Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie

What Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie does

Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie (SOS Food Bank in Warsaw) is a Polish non-profit foundation (fundacja) operating as a regional food bank that collects surplus food at risk of waste and redistributes it free of charge to vulnerable individuals. Founded as a public benefit organisation (organizacja pożytku publicznego, OPP) and registered under KRS 0000029435, it is the largest food bank operating in Warsaw and the Mazovia Voivodeship, with geographic coverage spanning 18 counties plus the capital. In 2024 the organisation collected 2,052,423 kg of food, distributed it to 132 partner organisations, and reached 26,619 people in need.

The core operating model rests on a logistics backbone anchored at a head-office warehouse in Reguły (Piastów) near Pruszków (Reguły Logistic Park) and a direct distribution point in Warsaw (Punkt pod Parasolem), with field delivery handled via a partner-NGO network and a dedicated door-to-door service (Pogotowie Żwieniowe). Donation supply comes from three streams: individual monetary donations (one-off and recurring via the 'Pomarańczowy Anioł' / Orange Angels programme), corporate in-kind food donations from manufacturers and retailers (Nestlé, IKEA, Maspex, Mondelez, Lactalis, E.Leclerc, Żabka, Bronisze wholesale market, and others) structured as tax-free contributions under Polish charity law, and government / public grants from the Mazovia Regional Government, the City of Warsaw, and the National Freedom Institute (NIW). Polish taxpayers can additionally designate 1.5% of personal income tax to the foundation.

Commercial fundraising and beneficiary channels include the foundation's website (bzsos.pl), Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram accounts, plus a recurring-donor programme. Strategic institutional partners extend donor reach and operational scope: UNHCR supports refugee-related food assistance, Glovo provides delivery logistics, MCPS / Model Group, Fraikin (fleet), and WKD (regional rail) provide operational support, and the CAF America Credible Organisation Certificate enables international donor due diligence. The foundation is governed by a board and council, with day-to-day coordination handled by named programme staff (Anna Wolska, Magdalena Szwech, Jakub Gawin, Agata Obroślak, and the Inspektor Ochrony Danych), and operates with 11–50 staff.

Name

Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie

Legal name

Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie

Website

https://bzsos.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie is a Polish non-profit food bank that rescues surplus food from manufacturers, retailers, and public drives and redistributes it free of charge to vulnerable individuals in Warsaw and the Mazovia Voivodeship through a network of 132 partner organisations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank / Charitable Food Assistance

NAICS

Community Food Services (62421), Community Food Services (624210)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAEAA

Food Assistance & Food Banks

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Social Services & Community Support (Food, Housing, Family)

Keywords

• Food rescue
• Food bank services
• Surplus food redistribution
• Charitable food assistance
• Food waste prevention

Headquarters

HQ city

Plock

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual monetary donations: Individual donors contribute one-time or recurring financial support (e.g., 'Kilograms of Dignity' program) to fund food rescue, transportation, storage and distribution operations.
2. Corporate food donations (in-kind): Food manufacturers, distributors, retailers and farmers donate food at risk of waste; donations are structured as tax-free contributions under Polish charity law.
3. Government grants and program funding: Funding from public institutions such as the Mazovia Regional Government (Samorząd Województwa Mazowieckiego), the City of Warsaw (Miasto Stołeczne Warszawa), and the National Freedom Institute (NIW) supporting food assistance programs.
4. 1.5% personal income tax designation: As a public benefit organisation (OPP), Polish taxpayers can designate 1.5% of their income tax to the organisation at no additional cost to the donor.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie rescues surplus food from manufacturers, distributors and retailers and redistributes it free of charge to vulnerable people in Warsaw and the Mazovia Voivodeship. It operates a warehouse and partner network of 132 NGOs, an emergency door-to-door food delivery service, and a direct distribution point, financed through donations, grants and corporate in-kind contributions.

