Food Bank (Bogotá) facts for kids
The Banco Arquidiócesano de Alimentos (in English: Archdiocesan Food Bank) is a special organization in Colombia. It helps people who need food in Bogotá, the capital city, and nearby areas. This food bank gets support from businesses and the Archdiocese of Bogotá, which is a Catholic church group.
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What is the Archdiocesan Food Bank?
The Archdiocesan Food Bank works like a bridge between big food companies and people who are hungry. Its main goal is to collect food that companies might otherwise throw away. This includes both food that spoils quickly, like fruits and vegetables, and food that lasts a long time, like canned goods.
How the Food Bank Helps
The Bank makes sure that good food does not go to waste. Instead of companies turning extra food into animal feed or throwing it out, the Bank collects it. Then, it uses fair methods to give this food to people and families who need it most. This helps many people get healthy meals.
Impact and Achievements
The Archdiocesan Food Bank has made a big difference. It has given out more than 70 million kilograms of food. That's like the weight of many elephants! The value of these goods is over 115 billion Colombian pesos. This shows how much food has reached people in need.
See also
In Spanish: Banco de Alimentos (Bogotá) para niños
