addressing the global food crisis.
Hunger Relief Now. Resilience Tomorrow.
The effects of the conflict in Ukraine and the COVID-19 pandemic have led to supply chains disruptions and food price spikes that disproportionately impact individuals and families with lower incomes. In this context, food banks are needed now as much as any time in recent memory—they step up to meet increased need for food relief when communities are faced with unimaginably difficult situations.
The Global FoodBanking Network is the world’s most geographically diverse food bank network, active in more than 40 countries and thousands of communities. Our work helps food banks build stronger, more resilient food systems—before, during, and after crisis situations.
Food banks continue to demonstrate that they are indispensable community assets that alleviate hunger and contribute to more resiliency, and they do so with agility and innovation.
Our newest impact report highlights how food banks met rising demand for services in the midst of the second year of the pandemic, further supply chain disruptions, high food prices, and political instability and conflict.
In 2021, GFN member food banks efficiently and effectively met increased hunger needs in 44 countries by:
- Serving over 39 million people, a 128 percent increase over pre-COVID levels
- Including 13.4 million children, ages 0-17
- Distributing an average of 57 percent more food (per food bank) over 2020
- Strengthening over 59,000 partner community service organizations.
IMPACT Reports
Collaborative innovation across our Network has boosted relief and recovery efforts amid the pandemic. Learn more about our COVID-19 response in our latest impact reports.
OUR APPROACH
SCALE WHERE CAPACITY IS STRONG
SCALE
On average, GFN member food banks are serving nearly 450,000 more people than prior to COVID-19. GFN provides operational and grant support to help food banks meet increased demand and expand their reach to new populations.
EMPOWER LEADERS WHERE RELIEF IS NEEDED
EMPOWER
In the face of rising hunger needs, GFN empowers visionary leaders who have boldly stepped forward to initiate and scale food banks through investments in basic infrastructure, knowledge, and skill building.
PROTECTCHILDREN IN CRITICAL NEED
PROTECT
Children are disproportionately affected by food crises and economic turmoil. Through targeted grant funding, specialized guidance, and technical support, GFN is helping food banks meet the needs of children in vulnerable situations.
ACCELERATE RESILIENCE THROUGH NUTRITIOUS FOOD
ACCELERATE
COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine have caused significant disruptions to the global food supply chain. GFN is securing the supply chain of nutritious food for families in need by expanding relationships with local farmers and regional and global companies.
Vicki Clarke, Ph.D., Vice President of Development
+1.312.757.2220 | vclarke@foodbanking.org