Product overview

Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie operates as a food bank providing food assistance to people in need in Warsaw and the Masovian Voivodeship region. The organization's core offerings include the Kilograms of Dignity one-time donation program, the Pomarańczowy Anioł (Orange Angel) monthly giving program, and the Pogotowie Żywieniowe emergency food delivery service. Food is collected from manufacturers, retailers, and public drives, then distributed through a network of 132 partner organizations to approximately 26,619 beneficiaries annually. Additional programs include the 1.5% tax donation initiative. This is not a technology product company—it is a charitable nonprofit focused on food collection and distribution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Zbieranie Żywności (Food Collection and Rescue Service) Collection of surplus, near-expiry and mislabelled food from food manufacturers, distributors, retailers, wholesale markets (e.g., Bronisze) and farmers, plus public food drives, structured as tax-free in-kind donations under Polish charity law. For corporate donors and food producers.
• Partner Organisation Food Distribution Network Distribution of rescued food to a network of 132 partner organisations — foundations, associations, religious institutions and municipal social welfare centres — across Warsaw and 18 Mazovia counties, who then redistribute it to people in need. For partner NGOs and public institutions.
• Pogotowie Żywieniowe (Emergency Food Assistance / Door-to-Door Delivery) Emergency food delivery service funded by supporters that brings food directly to the doors of individuals and families most in need in Warsaw and the Mazovia region.
• Punkt pod Parasolem (Direct Distribution Point) Direct food distribution point operated by the foundation at ul. Batalionu AK 'Parasol' 3a in Warsaw, providing food to individuals in need who access the service directly rather than through a partner organisation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Collected 2,052,423 kg of food in 2024
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Samorząd Województwa Mazowieckiego (Mazovia Regional Government)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government authority providing institutional support and funding to the food bank's operations across the Mazovia Voivodeship.
• Miasto Stołeczne Warszawa (City of Warsaw)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital city government providing institutional support to the food bank's activities within Warsaw.
• GlovocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivery platform partner supporting logistics and food delivery operations for the food bank.
• MCPS (Model Group)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner providing support for the food bank's operations and logistics.
• FraikinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVehicle/fleet partner potentially supporting transport logistics for food distribution.
• WKD (Warszawska Kolej Dojazdowa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional transport partner.
• UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUN refugee agency partner, supporting food assistance to Ukrainian refugees and other displaced persons in the region.
• BCC (Business Centre Club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness association providing networking and corporate engagement support.
• Nestlé PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood manufacturer donating surplus products to the food bank for redistribution to people in need.
• IKEA PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetailer and food producer donating surplus food items to the food bank's distribution network.
• Lactalis PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy manufacturer donating surplus dairy products.
• MaspexcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Polish food and beverage company donating product surplus.
• Mondelez PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConfectionery and snack manufacturer donating surplus products.
• MaczfitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood company donating surplus products.
• BakomaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDairy and organic food producer donating surplus.
• AsiaFoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAsian food products company donating surplus.
• Barilla PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPasta and bakery manufacturer donating surplus.
• E.Leclerc PolskacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHypermarket chain donating unsold food from retail operations.
• RossmannminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrogerie chain supporting the food bank's activities.
• Nutricia PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNutritional products company donating specialised food items.
• Wedel (Lotte)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChocolate and confectionery manufacturer donating surplus.
• Tchibo PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee and beverage company donating surplus.
• Żabka GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor convenience store chain donating unsold food from its retail network.
• ZBP – Związek Banków Polskich (Polish Banks Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBanking sector association supporting the food bank's financial operations.
• Hipp PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBaby food manufacturer donating products.
• Frisco.plminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline grocery retailer donating surplus food.
• CrowdFarmingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgricultural platform connecting farmers with food banks for surplus produce.
• Bronisze (Warsaw Agro-Food Wholesale Market)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor Warsaw wholesale food market supplying surplus produce to the food bank.
• Develey PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood manufacturer donating sauces and condiments.
• Podravka PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral European food company donating products.
• Pan PomidorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTomato products manufacturer donating surplus.
• Pelnadobra.plminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood company donating products.
• Premium RosaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeverage company donating products.
• RaisiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFinnish health food company donating products.
• Orangina / Schweppes PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeverage company donating products.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• FoodCloud: Tech-enabled food rescue platform operating in Ireland and internationally. Comparable mission (redirecting surplus food to charities) but technology-led model and thus a different, emerging approach to the same problem the bank solves operationally.

Direct peers

• Banco Alimentare (Italy): Italian food bank foundation network (Fondazione Banco Alimentare Onlus) collecting surplus food from the food industry and distributing to charitable organizations serving people in need. Same mission, donor base structure and Siticibo / corporate surplus recovery programs.
• Tafel Deutschland: Germany's largest food bank network with ~970 local chapters redistributing surplus food to people in need. Highly comparable operating model (rescue-then-redistribute via volunteer-driven partner network) and similar revenue mix of donations, corporate surplus and government support.
• Bank Żywności w Trójmieście: Food bank operating in Pomerania (Gdansk/Gdynia/Sopot) using the same surplus-redistribution model through a partner organization network. Directly comparable regional peer within the same Polish federation.
• FareShare UK: UK food redistribution charity that rescues surplus food from manufacturers and retailers and redistributes to a network of frontline charities. Comparable scale, model (warehouse-and-network), and partner-organisation structure.
• Bank Żywności w Krakowie: Regional food bank serving the Lesser Poland (Małopolska) Voivodeship with the same model of collecting surplus food from manufacturers and retailers and redistributing through partner NGOs. Closest functional twin to the subject company.

Others

• European Food Banks Federation (FEBA): Pan-European umbrella representing food banks in 30+ countries. Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie interfaces with FEBA for EU programme funding (FEAD / Operational Programme Food Aid) - relevant as the ecosystem-level coordinator the subject company routes through.

Broad incumbents

• Polski Czerwony Krzyż (Polish Red Cross): Major Polish humanitarian NGO providing emergency food assistance and operating its own distribution points. Directly competes for individual donations, volunteer capacity, and corporate partnerships for emergency food relief.
• Federacja Polskich Banków Żywności: Umbrella federation coordinating all regional Polish food banks. Direct horizontal peer at the network level: Bank Żywności SOS w Warszawie is a regional member within this federation, sharing food-rescue methodology, donor frameworks and operational standards.
• Caritas Polska: Large Polish Catholic charity providing food assistance alongside broader social services. Competes for individual donors and 1.5% tax designations, and operates parallel food distribution programmes that overlap with the bank's partner-organisation network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/bank_zywnosci_sos_w_warszawie
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