Food Bank

Romanian Orthodox parish in Verona partners with food bank to support vulnerable

The Romanian Orthodox Parish Verona 2 in Italy has formed a partnership with the local food bank to assist socially vulnerable members of its community. Through this collaboration, the parish will function as a distribution centre for essential food supplies. The partnership with Banco Alimentare—one of Italy’s largest charitable networks—will enable the collection and redistribution of…

Apr 16, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Diaconia Social Mission opens first Food Bank in the Republic of Moldova

‘Diaconia’ Social Mission of the Orthodox Metropolis of Bessarabia formally opened the first food bank in the Republic of Moldova on Thursday, July 23, 2020. The food bank will collect, store and distribute food to socially and materially disadvantaged people and families, non-governmental organizations, canteens and social centres. The products will be collected from economic…

Jul 24, 2020Aurelian Iftimiu

First Food Bank established in Romania with the support of the Romanian Orthodox Church

The Local Food Bank Project in Bucharest’s Sector 6 was launched Wednesday, 7 December 2016, at Golescu-Grant Centre for Recreation and Personal Development. The General Directorate of Social Assistance and Child Protection (DAGSP) in Sector 6 implements the project, in partnership with Sector 6 branch of Diaconia Association. The event was attended by the Mayor…

Dec 9, 2016Aurelian Iftimiu