Estonian Food Bank / Eesti Toidupank
Specializations
About Agency
Overview
- Founded in 2010 in Tallinn, Harju County, Estonia, with 5 employees
- Operates a network of distribution points requiring pre-registration via municipal social workers for food aid access
- Collaborates with approximately 250 charitable organizations supporting vulnerable groups including children, elderly, and homeless populations
- Sources 90%+ of distributed food from supermarket chain rescues and EU contributions
- Serves as a central hub connecting retail/wholesale surplus to 250+ partner organizations across Estonia
Specializations
- Food rescue logistics coordination with major retail chains
- EU food aid distribution management for social services
- Multi-sector partnership development (250+ charities, congregations, and associations)
- Targeted support systems for 7+ vulnerable groups including violence victims and disabled individuals
Services & Approach
- Municipal social department coordination for beneficiary verification and registration
- Large-scale food redistribution through partner network of 250+ organizations
- Supply chain management for rescued supermarket inventory and EU aid allocations
- Specialized distribution channels for children’s programs and elder care initiatives