Bread of Life

What Bread of Life does

Fundacja Bread of Life is a non-profit, inter-denominational Christian charitable foundation founded in 2001 and headquartered in Długa Goślina near Poznań, Poland. The organization supports oncology patients, individuals with disabilities, homeless and crisis-affected people, impoverished families, and communities in developing countries through a portfolio of social programs including financial assistance for non-refunded medical treatments, psycho-oncology support (Akademia Walki z Rakiem), a 24/7 residential addiction therapy center (New Life Center), free vision care missions (Bartymeusz), and a food assistance program that distributes over 150 tonnes of food annually through a partnership with Bank Żywności (Food Bank). The foundation operates branches in Poznań, Kalisz, and Pleszew within Poland, and maintains an international footprint across Moldova, Pakistan, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, the United States, and Côte d'Ivoire.

Name

Bread of Life

Legal name

Fundacja Bread of Life

Website

https://breadoflife.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bread of Life is a Polish Christian charitable foundation founded in 2001 supporting oncology patients, people with disabilities, the homeless, and impoverished communities in Poland and six countries internationally through medical aid, addiction therapy, food assistance, and vision care programs funded by donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Charitable Foundation Services (Nonprofit Humanitarian Aid)

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Community Food Services (624210)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), Faith-Based & Mission Service Programs (EDAIAGAI), Chronic Disease & Health Promotion Program Funding (HLAJALAJ), Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO)

Keywords

• Charitable foundation services
• Nonprofit humanitarian aid
• Oncology patient support
• Food assistance programs
• Addiction rehabilitation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Długa Goślina (Murowana Goślina)

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual donations and tax-based giving (1.5% PIT): The foundation raises funds primarily through individual donations, including the Polish 1.5% personal income tax mechanism (KRS: 0000268931). Donors can make one-time or recurring financial contributions, with the option to direct funds to specific beneficiaries via named sub-accounts or projects.
2. Fundraising events and campaigns: Revenue is generated through organized fundraising events such as Wigilia na Kaliskim Rynku, charity auctions, garage sales, and sporting events. Proceeds fund medical treatments, rehabilitation equipment, food assistance, and social integration programs.
3. Grants and public funding: The foundation receives grants for specific public welfare projects, such as the 'Obudź się' preventive project funded 8,900 PLN by WUW in Poznań, and collaborates with government bodies (MOPS, Urząd Miasta) for social programs.
4. Charitable platform (Zostań Aniołem / zostananiolem.pl): The foundation operates an online fundraising platform zostananiolem.pl where individual beneficiaries raise money for treatments, rehabilitation, and equipment. The platform aggregates micro-donations from the public, reportedly raising over 200,000 PLN for beneficiaries in under 9 months of operation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Fundacja Bread of Life is a Polish Christian charitable foundation that delivers humanitarian and social assistance to individuals facing cancer, disabilities, homelessness, addiction, and poverty. Its portfolio includes direct financial aid for non-refunded medical treatments, a food assistance program distributing over 150 tonnes annually, residential addiction therapy at the New Life Center (NLC), free vision care via the Bartymeusz project, psycho-oncological support, and youth volunteer programs, operating across Wielkopolska and six international mission countries.

Product overview

Fundacja Bread of Life is a non-profit Christian charitable organization operating as a collection of social programs and charitable initiatives rather than a unified technology product. The organization offers a portfolio of assistance programs including food aid, oncology support, disability services, addiction rehabilitation (New Life Center), youth volunteering (Help in Time), and community events. Key programs include Wigilia na Kaliskim Rynku (annual Christmas Eve charity event), Zostań Aniołem (crowdfunding platform), Pomoc Żywnościowa (food assistance distributing 150+ tons annually), Akademia Walki z Rakiem (psycho-oncology support), New Life Center (residential addiction therapy), Bartymeusz (vision screenings), and individual beneficiary sub-accounts for medical fundraising.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Akademia Walki z Rakiem: Cancer Fighting Academy — psychological support program for oncology patients and their families, functioning as part of the foundation with branches in several Polish cities.
• New Life Center (NLC)
• Zostań Aniołem
• Kawiarenka Aspergera
• Pomoc na czasie

