Stichting Voedselbank Arnhem

What Stichting Voedselbank Arnhem does

Stichting Voedselbank Arnhem is a Dutch charitable foundation (Stichting) founded in 2005 and headquartered at Bruningweg 7, Arnhem, that operates two interlocking functions: a local food bank serving more than 900 low-income households per week across the Arnhem region through approximately 15 distribution points and two shop-concept sites (Arnhem-Zuid and Arnhem-Noord), and one of ten Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) of Voedselbanken Nederland, which wholesales centrally collected food to 26 local food banks in Gelderland and Oost-Utrecht and acts as a HUB forwarding supplies to northern RDCs in Deventer, Meppel, Drachten, and Groningen. Free weekly food packages plus short-term emergency packages are provided to clients whose disposable income after fixed expenses falls below the VBN norm, with referrals channeled through wijkteams, bewindvoerders, debt counselors, healthcare providers, the municipality, and self-application via the 'Ik zoek hulp' page.

The organization runs entirely on a volunteer workforce of approximately 450–500 people, with no paid staff, and operates a fleet of refrigerated and frozen transport vehicles (capacities 2,500–5,500 kg) out of Bruningweg 7 and a satellite warehouse at Overmaat 10, Arnhem-Zuid. Operational cost per food package is approximately €5, covering transport, maintenance, housing, and energy; the food itself is donated free of charge by supermarkets, manufacturers, bakeries, and farmers. Food safety is governed by NVWA Informatieblad 76 and the CBL Hygiëne Code, with 'groen' (green) certification independently audited by Houwers Groep and Sensz B.V. Technical infrastructure is non-proprietary and includes a basic online donation 'webshop' (doneershop), iDEAL/bank-transfer donation rails, and an internal volunteer newsletter 'De Blikopener'. No AI, machine learning, or proprietary software platform is referenced.

Revenue is fully donation-based—the organization explicitly states it receives no structural government subsidies and is dependent on donations and sponsorship. Streams include in-kind food from retailers/manufacturers, monetary donations from individuals and businesses (e.g., Bakkerij Hilvers contributing ~€1,000/month plus 1,000 free loaves of bread/week for 20+ years), statiegeld collection (€22,000+/year via Koen Berfelo's hotel/school/gas-station collections and a new bulk statiegeldautomaat at Baptista Carwash Systems), and EU co-funding. The foundation holds ANBI status (since 2014), CBF-erkend certification, and green food safety certification.

Name

Stichting Voedselbank Arnhem

Legal name

Stichting Voedselbank Arnhem

Website

https://www.voedselbankarnhem.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Stichting Voedselbank Arnhem is a Dutch food bank foundation that uses ~450–500 volunteers to provide free weekly food packages to 900+ low-income Arnhem-area households, while also operating as a Regional Distribution Centre supplying 26 food banks across Gelderland and Oost-Utrecht.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Food Bank Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Wholesale-Groceries, General Line (5141)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Food distribution
• Charitable food relief
• Volunteer logistics
• Food surplus recovery

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices16 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food donations (in-kind): Supermarkets, manufacturers, bakeries, and vegetable/fruit growers donate surplus food. Supermarkets and other businesses provide food that would otherwise be destroyed. The food is received free of charge and distributed to clients. Some large food donors also provide financial contributions in addition to food.
2. Monetary donations from individuals and businesses: Individual donors and businesses make financial contributions. Donations are facilitated via iDEAL, bank transfer (IBAN: NL59 RABO 0108 4733 17), and a donor webshop. Bakkerij Hilvers exemplifies a large business donor: donates 1000 free bread per week and additionally raises ~1000 euros/month through a customer points system. The organization states it receives no structural government subsidies and is fully dependent on donations and sponsorship.
3. Statiegeld (deposit return) donations: Collection of bottle and can deposit refunds donated by the public. A bulk statiegeld machine (at Baptista Carwash Systems, Hazenkamp 7) collects bottles/cans and allows donors to donate the refund to Voedselbank Arnhem. Koen Berfelo also collects deposit items from hotels, schools, and gas stations, generating over 22,000 euros annually from this stream.
4. EU co-funding: The organization is co-funded by the European Union as shown on their website footer with the EU logo.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Stichting Voedselbank Arnhem collects surplus food from supermarkets, manufacturers, bakeries, and farmers, and redistributes it free of charge to low-income households in the Arnhem region. It operates dual functions: as a local food bank distributing weekly packages to 900+ families and as one of ten Regional Distribution Centres (RDCs) of Voedselbanken Nederland, supplying 26 food banks across Gelderland and Oost-Utrecht.

