Small change, grand gesture for the Food Banks
Losing your job, a divorce, accident or illness, etc. It’s easier than you think to end up in poverty. One in five Belgians are at serious risk of financial problems. We organise an annual fundraising campaign for the Food Banks because we believe that everyone is entitled to a healthy meal.
Annual fundraising campaign
The Belgian Federation of Food Banks fights hunger and food waste by donating food and food surpluses to people in financial difficulty. Every year, several of our stores organise a fundraising campaign to give the Food Banks an extra boost. This year, the campaign runs from June 4th to July 1st.
During the campaign, at Colruyt Lowest Prices, Okay, Bio-Planet, Spar and Collect&Go, you can voluntarily pay for your shopping cart, which don’t actually need a coin. We believe that together we can make a huge difference with lots of small donations - starting from €2. The Food Banks use the amount raised to buy products such as rice and pasta, in addition to the daily food donations.
This was our impact in 2024
In 2024, together we raised an impressive amount of €123,000. The Food Banks shared the impact of this action: 71,368 kg of food products for over 200,000 people who rely on food aid every month. Since we also focus on health, we consulted to determine which food products offer the best nutritional balance. All products were distributed through the 9 regional Food Banks to nearly 700 affiliated local associations across the country.
How can you donate to the Food Banks?
At Colruyt, Okay, Bio-Planet, Spar stores and Collect&Go collection points:
- Have the barcode on your shopping cart scanned at the checkout.
At Bio-Planet and Spar, you can easily add €2 to your receipt at the checkout. - You donate €2 to the Food Banks per scan. To donate a higher amount just have the barcode scanned multiple times.
- The donation will be added to your receipt.
- The full amount raised will go to the Food Banks. Thank you!
Everyone is entitled to a healthy meal
Reducing food waste
Based on our social commitment and ambition to minimise food waste, we have been donating our surplus food to the Food Banks for almost 30 years. We also ensure our unsold food is used for other beneficial purposes. Our sustainable approach means we are a frontrunner in reducing food waste and an inspiration to many European food retailers.
