FY2024 GFN Annual Report Nourshing People and Planet - Flipbook - Page 3
Greetings from The Global FoodBanking Network.
The past year was one of growth and innovation for food banking, as partners across our Network continued
to expand their reach and improve outcomes in the communities where they work. As we equip ourselves to
achieve our goals in the coming years, I am pleased to share highlights of our impact in this Annual Report,
which focuses on our work from July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024.
Last year, our Network collectively served 41 million people, including 34 million people in emerging and
developing markets. Our 54 GFN members distributed 654 million kilograms of food and grocery products to
individuals and families in their communities. The 18 food banks in GFN’s Accelerator program served 14.5 million
people and distributed 27.5 million kilograms of food in 2023, improving community resilience, especially for
those affected by climate disasters and other shocks.
We saw an encouraging increase in agricultural recovery, which focuses on collecting food from commercial and
small-scale farmers, enabling us to provide more nutritious food while reducing waste and harmful emissions.
The outstanding results of this work have led to the launch of GFN’s Agricultural Recovery Hub in Nairobi, which
will bring the agricultural recovery model to more food banks in the coming years.
We also saw a continued emphasis on innovation, as food banks evolve their approach beyond the traditional
model. Our partners in Kenya and Indonesia launched their virtual food banking programs using technology
to connect people facing hunger directly with food distributors, while Aksata Pangan in Medan harnessed the
power of partnership to alleviate hunger and reduce waste through its Food Heroes program.
Meanwhile, our policy efforts are changing how food systems work at the local and national levels. This year
marked the five-year anniversary of our partnership with the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic on
The Global Food Donation and Policy Atlas, which has contributed to policy shifts in countries around the world.
Since the launch of the Atlas, 24 countries have strengthened or enacted policies around food loss and waste,
liability protection, tax incentives, and food safety.
I’m energized by the progress that we are making, especially through our food bank partners who support so
many people, yet there is more to be done. Despite the persistent high levels of hunger globally, I am optimistic
about what lies ahead as we work toward our North Star goal of reaching 50 million people by 2030. To
accomplish this, we are focusing our work around four flagship areas:
1. Support the growth and effectiveness of food banks where the need is greatest, especially through the
Accelerator program.
2. Strengthen food recovery efforts and support innovation through knowledge sharing, certification and
standards, and advancements in data and technology.
3. Work with farmers to expand access to fresh, nutritious produce and vegetables through our
Agricultural Recovery program.
4. Accelerate food systems transformation by advancing government policies and business strategies to
reduce food loss and waste, and by improving methane measurement and management.
Through this approach, we are addressing needs that go beyond hunger. We support families, strengthen
communities, reduce waste, and protect natural resources. As reflected in our new tagline and the title of this
report, we are nourishing people and the planet together.
Thank you for your continued partnership and investment in GFN. Your support is vital to strengthen our
operations, expand the reach of our food banks, and improve the lives of millions of people around the world.
Sincerely,
Lisa Moon
President and CEO
