In 2024/25 there were 1,711 food bank distribution centers run by the UK's main food bank distributor, the Trussell Trust, compared with 1,703 in the previous year. In this year, over 2.89 million parcels were distributed, compared with 3.13 million in the previous year.

As of 2025, there were *** food banks in Germany. This was a decrease by one compared to the previous year. The German Tafel scheme was set up in 1993. Food bank usage ‘Tafel’ in Germany is an organization that it similar to the concept of food banks in the United States. These food banks operate at a regional level and provide food that would otherwise be destroyed to those in need either for free or at a heavily discounted price. In 2022, around two million people were using food banks in Germany, this was the highest figure since 2014. This new peak was likely due to the large increase in food prices over the past two years. Both 2022 and 2023 saw a year-on-year increase of over 12 percent. It was not just Germany that was facing higher food prices. Countries across the world have been experiencing a rise in the price of groceries. Over 10 percent of people living in Spain, Great Britain, Germany, France, and Italy said that it was usually difficult for them to afford food items at the end of 2022. In France and Italy there were noticeably higher rates. Poverty When it came to the average financial wealth of adults in Europe, Switzerland, Iceland, and Denmark topped the list. Germany ranked 13th on the list, with average wealth of adults at 113,00 U.S. dollars. This average, however, does not represent the entire population, and there are people in Germany, as in every country, who struggle to finance day-to-day life. In 2024, there were around **** percent of people at risk of living in poverty. This was a slight increase compared to the previous year. In certain cities the risk of living in poverty was even higher than the national average. The city of Duisburg, which is located in western Germany, had an at risk of living in poverty rate of over ** percent. In Bremen, a city close to Hamburg, the share of those facing financial difficulties was almost ** percent.

Donations and Population served by the Localities as reported by Federation of Virginia Food Banks

In 2024/25, approximately 2.9 million emergency food parcels were distributed from Trussell Trust food banks in the United Kingdom, compared with 3.1 million in 2023/24. There has been a steep rise in food bank usage in the UK, with a threefold increase in the number of parcels distributed in 2023/24, compared with 2014/15. As of the most recent year, there were over 1,700 Trussell Trust food bank distribution centers in the UK, compared with 1,500 in 2018/19. Cost of Living crisis continues Since late 2021, UK households have had to grapple with a steep rise in the cost of living. This crisis appeared to have peaked in 2022, when around 90 percent of households were reporting monthly increases to their living costs, and inflation reached a 40-year high of 11.1 percent in October 2022. Although inflation subsequently came down and wages began to outpace inflation from 2023 onward, prices remain far higher than before the crisis began. Furthermore, the first half of 2025 has seen an uptick in inflation, which, although expected to subside towards the end of the year, has piled further misery on struggling UK households. Growing discontent with political mainstream After one year in power, the current Labour government is almost as unpopular as the Conservative government they replaced, which suffered one of their worst results in their history at the last election. To deal with the UK's precarious public finances without significant tax rises, Labour have attempted to make reforms to welfare, such as cutting the winter fuel allowances for all but the poorest pensioners. This cut in particular was so unpopular that Labour reinstated it for most pensioners, with further attempts at welfare reform also hitting a roadblock. These events, along with a stuttering economy, have seen Labour fall significantly at the polls, especially at the expense of the right-wing Reform Party, who have generally led the polls since the start of the year.

Polygons in this layer represent Census Tracts in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia). Data are included for each tract which estimate hunger and food insecurity. Data were compiled by the CAFB through internal tracking, and the layer was shared with the DC government as a courtesy. Fields include (all available for 2015 and 2014):15_FI_Rate: The estimated portion of the population in the census tract experiencing food insecurity (by CAFB standards). 15/14 indicates year measured.15_FI_Pop: The estimated number of people in the census tract experiencing food insecurity (by CAFB standards). 15/14 indicates year measured.15_LB_Need: The estimated pounds of food needed by the food insecure population in the census tract. 15/14 indicates year measured.15_Distrib: The number of pounds of food distributed by CAFB and partners in the census tract. 15/14 indicates year in which the distribution took place.15_LB_Unme: The difference between the estimated pounds of food needed and the real pounds of food distributed by CAFB and partners, representing the unmet need for food assistance in the census tract. 15/14 indicates year.The layer was shared with the DC government in May 2016 and is based on 2015 and 2014 data.

