BAA

What BAA does

Banco de Alimentos de Albacete (BAA) is a private, independent, non-profit foundation registered in Spain (Fundación Banco de Alimentos de Albacete, CIF G-96407200, Registro de Fundaciones AB0020) and founded on April 5, 1994 in Albacete. It operates as a regional affiliate of the Spanish Federation of Food Banks (FESBAL), collecting surplus food from producers, retailers, schools, and individuals and redistributing it free of charge to a network of four affiliated charitable entities that in turn serve families experiencing food insecurity. In the most recent Gran Recogida campaign (November 2024), BAA collected 12,000 kg in-kind plus monetary donations equivalent to roughly 90% of total campaign aid, targeting 100,000 kg of annual assistance and serving approximately 6,660 people across Albacete province. The organization is run by a small permanent team of around 30 fixed volunteers, supplemented by 500+ seasonal campaign volunteers during flagship events, and is led by President José Luis Morcillo Motilla.

BAA's operational model combines in-person supermarket collection drives (Operaciones Kilo, Gran Recogida across 60+ retail establishments including Mercadona and La Despensa) with digital fundraising channels (Cesta Solidaria online portal, Bizum code 01230, card payments, and bank transfers). Distribution occurs exclusively through vetted charitable entities rather than directly to individuals, and the foundation issues tax-deductible donation certificates to donors. It is governed as a registered foundation with annual external audits, published memorias since 2008, and compliance with GDPR and PCI-DSS, while participating in coordinated cross-border humanitarian aid through FESBAL/FEBA and providing inter-bank emergency relief (notably 70,000 kg centralized for Valencia following the 2024 DANA floods).

The technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a Duda-hosted website with ActiveCampaign email automation and Google Analytics, supported by payment integrations (Visa, Mastercard, Bizum, Caixabank, Globalcaja, Unicaja). There are no proprietary technology products, APIs, SDKs, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed. Revenue mechanics are entirely charitable, comprising in-kind food donations, monetary contributions from individuals, companies and public administrations, and member fees from affiliated entities, with no commercial sales or pricing model since all food distribution is free to beneficiary entities.

Name

BAA

Legal name

FUNDACION BANCO DE ALIMENTOS DE ALBACETE

Website

https://bancodealimentosalbacete.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Banco de Alimentos de Albacete is a private non-profit foundation founded in 1994 in Albacete, Spain, that collects surplus food from retailers and donors and redistributes it free of charge through a network of four affiliated charitable entities to families facing food insecurity across Albacete province.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Bank Services

akta.pro primary industry

Food Assistance & Food Banks (BPAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Food bank services
• Food donation programs
• Charitable food distribution
• Food waste reduction
• Volunteer coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Albacete

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Food Donations: Recovering surplus food from producers, retailers, and individuals to redistribute to charitable entities. Food donations in kind form the core operational resource.
2. Economic Donations: Monetary contributions from individuals, companies, and public administrations used to purchase essential foods that are scarce in warehouses.
3. Membership Fees: Fees from member associations and partner entities that contribute to operational costs including logistics, donor outreach, and food purchases.
4. Supermarket Collections: Food collected during supermarket drives (Operaciones Kilo) conducted in large retail chains, schools, and workplaces throughout the year.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Banco de Alimentos de Albacete (BAA) is a private non-profit foundation that recovers surplus food from producers, retailers, and individuals and redistributes it free of charge through affiliated charitable entities and social organizations serving families in vulnerable situations in Albacete province. It operates donation programs (Cesta Solidaria), volunteer coordination, food assistance request services for social institutions, and periodic supermarket collection campaigns (Gran Recogida), with monetary donations used to purchase scarce essential foods.