Product overview

Voedselbank Arnhem operates as a dual-function charitable organization combining food parcel distribution with regional logistics. The core offering consists of food parcels (voedselpakketten) distributed through 8+ local distribution points and 2 shop-concept locations where customers select their own groceries. As one of ten Regional Distribution Centers (RDC's) of Voedselbanken Nederland, the organization also manages a distribution center serving 26 food banks across Gelderland and East-Utrecht. Additional services include emergency packages, an online donation shop, guided tours, and an ambassador program. All operations are conducted by approximately 500 volunteers with no paid staff.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekly Food Parcels (Voedselpakketten) Weekly food parcels distributed free of charge to qualifying low-income households in the Arnhem region, providing approximately 3 days of food support per week including long-lasting products, fresh vegetables, fruit, and meat.
• Emergency Food Package (Noodpakket) One-time emergency food package provided immediately to people needing urgent food assistance, bridging the period until regular food bank support can be arranged. Available for up to 2 months.
• Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) Services Regional logistics and distribution services for 26 food banks in Gelderland and Oost-Utrecht. Handles storage and distribution of long-lasting, refrigerated, and frozen food received from major suppliers and supermarket chains. Also serves as a HUB for northern RDCs (Deventer, Meppel, Drachten, Groningen), reaching 14,000 families (~40% of Dutch food bank clients).
• Donation Webshop (Doneershop) Online platform allowing donors to 'purchase' specific food items such as fruit, pasta, and other staples for food bank clients. Items are ordered until a goal is reached, then purchased and distributed to clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 900+ families receive weekly food support in the Arnhem region; 26 regional food banks served; total reach of 14,000 families (~40% of Dutch food bank clients)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and major.

