SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 19, 2025 – Nestlé has unveiled the Nestlé Food Bank Alliance, a major new initiative aimed at tackling food insecurity and reducing food waste on a global scale by partnering with key food banking organizations worldwide.
Uniting its long-standing partnerships with The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), Feeding America® (FA), and the European Food Banks Federation (FEBA), Nestlé’s new alliance is designed to strengthen access to food and minimize food waste in over 80 countries. These organizations currently help reach more than 100 million people globally with essential food assistance.
A Global Commitment to Bridging Need and Surplus
Through this alliance, Nestlé and its partners will work together to improve the efficiency and reach of local food banking operations. This includes sharing best practices, collaborating on waste reduction programs, and expanding opportunities for employee involvement in food assistance efforts.
"Food insecurity and food waste are two of the most urgent and interconnected challenges we face," said Nina Kruchten, Head of Community Giving at Nestlé. "It’s a paradox that while over two billion people struggle to access adequate nutrition, we continue to witness food wastage at scale. With this global alliance, we’re strengthening the vital link between surplus and need. Together with our partners, we’re turning excess into access - so that nutritious food reaches those who need it most."
Building on Decades of Local Partnerships
The launch of the Nestlé Food Bank Alliance is a natural evolution of the company’s longstanding support of food banks and community organizations.
- In the U.S., Nestlé has partnered with Feeding America for nearly 40 years, providing product donations, employee volunteers, and corporate grants to help improve food access.
- In the UK, Nestlé joined forces with Arla Foods in 2024 as part of the Coronation Food Project, donating the equivalent of 1.25 million breakfasts to food charity FareShare, a member of both FEBA and GFN.
These examples show how Nestlé’s localized efforts are now being brought together under one unified, global platform to maximize impact.
Supporting Communities with Action and Investment
This alliance reflects Nestlé’s continued investment in community giving, especially in the area of food access. In 2024 alone, the company contributed CHF 152 million to charitable causes. This included CHF 110 million in product donations — supporting both ongoing food bank relationships and emergency relief efforts during crises around the world.
The Nestlé Food Bank Alliance reinforces the company’s belief that sustainable, impactful partnerships are key to reducing food waste and fighting hunger, especially as economic challenges persist in many regions.
Making a Difference Starts with All of Us
While the alliance will be driven by Nestlé and its partners, consumers can also support the effort by engaging in local food donation programs, volunteering, and spreading awareness about food insecurity in their communities.
Learn more about the Nestlé Food Bank Alliance and ways to get involved at www.nestle.com