Banque Alimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes

What Banque Alimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes does

Banque Alimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes (BA06), founded in July 1994 by André Cathagne and affiliated with the Fédération Française des Banques Alimentaires (FFBA), is a non-profit association (loi 1901) headquartered at 2 chemin des Écoles Lingostière, 06200 Nice. The organization collects surplus food and hygiene products from major retailers and redistributes them free of charge to 84 partner associations and CCAS across 38 communes in the Alpes-Maritimes department, helping approximately 35,000 people in precarity each year (2.7 million meals equivalent in 2023) and handling around 1,400 tonnes of goods annually through a 1,300 m² warehouse with two cold rooms.

BA06 operates the Passerelle management software — provided free to partner associations — to track beneficiaries, stock levels, and distribution flows, alongside structured programs including school-based education interventions, Ateliers Cuisine workshops ("Bons gestes & bonne assiette"), an annual National Collection campaign each November, and integration into the national Mieux Manger Pour Tous program through 2027. The organization is led by President Tony AMATO and is run by roughly 9 salaried employees and ~100 permanent volunteers (Gilets Orange), supplemented by 1,000+ occasional volunteers during the National Collection.

The business model is non-commercial: BA06 generates no revenue from beneficiaries, with services delivered free of charge. Funding is multi-source — EU FEAD program (~30% of distributed volume), state/Region/Department/Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur subsidies (~25% of operating budget), corporate partnerships and equipment donations, and private donations (75% tax-deductible, including via monpaniersolidaire.org). The go-to-market is community-led: volunteer engagement and partnership conventions with associations, CCAS, and retail donors drive both supply intake and beneficiary outreach. The organization holds the IDEAS certification (since 2021) covering governance and impact reporting.

Name

Banque Alimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes

Legal name

Banque Alimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes

Website

https://ba06.banquealimentaire.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Banque Alimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes is a Nice-based non-profit food bank that collects surplus food from major retailers and redistributes it free of charge to 84 partner associations and CCAS, helping 35,000 people in precarity across 38 communes annually.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Assistance Services

NAICS

Solid Waste Collection (562111)

SIC

Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Food Waste Reduction & Diversion Services (Donation, Animal Feed, Source Reduction Programs) (EUAIAEAH)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Food redistribution
• Surplus food recovery
• Partner association support
• Food aid coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Nice

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food Donations from Retail: Collection of food products from large and medium-sized retailers (GMS) - major retail chains donate near-expiry and unsold products. This represents over 50% of distributed volume.
2. European Union Support (FEAD): European funding through the European Aid Fund for the Most Deprived (FEAD) and the National Food Aid Plan (PNAA), representing approximately 30% of distributed volume.
3. Government Subsidies: State, Region, Department, and Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur contribute approximately 25% of the operating budget. Additional support from various communes in the department.
4. Corporate Partnerships and Donations: Support from private companies and foundations through equipment donations, financial participation in investments, and food product donations.
5. Private Donations: Financial donations from individuals, particularly through the National Collection and monpaniersolidaire.org online platform. Tax-deductible at 75% for income tax.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Banque Alimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes collects surplus and near-expiry food from major retailers and agricultural producers, then redistributes it free of charge through 84 partner associations and CCAS to people in precarity across 38 communes. The organization also provides partner support, school education programs on food waste and solidarity, cooking workshops, and operates annual National Collection campaigns.

