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Running list of German support organizations for your kit bags
Tafel Deutschland: The umbrella organization distributes food to people in poverty through its more than 970 local food banks. You can find your nearest food bank on their website. https://www.tafel.de/
Foodsharing e.V.: A nationwide volunteer movement that shares surplus food. The organization is also a contact point for donations and support. https://foodsharing.de/
Essen für Alle (Food for everyone): A non-profit association that volunteers in food rescue and distribution and sees itself as a point of contact for food aid. https://www.essen-fuer-alle.org/
Too Good To Go-App – Nationwide “Too Good To Go bags” refer to the surprise bags sold via the Too Good To Go-App to reduce food waste. These bags contain unsellable but perfectly good food from shops, cafés, and restaurants, which can be picked up at a reduced price. To obtain one of these bags, it must be reserved in the app and picked up at the store during a specified time window, presenting the reservation receipt in the app. The app is free of charge. Too Good To Go-App
Verbraucherlotse (Consumer Guide): Offers a free telephone hotline (0228 - 24 25 26 27) and other contact options (email, contact form) for...