Products and services

• Pomoc Żywnościowa (Food Assistance Program) Annual food assistance program distributing over 150 tonnes of food to ~200 regular beneficiaries, in cooperation with Bank Żywności and local distribution points. Serves impoverished families and individuals in Wielkopolska, Poland.
• New Life Center (NLC) — Residential Addiction Therapy 24-hour Christian residential addiction therapy and social reintegration center located 30 km north of Poznań in Długa Goślina. Offers a three-stage program lasting up to 12 months with 12 beds; daily fee of 20 PLN. Supports individuals in crisis, including those experiencing homelessness, with therapy, meals, and reintegration mentorship.
• Akademia Walki z Rakiem (Cancer Fighting Academy) Psychological support program for oncology patients and their families, part of a nationwide network of cancer support academies coordinated through Fundacja Światło (Toruń). Provides psycho-oncological counseling and group support sessions.
• Bartymeusz — Vision Care Project Free vision screenings and eyeglasses distribution for impoverished and homeless individuals in Poland and Moldova. Conducted in partnership with the Poznań University of Medical Sciences optometry department and local optical companies.
• Zostań Aniołem (Become an Angel) — Online Fundraising Platform Online fundraising platform (zostananiolem.pl) enabling donors to support specific beneficiaries through crowdfunding campaigns, charity auctions, and transparent per-beneficiary fund tracking. Aggregates micro-donations from the public for medical treatments, rehabilitation, and equipment.
• Beneficiary Sub-Account Program (Podopieczni) Individual support program providing named beneficiary sub-accounts that collect donations and 1.5% tax designations for specific medical treatments, rehabilitation, equipment, and living expenses. Over 100 named beneficiaries with transparent per-beneficiary fund tracking.
• Wigilia na Kaliskim Rynku (Christmas Eve at Kalisz Market Square) Annual Christmas Eve charitable event held at the Main Market Square in Kalisz, providing warm meals, gift packages, and community support for lonely, sick, and disabled individuals during the holiday season. Now in its 14th edition.
• Fundusz Grantowy (Grant Fund for People with Disabilities) Grant fund for people with disabilities providing financial assistance for rehabilitation equipment, assistive devices, therapy, and accessibility modifications, sourced from charitable donations.
• Kawiarenka Aspergera (Asperger's Café) Weekly meeting space for children with Asperger's syndrome and developmental difficulties, providing social support, integration activities, and a safe community environment in Kalisz.
• Pomoc na czasie (Help in Time — Youth Volunteer Program) Youth volunteer program helping elderly and disabled individuals with daily tasks including shopping, cleaning, and companionship. Engages students as volunteers across Wielkopolska branches.
• Twój Ciuch Ma Drugie Życie (Clothing Donation & Redistribution) Clothing donation and redistribution program collecting used clothes from donors and distributing them to beneficiaries in need.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 tonnes of food distributed annually to approximately 200 regular beneficiaries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Kalicki Klub Kyokushinkan Karate David ClubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for organizing karate classes for children with autism spectrum disorder and Asperger's in Kalisz. Sessions held Fridays 18:00–18:30 at Galeria Tęcza, II floor. The club provides professional instructors while the foundation provides the venue and beneficiary access.
• Bank Żywności (Food Bank)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLongstanding collaboration for food assistance programs. Bread of Life receives food supplies from the Food Bank and distributes them to the most needy families in surrounding villages, reaching approximately 200 people regularly with over 150 tonnes distributed annually.
• Katedra Optometrii i Biologii Układu Wzrokowego, Uniwersytet Medyczny im. Karola Marcinkowskiego w PoznaniucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner for the Bartymeusz vision care project. University optometry department provides expertise and facilities for free eye examinations of impoverished and homeless individuals in Poland.
• Misja Przyjaciół Dzieci (Mission of Friends of Children)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolish mission organization in Straseni, Moldova that hosts and supports Bread of Life's Bartymeusz vision care missions. Provided accommodation, patient verification, and registration during Moldova expeditions.
• JAI KUDOminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptical company that donated 400 pairs of eyeglass lenses for the Bartymeusz project serving impoverished and homeless individuals in Moldova.
• Optyk Wizjoner (Śrem)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptical retailer that donated 40 pairs of eyeglasses for the Bartymeusz vision care project.
• Optyk Tomalka (Katowice)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOptical retailer that donated 60 pairs of eyeglasses for the Bartymeusz vision care project in Moldova.
• Fundacja Soczewki.com (Kraków)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation that donated 100 pairs of eyeglasses for the Bartymeusz vision care project.
• Fundacja Światło (Toruń)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost organization for the Ogólnopolska Sieć Akademii Walki z Rakiem (National Cancer Fighting Academy Network). Bread of Life's Kalisz branch participates in this network providing psycho-oncological support groups for cancer patients and their families.
• MOPS Murowana Goślina (Municipal Social Assistance Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government social assistance body collaborating with the New Life Center (NLC) for food distribution to vulnerable populations and community reintegration projects.
• Urząd Miasta Murowana GoślinaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal municipal government partnering with NLC for civic maintenance projects supporting social reintegration of therapy participants.
• Provident Polska S.A.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEmployees of Provident's Kalisz branch wrote and funded a company project providing flooring and equipment for the Aspergera Café (Kawiarenka Aspergera) project space in premises provided by the Church of Christian Baptists in Kalisz.
• Środowiskowy Hufiec Pracy 15-1 w KaliszuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth employment center whose volunteers regularly participate in Bread of Life's food collection drives and charitable events in Kalisz.
• Wojewódzki Urząd Wojewódzki (WUW) w PoznaniuminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAwarded 8,900 PLN in public funding for the 'Obudź się' (Wake Up) preventive mental health project, providing free access to a psychiatrist, psychologist, pedagogue, and addiction therapy instructor for Kalisz residents.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caritas Polska: Poland's largest Catholic charitable federation delivering social welfare, food assistance, and healthcare support. Bread of Life operates a similar multi-service social welfare model with food, family support, and integration programs serving overlapping beneficiary populations, though Caritas has national scale via diocesan branches.
• Fundacja WOŚP (Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy): Poland's flagship medical charity funding pediatric oncology, neonatal, and hospital equipment. Both organizations fund oncology care for Polish patients and serve as high-visibility donation vehicles, with WOŚP operating at a dramatically larger scale via annual televised fundraisers.

