambles for their commitment to reducing hunger while also preventing food waste and advancing sustainability. We are honoured to partner with Brambles to leverage its knowledge and expertise to help drive efficiency and scale in Food Banks in Europe. Their competence is an essential asset for the future of our organisation.”
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