• Slijterij van BaalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 November 2025Slijterij van Baal at the Geitenkamp in Arnhem became a collection point for bottle deposit refunds starting 1 November 2025. An orange container was installed for customers to donate their statiegeld (deposit) bottles and cans to Voedselbank Arnhem.
• Voedselbanken Nederland (Vereniging van Nederlandse Voedselbanken)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVoedselbank Arnhem is a member of the national umbrella organization Voedselbanken Nederland, which comprises approximately 169 member food banks and 10 regional distribution centres. Voedselbanken Nederland supports local food banks in their core tasks and operates the VB-Servicecentrum in Houten. The organization also participates in the national house style and communication standards developed in collaboration with Voedselbanken Nederland.
• 26 regional food banks in Gelderland and Oost-UtrechtcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVoedselbank Arnhem, as an RDC, supplies food to 26 local food banks in Gelderland and Oost-Utrecht. These food banks collect food one or more times per week from Arnhem and also acquire food locally. Together they serve approximately 6,000 families per week.
• Northern RDC's (Deventer, Meppel, Drachten, Groningen) via HUB functionmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVoedselbank Arnhem functions as a HUB for northern RDC's, receiving large batches and forwarding them via two scheduled runs per week to Deventer, Meppel, Drachten, and Groningen. This HUB function extends Arnhem's total reach to 14,000 families (~40% of Dutch food bank clients).
• Bakkerij HilversmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBakkerij Hilvers (André and Wouter Hilvers), one of Arnhem's largest bakeries, has been donating approximately 1,000 free loaves of bread per week to food banks across the Netherlands for at least 20 years. Additionally, their customer points-based donation system raises approximately €1,000 per month for Voedselbank Arnhem. Near Christmas, they presented a one-time donation of €4,000. Rabobank also contributed to the donation through a company refinancing arrangement.
• Baptista Carwash SystemsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBaptista Carwash Systems (Marco Bartels, Hazenkamp 7, Rijkerswoerd, Arnhem-Zuid) installed a bulk statiegeldautomaat that accepts 100–120 PET bottles and/or cans per minute and allows users to donate the deposit refund to Voedselbank Arnhem or Kika. The machine is manufactured by Envipco Quantum. Baptista is an 80-year-old Arnhems company that provides car wash systems worldwide and wanted to contribute to the local community.
• Albert HeijnmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerAlbert Heijn holds bi-annual collection campaigns (twice yearly, typically week 37) where Voedselbank Arnhem volunteers staff Albert Heijn stores to receive product donations from customers. In the Arnhem region, up to 15 Albert Heijn and nearby Jumbo stores participate, requiring approximately 180 volunteers per campaign.
• Albert Heijn Jumbo (regional stores)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerJumbo (and Albert Heijn) stores in Arnhem and surrounding towns (Drieslag, Fortunastraat, Groningensingel, Hanzestraat, Klarendalseweg, Kronenburgpassage, van Lawick van Pabstraat, Velperbuitensingel, Velperweg, Vossenstraat, and branches in Bemmel, Dieren, Duiven, Rheden, and Velp) participate in supermarket collection campaigns organized by Voedselbank Arnhem, deploying volunteers to receive donations.
• NVWA (Nederlandse Voedsel- en Waren Autoriteit)coreOthersThe NVWA sets guidelines (Informatieblad 76) for food banks in the Netherlands. Voedselbank Arnhem strictly adheres to these guidelines and is inspected accordingly. The NVWA has approved the independent inspection system developed by Houwers Groep and Sensz B.V. for food bank audits.
• Houwers Groep and Sensz B.V.coreOthersTwo independent commercial inspection companies (Houwers Groep and Sensz B.V.) developed a control system assessed as adequate by the NVWA. Inspectors from both companies have inspected food banks. Voedselbank Arnhem (including its distribution centre) received 'groen' (green) certification from these inspections. Annual random-sample audits continue.
• Wijkteams Arnhem (District Teams)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWijkteams Arnhem (district teams) are the primary referral pathway for Arnhem residents seeking food bank assistance. They assess client eligibility and submit applications on behalf of clients. Phone: 088-2260000.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Voedselbanken Nederland: National umbrella association of ~169 Dutch food banks and 10 Regional Distribution Centres. Directly comparable as the parent-style network to which Voedselbank Arnhem belongs and which coordinates national supply chains and branding.
• European Federation of Food Banks (FEBA): European umbrella of food banks across 30+ countries. Comparable as a coordinating body and source of cross-border surplus food redistribution; relevant for understanding Arnhem's positioning within the broader European food bank movement.
• Feeding America: Largest US hunger-relief organization, running a national network of 200+ food banks with regional distribution and surplus-food recovery. Comparable as a large-scale food bank network operator; relevant for scale and best-practice benchmarking.

Direct peers

• Stichting Buurtbuik: Dutch community-food organization that serves free warm meals and groceries in neighborhood settings across the Netherlands. Closely comparable as a Dutch nonprofit providing free food to low-income households using volunteers and donated surplus.
• Resto VanHarte: Dutch nonprofit operating neighborhood restaurants that serve free meals to people in need alongside social activities. Comparable target population and volunteer-driven model, with food sourced from donations and partners.
• Voedselbank Amsterdam: Sister regional food bank covering Amsterdam, one of the larger Voedselbanken Nederland members. Directly comparable local-food-bank-plus-RDC operating model and donor/supplier ecosystem.
• The Trussell Trust: UK food bank network supporting a nationwide network of food banks via parcel distribution to people in financial hardship. Closely comparable operating model — volunteer-driven food parcels sourced from donations — making it a strong international benchmark.

Regional players

• Stichting Foodbank Amsterdam (verschilt): Other regional Dutch food banks (Rotterdam, Utrecht, Den Haag) operate the same Voedselbanken Nederland model. They share distribution mechanics, regulatory framework, and donor profile with Voedselbank Arnhem but serve different geographies.
• Foodbank Australia: Australia's largest food relief organization, sourcing and distributing food through a national network. Comparable operating model (food banking, surplus recovery, RDC-style logistics) but geographically distinct; useful international peer for benchmarking.

Emerging players

• Second Harvest (Canada): Canadian food rescue organization redistributing surplus food to nonprofits. Comparable surplus-food redistribution model with logistics and food-safety compliance requirements similar to Voedselbank Arnhem's RDC function.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/VoedselbankArnhem1
• Instagraminstagram.com/voedselbankarnhem
• Xx.com/voedselbankarnh
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/stichting-voedselbanken-nederland-regio-arnhem

Compliance5 records

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Profiles1 record

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