The Berliner Tafel e.V. is the first Tafel in Germany. We stand for SUSTAINABILITY and PARTICIPATION and oppose WASTE and POVERTY. Since 1993, we have been collecting unsold but fresh food from supermarkets and other donors and distributing it to people in need.
The Berliner Tafel e.V., founded in 1993, is the first and oldest food bank in Germany. It is dedicated to preserving food from waste and supporting needy people in Berlin.
Berliner Tafel Klassik: Delivery of approximately 400 social institutions such as soup kitchens and counseling centers with flawless food to support their supply and save costs[3][4].
LAIB und SEELE: In collaboration with Berlin church communities, LAIB und SEELE provides needy people at 49 distribution points with food. Volunteer helpers organize the weekly distribution[1][3][4].
KIMBA: The KIMBA program offers cooking classes for children and teenagers, where they learn to handle food consciously and cook healthy, vegetarian dishes[1][3][4].
The Berliner Tafel e.V. thrives on the commitment of Berlin citizens. Over 3,000 volunteers are active in various areas of the organization, from food collection and distribution to cooking classes for children and teenagers[5].
The Berliner Tafel e.V. supports up to 130,000 needy people monthly and distributes up to 660 tons of food. Through its work, the organization improves the supply situation of people affected by poverty in Berlin and makes an important contribution to reducing food waste and promoting sustainability.
