Tafel Kevelaer e.V.
In Germany, over eleven million people live in income poverty or are directly threatened by it: these include the unemployed (including many single parents), low earners and pensioners. Many of them cannot make ends meet despite being thrifty. When money is tight, most of them cut back on food. Fresh fruit and vegetables, milk and meat in particular become luxury goods that those affected can rarely afford - to the detriment of their health.
At the same time, supermarkets, bakeries, events, retailers and food wholesalers can dispose of large quantities of food every day, which - although it is of perfect quality - is no longer used in the economic cycle.
The food banks try to compensate for this: they collect "surplus" food that would otherwise go to waste and distribute it to socially and economically disadvantaged people - free of charge.
An idea that benefits everyone involved: Food donors assume social responsibility and save disposal costs. And those in need receive high-quality food and motivation for the future at the same time.
The food bank in Kevelaer
The work of the Kevelaerer Tafel began on June 9, 2005 in cooperation with the Gelderner Tafel. Since March 1, 2009, the Tafel Kevelaer e.V. has been an independent registered association.
The Executive Board
- 1st Chairman: Rainer Morawietz
- 2nd Chairman: Wilfried Binn
- Secretary: Hanni Hentemann
- Treasurer: Josef van Oorschot
Donations
The ongoing costs of the Tafel Kevelaer are not insignificant; vehicle costs, warehouse rent, insurance, electricity and heating costs are financed from donations. There is no public funding for the work of the Tafel. Even the smallest donation helps!
Donation receipts will be issued immediately if requested. Donations should be transferred to one of the following accounts:
Verbandssparkasse Goch-Kevelaer-Weeze
IBAN: DE39 322 500 50 0700 437 783
BIC: WEL ADED 1GOC
Volksbank an der Niers
IBAN: DE713 206 1384 4313 22 3014
BIC: GENODED 1GDL
More info
If you have any questions, a member of the board is available in the Tafel office on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.