Food banks – charitable projects providing free parcels of food for people in need to take away, prepare and eat - have existed in high-income countries for decades, but their spread in the UK is generally linked to the establishment and growth of The Trussell Trust’s member-based food bank network. Since 2011, The Trussell Trust has been publishing data on the volume of food bank use across their network, made available from their standardised data collection system. These data have almost exclusively been the source of information on food bank use for the UK and, in the absence of national food insecurity monitoring before 2016, have typically been used as a barometer for food insecurity. The Trussell Trust’s model for food banks is also well-established, involving establishing relationships with third-party local social and health service agencies who provide referrals; requiring that people in need of assistance have a referral for use; collecting data through the referral system; and guiding their member food banks to follow-up with referral agencies if they provide more than three referrals to a single client in a 6-month period. There is, however, increasing recognition of a much larger landscape of food parcel distribution through independent food banks not affiliated with The Trussell Trust. Research conducted by various researchers over 2014 to 2016 in England, Wales and Scotland found that in some places where no Trussell Trust food banks existed, there were well-established independent food banks operating. In other places, both Trussell Trust and independent food banks were operating. In 2017, Sabine Goodwin on behalf of the Independent Food Aid Network, identified over 500 food parcel distribution projects or food banks (for ease, referred to as food banks going forward) operating outside of The Trussell Trust’s food bank network. Although it has been evident that there are a large number of independent organisations and charities distributing food parcels, little has been known about when or why they were established, how they operate, and whom they serve. This lack of insight stands in contrast with research produced about, and from, The Trussell Trust, which includes numerous studies on the characteristics of people using their food banks and ways of operating, and qualitative studies of the user experience. To begin to fill these gaps, this survey of independent food banks was undertaken to build understanding of independent food parcel distribution projects operating outside of The Trussell Trust in England over 2018 to 2019. The aim of this research was to understand the role independent food banks have in responding to hunger and food poverty in the UK. The specific topics explored in this survey were: • Independent food banks' aims, services offered, and other activities engaged in both locally and nationally related to food poverty; • The operational characteristics of independent food banks including when they opened, how they are staffed, opening times, how data is collected, and how food parcels are made up. The potential factors that influence these, including funding, space availability, and influence of other organisations, were also explored. • Groups independent food banks serve and how people access their services; and • How independent food banks experience and respond to changes in demand, and opinions about how food bank usage could be reduced.

Points in this layer represent the locations of Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) programs and public partners in the DMV (DC, Maryland, and Virginia). Data were compiled by the CAFB through internal tracking, and the layer was shared with the DC government as a courtesy. Sensitive locations were removed from the layer, prior to CAFB sharing it with the DC government, for privacy reasons. Fields include:Agency_Nam: Name of the feeding program or service provider.Agency_N_1: Supplemental name information (parent organization, location housing the program, etc.).Address: Street addressCityStateZipProgram: Type of program (Direct Distributions, Shopping, or combination).Several fields (Shopping_L, Brown_Bag_, Kids_Cafe_, etc.) listing the pounds of food distributed under the auspices of a specific program.Total_Poun: Total pounds of food distributed at the location.The layer was shared with the DC government in May 2016 and is based on 2015 data.

As of 2024, there were 975 food banks in Germany. This was an increase compared to the previous year at 964. It was also the highest number of food banks since 1993, when the German Tafel scheme was set up. Food bank usage ‘Tafel’ in Germany is an organization that it similar to the concept of food banks in the United States. These food banks operate at a regional level and provide food that would otherwise be destroyed to those in need either for free or at a heavily discounted price. In 2022, around two million people were using food banks in Germany, this was the highest figure since 2014. This new peak is likely due to the large increase in food prices over the past two years. Both 2022 and 2023 saw a year-on-year increase of over 12 percent. It is not just Germany that is facing higher food prices. Countries across the world have been experiencing a rise in the price of groceries. Over 10 percent of people living in Spain, Great Britain, Germany, France, and Italy said that it was usually difficult for them to afford food items at the end of 2022. In France and Italy there were noticeably higher rates. Poverty When it came to the average financial wealth of adults in Europe, Switzerland, Iceland, and Denmark topped the list. Germany ranked 13th on the list, with average wealth of adults at 113,00 U.S. dollars. This average, however, does not represent the entire population, and there are people in Germany, as in every country, who struggle to finance day-to-day life. In 2022, there were around 16.7 percent of people at risk of living in poverty. This was a slight decrease compared to the previous year, but still significantly higher than in previous years. In certain cities the risk of living in poverty was even higher than the national average. The city of Duisburg, which is located in western Germany, had an at risk of living in poverty rate of over 30 percent. In Bremen, a city close to Hamburg, the share of those facing financial difficulties was almost 30 percent.

Food Banks is a point dataset identifying food banks in British Columbia.

In 2023, more than **** million people relied on food banks in Spain to provide them with food. The highest figure was recorded in 2014, when *** million people needed the assistance of food banks. The COVID-19 pandemic worsened the economic situation of the Mediterranean country, pushing many families into food poverty.