Regional players

• Fundacja Habitat for Humanity Poland: Polish arm of international housing NGO providing shelter-related support and volunteer mobilization. Bread of Life's 'Pomoc na czasie' volunteer program and housing/reintegration services address overlapping themes of poverty alleviation through community engagement.

Direct peers

• Fundacja Światło (Toruń): Polish Christian foundation partnering with Bread of Life to host the Akademia Walki z Rakiem (Cancer Fighting Academy) network. Both organizations share faith-based foundations and psycho-oncology support models serving cancer patients and families across multiple Polish cities.
• Polska Akcja Humanitarna (PAH): Polish humanitarian organization delivering food security, water access, and emergency relief domestically and internationally. Bread of Life runs comparable food distribution (>150 tons annually) and international missions in Moldova, Pakistan, and Africa, sharing both beneficiary profile (people in crisis) and cross-border operating model.
• Emmaus Polska: Polish branch of international Emmaus movement providing shelter, food, and social reintegration for homeless and marginalized populations. Both organizations operate residential facilities, food programs, and reintegration services for people experiencing homelessness and addiction, sharing target population and program design.
• Fundacja Rak'n'Roll: Polish foundation specifically focused on supporting women with cancer through treatment financing, psycho-oncology, and lifestyle programs. Bread of Life's oncology support program (Pomo onkologiczna, Akademia Walki z Rakiem) addresses an overlapping beneficiary population with similar co-financing and psychological support services.
• Fundacja Dzieciom 'Zdążyć z Pomocą': Polish foundation providing financial support for children's medical treatment via sub-account-based crowdfunding, directly mirroring Bread of Life's Zostań Aniołem platform model. Both organizations operate individualized fundraising for medical and rehabilitation needs of minors and adults.
• Salvation Army Poland: International Christian charitable organization providing food assistance, addiction recovery, and shelter services. Bread of Life shares faith-based ethos, operates addiction therapy at New Life Center, and runs comparable food and clothing distribution through Wielkopolska branches.

Others

• Stowarzyszenie Bank Żywności (Polish Federation of Food Banks): Polish federation of food banks coordinating food rescue and redistribution to charitable organizations. Bread of Life is a direct recipient/distributor via Bank Żywności, and the relationship defines its food assistance channel serving 200+ regular beneficiaries with over 150 tons annually.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bread-of-life

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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