Voedselcirkel Amsterdam
About us
We connect food circle partners with food that is approaching its expiration date by collecting it from suppliers.
In addition, we are working on the following
Sustainable Development Goals:
Food hub
Redistribute surplus food
Contact suppliers
Making transport future-proof
Visibility & Findability
Contact with food initiatives
Making residual food flow circular
Why
In the Netherlands, 2 billion kg of food is wasted annualy! This occurs throughout the food chain, from the field to the plate. (source: Food Waste Monitor Update 2009-2018).
Those 2 billion kilos of food equates to approximately 5.5 billion kilos of CO2 emissions. In 2030, the Netherlands has commited to halving food waste, aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 12.3 of the United Nations. This means reducing food waste by 1 billion kg per year in the Netherlands, a significant challenge, but achievable!
On the other hand, over 500,000 out of 7.5 million Dutch households live below the poverty line, according to CBS. Many of them skip a warm meal a few times a week. At the same time, an increasing number of people in the Netherlands feel lonely. In 2020, 47% of adults in the Netherlands reported feeling lonely. A worrisome percentage.
Food Circle Amsterdam is determined to embrace a circular and social food chain. We bring together surplus food and the demand for food, with a purpose. We take incoming ingredients and distribute them to social kitchens that prepare meals for the homeless, lonely elderly and people with limited financial means. This not only reduces CO2 emissions by combating food waste, but actively contributes to combating loneliness and poverty.
Impact, Commitment and Growth
32,000 kg
1,003,500 kg
saved food per month
CO2 reduction per year
416,000 kg
food rescued
Food Circle Amsterdam started a distribution network in 2022 and has since saved 416,000 kilograms of food, equivalent to a reduction of 1,040,000 kilograms of CO2 emissions.
In the coming years, we aim to develop a full-fledged food hub in Amsterdam, saving even more food and contributing to social initiatives in Amsterdam's neighborhoods.
Additionally, we want to work on initiatives in other cities. Therefore, we invite you to contribute to our valuable initiative as a donor, social restaurant or volunteer in our distribution center.
Team
Vidary Koster
Treasurer
Jeffrey Spangenburg
Secretary
More information about the board members: Vidary Koster - Treasurer and co-founder of Voedselcirkel Amsterdam, has a background in financial administration and sustainability projects. She has previous board experience with a food initiative. As treasurer of VA, Vidary provides strategic vision and financial management, with a focus on community support. Jeffrey Spangenberg - Secretary of Voedselcirkel Amsterdam, has a background in anthropology and business administration. He specializes in organizational change and social entrepreneurship, with a focus on sustainability and social innovation. Jeffrey is involved in various food and sustainability initiatives.
Vincent Paul l
Organization, admin, fundraising & logistics