Product overview

Banco de Alimentos de Albacete (BAA) is a private non-profit foundation that operates food donation and distribution programs rather than a technology product company. The organization offers a portfolio of charitable programs including the Cesta Solidaria (online food donation basket), volunteer coordination services, food assistance requests for social institutions, and periodic food collection campaigns. The digital presence primarily serves as an interface for these social programs, enabling donors, volunteers, and assistance-seeking institutions to interact with the foundation's mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cesta Solidaria (Solidarity Basket) Online food donation program allowing donors to contribute food baskets digitally. Donors can select food items and complete purchases through an online form, with options to receive donation certificates for tax deductions.
• Voluntariado (Volunteer Program) Volunteer coordination program enabling individuals to register and participate in food bank activities. Includes ongoing roles (warehouse, administration, driving, logistics) and occasional tasks (collection campaigns, supermarket operations).
• Pedir Ayuda (Request Assistance) Food assistance request service for social institutions and charitable organizations. Allows authorized centers to submit applications for food aid through an online form reviewed by the organization's team.
• Colectas (Collection Campaigns) Food collection campaigns conducted in supermarkets, schools, workplaces, and institutions. Includes the annual 'Gran Recogida' (Great Collection) event organized in partnership with FESBAL.
• Compra de Alimentos (Food Purchasing) Program that uses monetary donations to purchase essential food items that are scarce in warehouses, complementing the basic diet for families in need.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• MercadonacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2024Major Spanish supermarket chain. Participates in Gran Recogida campaigns. In 2024, Mercadona donations enabled the purchase of 43,000 kg of food (18% increase from prior year), representing approximately one-third of total campaign aid.
• La DespensamajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2024Regional supermarket chain participating in Gran Recogida. In 2024 campaign, donations from La Despensa enabled the purchase of 16,900 kg of food, a 42% increase from the prior year's 11,900 kg.
• 60+ Retail Establishments in Albacete ProvincemajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 November 2024Network of 60+ retail stores across Albacete province that participated in the 2024 Gran Recogida campaign, serving as collection points for food and monetary donations.
• FESBAL / European Food Banks Federation (FEBA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 April 2022International food bank network (FEBA at European level) coordinating cross-border aid efforts. BAA participated in visits to food banks in Moldova, Poland, Romania, and Ukraine as part of humanitarian aid efforts following the conflict, contributing to日记 of volunteer activities across bordering countries.
• Fundación Eurocaja RuralmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 11 May 2021Foundation of Eurocaja Rural bank that organizes the annual Carrera Solidaria (charity race). In 2021, the 9th edition raised funds for child poverty programs, with proceeds going to beneficiary entities including BAA.
• FESBAL (Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation of food banks in Spain. BAA is affiliated with FESBAL and participates in coordinated national campaigns such as Gran Recogida. FESBAL provides framework, resources, and coordination for member food banks across Spain.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• FoodCloud: Ireland-founded technology-enabled food redistribution platform connecting retailers with charities. Comparable end goal (surplus food → vulnerable populations) but operates via a digital platform rather than volunteer-driven logistics.

Direct peers

• Banco de Alimentos de Madrid: Madrid food bank operating the same collection/distribution model under FESBAL. Comparable in mission (surplus food recovery → charitable redistribution) but larger in geographic footprint and throughput.
• Banco de Alimentos de Vigo: Regional FESBAL member food bank in Galicia with the same surplus-recovery and charitable-redistribution model. Closely comparable in operating scale and channel mix.
• Banco de Alimentos de Barcelona: Barcelona-based food bank and FESBAL member using the same surplus-recovery-to-charity model. Direct comparability in operating model, target beneficiary entities, and supermarket-channel collections.
• Banco de Alimentos de Sevilla: FESBAL-affiliated food bank serving Seville province with the same collection, audit, and redistribution model as BAA. Comparable scale of operations and partner mix.
• Federación Española de Bancos de Alimentos (FESBAL): National umbrella federation of Spanish food banks to which BAA belongs. Coordinates nationwide campaigns such as Gran Recogida and is the direct organizational counterparty for cross-province logistics.
• Banco de Alimentos de Valencia: FESBAL member food bank serving Valencia province. Direct operational peer; notably co-coordinated 2024 DANA aid flows with BAA, evidencing tight comparability.

Broad incumbents

• Cáritas Española: Spain's largest Catholic social-services NGO. Overlaps with BAA on food aid to vulnerable families and serves the same population through parish networks, but operates a much broader services portfolio.
• Cruz Roja Española: Spanish Red Cross chapter delivering humanitarian aid including food assistance. Comparable on beneficiary population and emergency food logistics; broader mandate across health, housing, and disaster response.

Regional players

• European Food Banks Federation (FEBA): European umbrella federation of food banks; BAA already engages with FEBA via FESBAL on cross-border aid. Comparable at network level rather than local operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/banco-de-alimentos-de-albacete

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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