Product overview

Banque Alimentaire des Alpes-Maritimes operates as a food bank charity affiliated with the Fédération Française des Banques Alimentaires (FFBA). The organization offers a unified service portfolio centered on food collection and redistribution to partner associations, CCAS, and solidarity grocery stores. Core offerings include daily food collection from distributors and supermarkets, redistribution to 84 partner associations serving 35,000 people in need across 38 communes. Secondary services encompass school education programs, partner association support including training workshops (Bons gestes & bonne assiette cooking workshops), volunteer coordination, and the annual National Collection Campaign. The organization also provides the 'monpaniersolidaire.org' online donation platform and various digital resources for partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Food Collection and Redistribution Services The primary service of collecting surplus and near-expiry food from major retailers and redistributing it to 84 partner associations, CCAS, and solidarity grocery stores across 38 communes in the Alpes-Maritimes department. Serves people in precarity free of charge.
• Partner Association Support Support services for 84 partner associations and CCAS including training, resource provision, and operational assistance in food distribution, with access to the Passerelle management software.
• School Education Programs Educational interventions in maternal, primary, secondary, and higher education schools to raise awareness about food insecurity, solidarity, food waste reduction, and citizenship values.
• Ateliers Cuisine (Cooking Workshops) Workshop programs such as 'Bons gestes & bonne assiette' that recreate social bonds and promote healthy eating habits among people in precarious situations, including cooking techniques and nutritional education.
• National Collection Campaign (Collecte Nationale) Annual food collection event held the last weekend of November, mobilizing over 1,000 volunteers across France to collect food donations from the public at retail partner locations.
• Help Finder Service Directory service to help individuals find food assistance locations and resources in their area through the BA06 website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.7 million meals distributed to 35,000 people in 2023
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fédération Française des Banques Alimentaires (FFBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1984Parent federation representing the Banque Alimentaire network in France. FFBA distributes EU and state food aid, develops partnerships with donors, and provides common tools, training, and expertise to the network of 79 regional banks.
• European Union (FEAD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Aid Fund for the Most Deprived (FEAD) provides food aid funding. EU contributes 85% of the program with French state covering 15%. FEAD represents 30% of BA06's distributed volume.
• Retailer Partners (Auchan, Carrefour, Leclerc, Casino, Intermarché, Metro, Monoprix, Grand Frais)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor retail chains donate near-expiry and unsold products daily. Partners include: Auchan (La Trinité), Carrefour (various locations), Leclerc (Antibes, Le Cannet, Nice), Casino (multiple locations), Intermarché (Nice), Monoprix (Nice), Grand Frais (Cannes, Nice), Metro (Cannes, Nice, Fréjus).
• Agricultural PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with agricultural producers for fresh produce supply, including policy for product withdrawal. Some collection delegated to partner associations.
• Partner Associations & CCAScoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor84 associations and Centre Communaux d'Action Sociale (CCAS) partners redistribute food to final beneficiaries across 38 communes. Nice represents 60% of volume; Cagnes-sur-Mer, Menton, Cannes, Antibes, and others make up additional distribution.
• Mado la Niçoise (Noëlle Perna)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal artist and comedian serves as godmother/marraine of the organization, lending her public profile to support events and awareness campaigns.
• Jardins de CocagneminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Network Cocagne (100+ organic market gardens) to supply fresh fruits and vegetables produced by employees in social integration programs.
• Mieux Manger Pour Tous ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-year program integrated into Pacte des Solidarités through 2027, improving food aid quality by facilitating purchase of fruits, vegetables, and quality products through innovative partnerships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Européenne des Banques Alimentaires (FEBA): European umbrella organization coordinating food banks across EU member states. Relevant peer for cross-border policy, EU funding (FEAD), and pan-European food waste diversion benchmarks.
• Fédération Française des Banques Alimentaires (FFBA): The national federation that BA06 is affiliated with, coordinating 79 regional food banks across France that collectively serve 2.4 million people and distribute 223 million meals. Direct parent/sister-organization comparison at the network level.
• Croix-Rouge française: Large humanitarian organization operating food distribution programs in France as part of broader social and emergency aid portfolio. Comparable in serving food-insecure populations with established volunteer infrastructure.

Regional players

• Feeding America: Largest US hunger-relief organization operating 200+ food banks. Comparable in scale of food waste diversion and partner network distribution, but in a different geography with different funding mechanisms.
• The Trussell Trust: UK food bank network operating over 1,300 food banks. Comparable operational model (food collection, redistribution to local partners, volunteer-driven) but in a different national regulatory and funding context.

Direct peers

• Banque Alimentaire de Paris et d'Île-de-France: Sister food bank within the FFBA network serving Paris and Île-de-France. Operates the same food collection/redistribution model with retail partnerships and partner association distribution.
• Restos du Coeur: France's largest direct food aid charity, distributing food parcels and meals to people in precarity. Operates a parallel food assistance model with own distribution channels and is the most direct competitor in the French food aid space.
• Secours Populaire Français: Major French humanitarian association providing food assistance alongside other social support services. Comparable in providing emergency food aid to vulnerable populations through a network of local branches.

Emerging players

• Andès: French food rescue organization focused on collecting unsold food from retailers and redistributing to charitable partners. Comparable in addressing food waste through retailer partnerships, with a more focused collection-only model.
• Phénix: French social enterprise connecting retailers with charities to redistribute unsold food and non-food products. Comparable retailer-supplier interface but operates as a tech-enabled commercial model rather than pure charity.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles1 record

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