Kinderen Van De Voedselbank

Name

Kinderen Van De Voedselbank

Legal name

Stichting Kinderen van de Voedselbank

Website

https://kinderenvandevoedselbank.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Child Poverty Charitable Services

NAICS

Gift, Novelty, and Souvenir Retailers (45942)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Dollar Party, Seasonal & Celebrations Stores (CRAEAAAJ)

Keywords

• Child poverty support
• Charitable foundation services
• Free clothing distribution
• Nonprofit fundraising programs
• Social welfare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: The foundation relies entirely on donations from individuals. Donors can contribute via iDEAL, bank transfer (IBAN NL17 RBRB 0845 2512 28), or through the digital collection box system. No products or services are sold to beneficiaries.
2. Corporate Sponsorships: Companies sponsor the foundation through financial contributions, in-kind donations of clothing, or promotional partnerships. Sponsors are listed on the website with their logos and links.
3. Periodic Giving (Periodiek Schenken): Donors can make periodic gifts over a minimum 5-year period, which provides tax advantages under Dutch law for ANBI-certified organizations.
4. Bequests / Legacy Giving: The foundation accepts legacy gifts and bequests, allowing donors to include the foundation in their will.
5. Community Fundraising Campaigns: Digital collection boxes, Klavertje 4 clover sales campaigns at schools, and December gift drives generate donations from the general public.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kinderen van de Voedselbank operates a free proprietary online webshop where children whose families are registered with Dutch food banks can shop for new branded clothing, shoes, jackets, and toys twice per year. The foundation also distributes Verjaardagsbox birthday packages to primary school children containing classroom treats, party supplies, and a gift for the birthday child, enabling them to celebrate their birthdays and host classmates.

Product overview

Kinderen van de Voedselbank is a Dutch charitable foundation with a unique worldwide concept: a free online webshop where children living in poverty can shop twice yearly for new clothing and toys. The core offering consists of a webshop platform providing free clothing packages (summer and winter), birthday boxes for primary school children, and various fundraising programs including the December Christmas gift action, Klavertje 4 (clover sale) school action, and digital collection boxes. The foundation operates as a non-profit organization with ANBI status, supporting approximately 18,000 children annually.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Gratis Webshop voor Kinderen (Free Children's Webshop)

Quantifiable outcome

• Approximately 18,000 children supported annually with free clothing and birthday boxes
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered notable, minor and core.

• Picnic B.V.notableGTM or Marketing PartnerPicnic B.V., an online supermarket, ran a 'Picnic 10 Run and Ride' campaign as part of their 10-year anniversary, raising €1,125 through 53 donations for Kinderen van de Voedselbank.
• Lions Clubs NetherlandsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerService clubs are invited to support the foundation through fundraising and promotional activities, particularly during the December gift drive campaign.
• Dutch Food Banks NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe foundation verifies all support applications with the food bank where the family is registered. Food banks serve as the primary referral channel for identifying and qualifying beneficiaries. This is the foundational operational partnership model.
• Multiple Dutch and Belgian Retail/Brand OrganizationscoreOthersMultiple large organizations in the Netherlands and Belgium have been convinced by the foundation to stop destroying returned or unsold clothing. Under strict contractual agreements, these items are sold at low cost or donated to the foundation. Over 250,000 articles have been saved from destruction.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Leger des Heils Nederland: Major Dutch branch of the Salvation Army operating thrift stores, social services, and poverty relief programs across the Netherlands. Broad incumbent in the social welfare space with overlapping clothing-redistribution and child-family support missions.
• UNICEF Nederland: Dutch national committee of UNICEF, a major international children's rights organization with substantial Netherlands-based fundraising and awareness campaigns. Broad incumbent with overlapping child welfare mission and ANBI status.
• Save the Children Nederland: Dutch branch of Save the Children, a large international NGO focused on children's rights, education, and poverty relief. Broad incumbent in children's welfare with overlapping mission on Dutch child poverty.

Direct peers

• Kledingbank Maxima: Dutch clothing bank providing free clothing to people living below the poverty line in the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a Netherlands-based nonprofit distributing clothing to low-income populations via structured channels.
• Stichting Kinderpostzegels: Historic Dutch children's charity funding youth welfare programs through the famous children's stamp (Kinderpostzegel) school campaign. Comparable as a Dutch children's welfare nonprofit with school-based fundraising channels (similar to Klavertje 4).
• Stichting Babyspullen: Dutch nonprofit that distributes free baby items (clothing, strollers, bedding) to families in poverty through a structured application and verification process. Directly comparable as a Dutch charity distributing goods to underprivileged families with dignity-preserving distribution.
• Stichting Armoedefonds: Dutch poverty-focused foundation funding local anti-poverty initiatives and supporting families in need across the Netherlands. Directly comparable as a Dutch nonprofit addressing child and family poverty through structured support programs.
• Stichting Jantje Beton: Dutch nonprofit focused on children being able to play and participate in sports/outdoor activities, particularly targeting children in vulnerable situations. Comparable as a Dutch children's charity addressing the participation gap that the foundation's birthday boxes and clothing programs also aim to solve.
• Make-A-Wish Nederland: Dutch branch of Make-A-Wish granting wishes to children with critical illnesses through donations and corporate partnerships. Comparable as a Dutch children's charity with similar donation-driven revenue model, ambassador program, and corporate partnership structure.
• CliniClowns Nederland: Dutch nonprofit bringing joy to sick and disabled children through hospital visits and digital programming. Comparable as a Dutch children's charity with ANBI status, donation-based funding, and celebrity/ambassador-driven awareness campaigns.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kinderenvandevoedselbank
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kinderen-van-de-voedselbank

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

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Investors

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