This feature layer represents the best effort by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services GIS Unit to compile all the USDA qualified Food Banks in California. This feature layer does not include points of distribution of the various food banks.Food Banks throughout California provide United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) commodities for distribution to eligible individuals and households within their service area. In order to be eligible for USDA commodities, a recipient or household must reside in the geographical area being served and meet established income guidelines. Under no circumstances shall a recipient be required to make any type of payment in money, materials, or services of any kind in connection with the receipt of USDA commodities.This feature layer was compiled from two main sources:California Department of Social Services Food Bank list.California Association of Food Banks member Food Bank list.This feature layer was updated January 2019. The next update is TBD.In addition, each food bank was searched for using Google to confirm, or update, address and contact information from the food banks web page. Some Food Banks are responsible for multiple Counties. When this happens there will be multiple points at the Food Bank location to represent each County the Food Bank is responsible for.The CalOES GIS Unit gives no warranties to the completeness or accuracy of this data.

Comprehensive dataset of 25,902 Food banks in United States as of July, 2025. Includes verified contact information (email, phone), geocoded addresses, customer ratings, reviews, business categories, and operational details. Perfect for market research, lead generation, competitive analysis, and business intelligence. Download a complimentary sample to evaluate data quality and completeness.

Capital Area Food Bank (CAFB) donations and population served by Locality from January 2019 through June 2021 as reported by Federation of Virginia Food Banks

In 2024/25, over ******* people used a food bank in London, an when compared to the previous year. Food bank use in London has steadily climbed recently, with 108,370 users recorded in 2014/15.

This data set is no longer maintained. You will find the new data here. Number of client visits to Daily Bread Food Bank member food banks per month beginning in year 2009. The Daily Bread Food Bank shares these data with the City Manager's Office, which reports them quarterly in its Toronto Dashboard. CSV format data can be exported directly from Toronto Dashboard. North York Harvest Food Bank agencies are not included. Because of some larger agencies not reporting numbers, these totals are likely underestimated.

The demand for community food services during the pandemic prompted significant government aid and led to innovative distribution methods, such as temporary food banks in parking lots and drive-through pick-up points. Innovations continued to enhance collection (online ordering systems) and funding (virtual donations), boosting revenue and profit in both 2020 and 2021. However, significant revenue volatility eroded gains and industry revenue is expected to climb at a CAGR of 0.6% through 2025, with revenue expected to strengthen 2.2% in 2025 alone and reach $21.3 billion by 2025. Federal, state and the private sector participate in implementing and funding innovative practices that benefit the community food sector. The National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator is financing a team at the University of Houston to develop an AI platform for food ecosystems. Drone and self-driving technologies developed in the private sector are in the early stages of food transport use and have the potential to provide solutions for delivering food to remote, underserved, food-insecure areas. However, innovations do not erase the volatility of donations, which plays a role in industry performance and will continue to do so. Individual contributions and volunteering, which fluctuate yearly and result from changing economic conditions, can reduce essential funding. Future volatility is expected because of uncertain federal policy and the ability of states and localities to meet increasing demand. The Trump administration's 2025 FY cuts and potential cuts in the FY 2026 budget have created uncertainty. Program cuts to SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program) threaten meal availability. At the same time, as of May 2025, the Farm Bill extension leads to uncertainty concerning funding, eligibility, purchase and distribution of surplus. To mitigate possible cuts, community food organizations must further diversify support, strengthen partnerships and advocate for stable policies. While declines in unemployment and poverty could relieve pressure on community food service providers, industry revenue is forecast to climb at a CAGR of 1.2% through 2030 to total $22.6 billion, as profit continues to dip to 2.6% of revenue.

In 2024/25, there were ******* food bank parcels distributed in London, the region with the highest number of food parcels distributed in that period.

Link2Feed is a networked client intake software that allows food banks to safely and privately collect and report on the needs in their communities. This dataset contains 2019 - 2021 data for all the households served associated to Link2Feed Agencies.

This GIS dataset contains point features that represent facilities that recover excess food to feed people across the US. Food bank information was collected in 2015 from Feeding America(www.feedingamerica.org), a national organization for food banks, and includes food banks as well as Partner Distribution Organizations (PDO) and Regional Distribution Organizations (RDO). Sources of annual excess food weight are described in EPAs 2019 publication: Technical Methodology for the EPA Excess Food Opportunities Map. The dataset contains 316 facilities.

Blue Ridge Area Food Bank (BRAFB) donations and population served by Locality from January 2019 through June 2021 as reported by Federation of Virginia Food Banks